Malaysia's Trade Up 4.8 Pct Y-o-Y To RM1.46 Trillion In 1H 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance remained firm in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), rising by 4.8 per cent to RM1.46 trillion compared to the corresponding period in 2024, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

Ringgit Strengthens On Expectations Of US Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday as traders shied away from the greenback amid growing anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), said an analyst.

Ringgit Slips Further vs Greenback On Continued Uncertainty About US Tariffs

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped further against the greenback on Thursday on continued uncertainty about US tariffs.

Malaysia Stands 55 Pct Chance Of Lower US Tariffs At 15-19 Pct -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands a 55 per cent chance of reducing the final United States (US) tariff to a 15 per cent-19 per cent range from the current 25 per cent, if positive trade agreements are reached, said Apex Securities Bhd.

Maybank IB Expects BNM To Maintain OPR Rate At 2.75 Pct Until Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for the rest of the year after the 25 basis points reduction on July 9.

US Tariffs Could Drag ASEAN-5 GDP Growth To 1.5 Pct In 2026 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-5 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to fall to just three per cent in 2025 and as low as 1.5 per cent in 2026 if knock-on effects from the United States (US) tariffs continue, said Bloomberg Southeast Asia economist Dr Tamara Mast Henderson.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Downtrend To Close Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday on continuous profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by the financial services and utilities sectors.

Govt Always Ensures Any Deals Support Economic Reforms, Sustainable Growth Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The government’s negotiating position aims to ensure that any agreement reached supports the country’s economic reforms and sustainable growth strategies.

Bursa Malaysia Easier At Midday As Cautious Sentiments Abound

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower on Wednesday, trading below the 1,520 level as investors remain cautious ahead of the looming United States (US) tariff negotiation deadline.

Trump Says 19 Pct Tariff To Be Charged On Indonesian Goods

NEW YORK, July 16 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Indonesia will pay a 19 per cent tariff on all goods exported to the United States (US), while US exports to Indonesia are to be free of tariff- and non-tariff barriers, reported Xinhua.

2Q 2025 GDP Likely To Grow 4.5–5.5 Pct Amid Tariff Rush -- Economists 

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of impending tariff in August.

Bursa Malaysia Flat In Early Trade After Downbeat Wall St Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16  -- Bursa Malaysia made a flat start on Wednesday, following the downbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.