Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower Amid Regional Downturn

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in consolidation mode at the end of the morning session, continuing from last week, amid a downtrend in regional bourses.

Keyfield International Cautiously Optimistic For FY2025 Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Keyfield International Bhd, an offshore support vessel (OSV) provider, is adopting a cautiously optimistic outlook for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY2025), despite a slower-than-usual start to the year and broader macroeconomic uncertainties.

Main Market-bound Paradigm REIT Aims To Raise RM560 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- Main Market-bound Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT) aims to raise RM560 million from its initial public offering (IPO).

Anwar Warns Rising Protectionism Threatens Global Trading System

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that unilateral actions and the rise of protectionism by economic superpowers go against the grain of free trade and threaten the entire global trading system, especially small developing economies. 

 Anwar Slams Unilateral Decisions By Some Countries As Sheer Display Of Power And Arrogance, Ignoring Interests Of Small Nations

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today slammed unilateral decisions taken by some countries, as it is a sheer display of power and arrogance and does not take into account the interests, especially of small countries.

PM Anwar Captivated By Moscow’s Historic Hotel Metropol, Hails Russia’s Literary Legacy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to the historic Hotel Metropol in Moscow offered a moment of rich cultural reflection as he engaged warmly with hotel staff and expressed admiration for the landmark's historical and literary legacy.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Marginally Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to close in positive territory today, with the benchmark index edging higher on late buying across the board, supported by above-average trading volume which reflected renewed market sentiment, an analyst said.

Malaysia Should Leverage US-China Tariff Pause To Reposition Itself -- Economists

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The 90-day tariff pause between the United States (US) and China offers Malaysia a critical opportunity to reposition itself economically, according to economists.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Drops 20.3 Pct In March 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.3 per cent to 28,712 tonnes in March 2025 from 36,005 tonnes in February 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Economic Momentum Likely Wanes In 1Q Amid China Concerns, Tariff Overhang

By Rosemarie Khoo and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) figures are set to challenge market expectations as investors attempt to untangle a complex mix of past trade distortions and growing concerns over the country’s economic exposure to China.

News Analysis: US Tariffs Pose Short-Term Threat, ASEAN Resilience Will Prevail Over Long Term

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Wide-ranging unilateral tariffs imposed by the administration of the US President Donald Trump will cause short-term problems for certain sectors of the export-oriented states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) grouping, but will lose their bite over time considering the resilience of these countries, according to analysts.

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.