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.
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.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday on rising uncertainty over the new US tariff regime.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Monday, staying at the 3.88 level since opening trade after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy last Friday.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid thin trading due to holidays in China and Japan.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of the week higher, maintaining its momentum from last week amid improving investor sentiment following the latest United States tariff announcements.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd is maintaining its cautiously optimistic stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook, and believes that the trade momentum will sustain after January’s strong export print.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd posted a net loss of RM2.14 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared to a net profit of RM1.17 billion in the previous year.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, taking its cue from Wall Street’s firmer close last week, amid the latest United States tariff developments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has dismissed claims that Malaysia has been paying close to double the tariffs imposed on other countries by the United States (US), describing the allegation as inaccurate.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today’s opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington’s tariff policies, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump said he would raise the global tariff to 15 per cent from 10 per cent, following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of his earlier trade measures.
