ASEAN Leaders To Head To Washington, Negotiate As A Single Bloc And Voice -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, has requested, through its Foreign  Ministry, a special United States (US)-ASEAN summit to discuss the tariff issue.

Countries Should Use WTO Platform To Resolve Trade Issues, Problems - PM Anwar

By Nor Baizura Basri and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strongly believes that trading countries should use the World Trade Organisation (WTO) platform to resolve trade issues and problems, including tariffs.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Malaysia Welcomes US Move To Pause Higher Tariffs, Assesses Rapid Changes - Tengku Zafrul

By M.Saraswathi 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia welcomes the United States’ (US) move to pause higher tariffs for numerous trading partners, while acknowledging that this volatility creates significant challenges for ASEAN economies.

Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause For Over 75 Countries

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had been considering a 90-day delay in elevated reciprocal tariffs with the country’s trading partners "over the last few days", citing diplomatic engagement and goodwill as factors behind the move.

Gold Futures Close Marginally Lower As Markets Monitor Shifts In Geopolitical Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower due to a shift in geopolitical sentiment, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Concerns Over Global Trade War

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Thursday, tracking the stronger ringgit against the United States (US) dollar as the global economic outlook was dented by ongoing concerns over the global trade war, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US) automotive makers get temporary tariff reprieve, but it retreated thereafter on selling pressure.

Ringgit Weakens Against Us Dollar As Forex Market Tiptoes Into High Alert

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as the forex market tiptoes into the week on high alert, stuck in a “wait and see” mode, as traders hedge their bets ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff D-Day tomorrow, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Trading Session In Positive Territory 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum to end the morning trading session in positive territory, buoyed by improved sentiment and buying in selected heavyweights.