KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The latest United States (US)-China tariff rollback will impact Malaysia’s glove makers, delaying purchasing decisions due to ongoing uncertainty, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Although the overnight policy rate (OPR) is expected by many to stay at 3.0 per cent, some economists see a possible 25 basis points (bps) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) as pre-emptive support against the potential downside risks of the American tariffs.
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower today due to concerns over rising output in the coming weeks, said palm oil trader David Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd, which is scheduled to release its first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) financial results on April 28, is expected to record a decline in its net profit by 9.8 per cent to 20.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) and 17.2 per cent to 26.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM55 million-RM62 million.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on selling activities in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors’ heavyweights, amid tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa programme now drives almost RM1 billion annually in investments, underscoring its success.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30 per cent rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.40-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, driven by trade developments and broader risk sentiment, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) – Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd’s 2025 order book is anticipated to expand by RM4 billion to RM5 billion due to delayed project spillover such as the Kuala Lumpur Sentral redevelopment, LRT3 variation orders, and the Shah Alam Stadium redevelopment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a revised policy document on electronic money (e-money) and a revised set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), which comes into effect today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking system maintained strong liquidity buffers in December 2024, with an aggregate Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 160.7 per cent, up from 147.9 per cent in November, supporting ongoing financial intermediation, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.
