Bursa Malaysia Ends In The Red As Geopolitical Tensions, Tariff Plans Rattle Markets

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday, weighed down by heavy selling in technology, healthcare, and logistics stocks, as risk-off sentiment intensified following escalating geopolitical tensions and Washington’s plan to impose unilateral tariffs within the next two weeks.

Malaysia, Poland Eye Stronger ASEAN-EU Partnership, Economic Ties

PUTRAJAYA, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Poland have expressed readiness to deepen cooperation between ASEAN and the European Union (EU), leveraging their respective chairmanships to drive a more strategic and long-term interregional partnership.

EU-Malaysia FTA To Anchor Deeper Strategic Ties Amid Global Volatility - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) is positioning the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a central pillar in its broader strategy to deepen economic and geopolitical partnerships in ASEAN countries.

Flight Woes Due To Regional Conflicts Demand Malaysia’s Pivot Toward Digital, Trade Diversification -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation industry will likely record lower revenues as it faces higher air travel costs, supply chain delays and reduced tourism activity owing to prolonged flight disruptions.

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

3Degrees Welcomes Philippe Vedrenne As CEO Starting May 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Global climate solutions provider, 3Degrees has announced the appointment of Philippe Vedrenne as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1.

Trade War Of Minds: How TikTok Became The New Battlefield In The US-China Rivalry

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As tensions between the United States (US) and China extend beyond traditional economic fronts, a new battleground has emerged — one defined not by tariffs or trade deficits, but by algorithms and viral videos.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed On Higher Regional Futures Market, Stronger Ringgit

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today amid higher regional rubber futures market and a firmer ringgit versus the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Lack Of Buying Catalysts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended the day broadly lower, driven primarily by selling in construction and banking sectors, while healthcare stocks saw some buying interest, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Close Higher After Two Days Of Losses

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday as the commodity holds steady despite the Ukraine ceasefire and rising United States (US) yields, which could have sparked a deeper selloff, said an analyst.

Gold Futures Surge At Close As Us Tariffs Strike Canada, Mexico And China

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives surged at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to safe haven assets after US President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit kicked off the day by opening higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid traders awaiting details of the United States (US) tariff implementation, an analyst said.