Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Weaker Wall Street, Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight losses as investor sentiment remained cautious amid lingering economic uncertainties surrounding the US tariff narrative.

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade On Wall Street Cues, Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower in early trade today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight losses amid cautious sentiment among investors.

Ringgit Ends Almost Flat Vs US Dollar On Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended almost flat against the US dollar today as traders remain cautious ahead of the trade talks between the United States and Japan this Thursday, said an analyst.

FACT 2025: Malaysia Drives Trade Growth With Harmonised Commodity Standards

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- As the powerhouse in the global commodities market, with palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa and pepper driving its economy, Malaysia is focused on streamlining trade to foster trust between trading partners to strengthen trade and market development.

Gold Futures End Higher For Fourth Consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fourth straight day of trading today, driven by stronger ringgit and equity market, said an analyst.

Bursa Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting and tracking Wall Street’s strong performance last Friday.

Malaysia To Champion Smallholder Inclusion, Sustainable Trade At Inaugural Fact 2025 Forum -- Johari

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to take centre stage in advancing sustainable and inclusive trade practices as it co-hosts the Forest, Agriculture, Commodity and Trade (FACT) Forum for the first time, with a strong focus on smallholders and sustainable certification, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback After US Pauses Tariffs For 90 Days

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious after Washington announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Gold Futures Rebound, Tracking COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, snapping a four-day losing streak in line with gains on the COMEX, amid heightened trade war tensions.

Tariffs, Trump And Trade: Why Malaysia Must Choose Restraint Over Retaliation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The recent decision by the United States (US) to impose tariffs on Malaysian exports marks a sharp turn in global economic diplomacy, one that is symptomatic of deeper geopolitical anxieties. 

National Scam Response Efforts Show Promising Start In Malaysia

By Siti Baaqiah Mamat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Establishing the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and the National Fraud Portal has yielded early signs of success in combating the rising number of scams and fraud cases reported in recent years, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).