Gold Futures Likely To Remain Volatile Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week due to the global economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

MTD Properties Unveils Three Major Projects In Kajang And Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- MTD Properties Sdn Bhd has unveiled three major developments, including two residential projects and an industrial park in Melaka and Kajang, aimed at catering to growing market demand.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies At Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on weaker greenback demand, amid a decline in investor confidence due to ongoing US-China trade tensions and a lack of progress in negotiations.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Steady Crude Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market traded mixed today, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, amid steady benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer. 

Germany, Malaysia Stand As Important Trading Partners -- Deputy Head Of Mission

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Germany stands to be Malaysia’s most important trading partner within the European Union (EU) as the country is also Germany’s biggest trading partner among the ASEAN countries, said the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Malaysia’s deputy head of mission Ulrike Wolf.

Neutral Stance On Banking Sector Even As Earnings Moderate -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral view on the banking sector, expecting earnings to moderate due to lower net interest margin (NIM), investment and trading challenges, and potential credit cost increases.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Buying Activities Led By Financial Services

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on persistent buying activities led by the financial services and the industrial products and services sectors amid optimism over easing United States (US)-China trade tensions and a more consistent tone from US President Donald Trump.

CIMB Sees Possible OPR Cut In July Amid Growth Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July, citing growth concerns following tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia and its key trading partners.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar, Up Vs Major Currencies

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback strengthened on the back of renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade talks, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High, Breaks 1,500 Key Level

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s downbeat performance to end at its intraday high today, driven by bargain hunting, particularly in technology, energy, construction, and consumer stocks.

Anwar Confirms Special Parliament Session On May 5 To Discuss US Tariff Issue

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- A special sitting will be held at the Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the issue of the United States' retaliatory tariffs imposed on Malaysia.