IKEA Plans Physical Store In Sarawak

KUCHING, March 20 (Bernama) -- IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings retailer, plans to open a physical store in Sarawak as part of its effort to expand its presence in Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged and reaffirmed its forecast for two rate cuts this year.  

Ringgit Opens Higher After FOMC's Dovish Tone

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) struck a dovish tone on inflation.  

Jewellery Makers Continue To Shine Despite Soaring Gold Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's jewellery sector remains resilient, with robust demand continuing despite rising gold prices, largely fuelled by deep-rooted cultural appreciation for gold as both a symbol of wealth and a trusted investment or “safe haven” asset.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Govt Shutdown Averted

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today after the United States (US) averted government shutdown, suggesting improved risk appetite sentiment, leading to a weaker US dollar.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Range Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow range next week as market participants adopt a cautious stance without resorting to immediate knee-jerk reactions, which should help limit short-term volatility.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The gold futures market on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week.

Malaysia To Fortify Position As Centre Of Competitive Trade, Finance And Technology -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will fortify its position as a centre of competitive trade, finance, and technology amid global changes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback On Trade War Uncertainties

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as trade war uncertainties weighed on market sentiment, said an analyst.

BIMB Securities Forecasts Lower Malaysia Budget Deficit Of 3.9 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s budget deficit is forecast lower at 3.9 per cent for 2025, said BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Gold Futures Ends Higher On Trade War Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday as gold prices pushed higher due to trade war concerns ramping up ahead of the United States reciprocal tariff deadline in early April, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Weaker Regional Markets, Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, dragged down by weaker advice from regional rubber markets and declining oil prices, said a dealer.