Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly lower, in tandem with regional markets, as US President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariffs plan. 

Hugo Saleh Joins Quantum Motion As President, CCO To Drive Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Quantum Motion has appointed Hugo Saleh as its new President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to capitalise on the growing market demand for quantum computing.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

Malaysian Glovemakers Among Top Gainers Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian glove makers are among the top gainers today as the American tariff differential widens between Malaysia and China exports to the United States (US), which stands at 24 per cent and at least 54 per cent, respectively. 

Malaysia Explores Measures To Mitigate Impact On Exports, Not Considering Retaliatory Tariffs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

Trump’s Tariffs On ASEAN: Nothing To Dread, Everything To Fear

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners. 

US Tariff Announcement Weighs Down FBM KLCI In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index was 0.52 per cent lower in early trade, in tandem with regional markets as US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10 per cent on all countries, effective April 5 and another set of “individualised reciprocal higher tariff” on certain countries effectied April 9.

Zema Global Acquires cQuant.io To Boost Analytics For Energy And Commodities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Zema Global, a data management and analytics solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of cQuant.io, an industry leader in analytic solutions for energy and commodity companies.

Kazuyasu Adachi Joins Anaqua As General Manager, APAC And President, Japan 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, a provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, has announced the appointment of Kazuyasu Adachi as General Manager, APAC, and President, Japan.

FBM KLCI Hits Intraday High At The Close On Bargain-hunting Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended higher, amid an overall cautious market sentiment, on bargain-hunting activities, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Remains Mixed At Mid-Morning But Key Index Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained mixed at mid-morning today amid cautious sentiment ahead of US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement later today, but the key index stayed up.

Foreign Investors Return To Asian Markets With US$93.8 Mln Net Inflow - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to the Asian market with a modest net inflow of US$93.8 million last week, after a four-week selling streak with only India and Indonesia registering net foreign inflows.