Bursa Malaysia Retreats To Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower on Monday, following a negative overnight performance on Wall Street, with the July 9 reciprocal tariffs deadline approaching.

SST And New Electricity Tariffs: Relief Measures To Ease Transition

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.

Ringgit Rises As Traders Turn Cautious Ahead Of US Tariff Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, rebounding from a weaker close the day before, as traders turned cautious and pared greenback holdings ahead of the July 9 expiry of the United States’ 90-day tariff pause, an analyst said.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

World Goods Trade Rebounds In Early 2025 In Anticipation Of US Tariffs - WTO

MOSCOW, June 27 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- World goods trade increased sharply in early 2025 in anticipation of US tariffs, but weakening export orders suggest the momentum may not be sustained, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer showed, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Tariff Pause Could Be Extended Beyond July Deadline, Says White House

WASHINGTON, June 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The administration of United States (US) President Donald Trump may consider extending its suspension of reciprocal tariffs, which is scheduled to expire next month, a White House spokesperson said on Thursday.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious, CI To Trade Within 1,500-1,530 Range Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, tracking Wall Street’s performance as markets digest signals from the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), said an analyst.

Malaysia-US Tariff Talks Went Well, Says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions between Malaysia and the United States (US) on the imposition of US unilateral tariffs went smoothly.

Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Conflict Around Strait Of Hormuz -- Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices are surging in anticipation of a supply shock due to the escalating conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Malaysia's IPI To Grow Moderately At 2.0 Pct In 2025 - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI), which expanded at a slower pace of 2.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in April, is expected to grow moderately at 2.0 per cent in 2025, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia Must Brace For Future US Tariffs, Says US-ASEAN Business Council Chief Policy Officer

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be prepared to negotiate the next wave of potential American tariffs targeting key strategic sectors and products such as semiconductors, technology products and pharmaceuticals, rather than focusing solely on negotiating reciprocal tariffs reductions currently with the US.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To See Volatile Trading Next Week Pending Key Market Developments

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade within a volatile range of 1,500 to 1,530 next week, pending the emergence of new market-moving developments.