Trade Competitiveness Stable Despite Stronger Ringgit – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of ringgit movements on Malaysia’s trade competitiveness is expected to remain manageable, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Malaysia Must Not Rely Solely On Tariff Adjustments To Be Competitive But Diversify Export Base – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is largely an export-oriented nation, must not rely solely on tariff adjustments to boost its competitiveness but also diversify its export base, said economist Nadia Jalil.

Ringgit Has Potential To Climb Further To 3.78 Level Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) – The Malaysian ringgit has the potential to climb further to the 3.78 level against the US dollar following the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, with the move seen benefiting emerging markets like Malaysia.

CIMB Maintains 2026 GDP Forecast At 4.5 Pct despite US Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.5 per cent in 2026, despite the US Supreme Court striking down the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs.

US Tariff Ruling Lifts Market Sentiment, Positive For Malaysian Markets -- Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

Malaysia Studying US Court Ruling, Trump Tariff Move

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is assessing the implications of a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States and a new tariff announced by President Donald Trump, the trade minister said on Saturday.

Malaysia's January 2026 Trade Performance Up 12.6 Pct Y-O-Y To RM272.37 Bln -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance in January 2026 remained robust, rising 12.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM272.37 billion, compared to RM241.97 billion in the same period last year, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

BNM: Ringgit Up 3.9 Pct Against Greenback In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose 3.9 per cent against the greenback in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), driven by both external and domestic factors, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

UPI Rollout To Enhance Payment Efficiency, Reduce Transaction Costs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.

Kenanga IB Foresees FBM KLCI To Hit 1,840 Mark This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) foresees the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could touch the 1,840 mark this year. 

McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.

ART Signals Strong US Investor Confidence In Malaysia - Ambassador

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States sends a strong signal of long-term economic confidence and is expected to further encourage American investments, particularly in Penang’s semiconductor and manufacturing sectors.