US$9.5 Bln Boeing Aircraft Purchase Does Not Affect National Debt, Fiscal Deficit -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The second phase purchase of Boeing aircraft valued at US$9.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) will not impact Malaysia’s debt levels nor affect its fiscal deficit, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Trump’s 300 Pct Chip Tariffs Threaten Global Semiconductor Industry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – United States (US) President Donald Trump’s move to impose up to 300 per cent tariffs on semiconductor chip imports into the US will be a devastating blow to the global industry.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, extending yesterday’s gains, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweights amid cautious sentiments on the global economic outlook, a dealer said.

Ringgit Rebounds To Open Slightly Higher Vs US Dollar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar and major currencies, despite the US dollar’s uptrend amidst the United States (US)-Ukraine talk, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Concludes FTA Talks With S. Korea, Signing Expected In October – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in October, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, in line with the regional stock market, supported by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, said an analyst.

Malaysia's Shipping Industry Remains Resilient -- Shipping Association Malaysia

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's shipping industry remained resilience by meeting the rising global demand and generating profit despite the global trade uncertainties, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.

Research Firms Raise Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.2-4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Research firms have raised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent and 4.3 per cent following its expansion by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025). 

Foreign Investors Net Bought US$389.4 Mln Of Asian Equities Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of US$389.4 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

​​​​Ringgit Opens Marginally Firmer Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Monday amid cautious sentiment over the trajectory of the United States (US) interest rates, said an analyst.

FBM KLCI Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade higher next week, according to an analyst.

Global Market Volatility, Supply Concerns Likely To Drive Malaysian Rubber Prices Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to experience a mixed trend next week, as volatility in global commodity and financial markets continues to influence regional rubber futures, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).