Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Upbeat China Data

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, in line with strengthening Chinese yuan supported by upbeat China’s June economic data release, said an analyst.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Edible Oil Markets

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by gains in palm olein and soybean oil on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

Bursa Malaysia Holds Steady To Close Higher, Tracking Regional Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed last Friday’s losses to close higher on Monday, tracking gains in regional markets.

Ahmad Zahid Highlights Three Priority Areas To Enhance Malaysia-NZ Cooperation

From Ahmad Erwan Othman

AUCKLAND, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has identified three priority areas for enhanced cooperation with New Zealand, namely sustainability, digital transformation and food security.

Trade Permit Requirement For AI Chips Shows Malaysia's Commitment To Transparency, While Curbing Illicit Activities

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The trade permit requirement for US artificial intelligence (AI) chips signals Malaysia’s commitment to transparency and global standards, as well as curbing illicit activities in the AI ecosystem.

Moderate 4.3 Pct Growth Amid Tariff Pressures, Slowing IPI -- CIMB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd anticipates a moderate 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, as expectations of higher tariffs set in and a softer Industrial Production Index (IPI) point to a potential slowdown in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025).

MITI Imposes Permit Requirement On US-Origin AI Chip Exports, Transshipments To Close Regulatory Gaps

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Effective immediately, all exports, tranships and transits of high-performance AI chips of US origin are subject to a Strategic Trade Permit, an initiative to  close regulatory gaps, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) announced today.

CPO Futures End Higher On Firm Exports, Stronger China Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by firm export performance. 

US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries

By Samantha Tan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade imbalances.

Analysts Neutral On Palm Oil Sector, Expects CPO Price To Average RM4,100-RM4,200 A Tonne In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its “Neutral” call for the palm oil sector with an average crude palm oil (CPO) target price of RM4,100 per tonne for 2025. 

Construction Sector To See Data Centre Contracts Award Upswing In 2H -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is forecast to see a data centre (DC) award cycle in the second half of the year, driven by multiple contract decisions on tenders submitted in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Sianlon Aquatic Eyes Japan Market Expansion

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sianlon Aquatic Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading ornamental fish breeders, is exploring new export prospects in the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka.