Malaysia Seeks Strategic Ties With China’s Anhui In Digital, Green Tech, Palm Oil

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

HUANGSHAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to forge strategic partnerships with China’s Anhui Province in the digital economy, green technology and palm oil sectors under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) framework to expand future-oriented regional cooperation.

RCEP, ACFTA Key To Unlocking ASEAN-China Trade Potential - ASEAN Sec-Gen

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

HUANGSHAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- Stronger grassroots implementation, simplified processes for businesses, and closer public–private partnerships are key to unlocking the full potential of regional trade pacts, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Exports, Higher Soybean Oil Prices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by stronger export performance and higher soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), according to palm oil trader David Ng.

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.

Amir Hamzah Visits Newly Completed Bukit Kayu Hitam Inland Customs Depot

ALOR SETAR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has visited Bukit Kayu Hitam (BKH) Inland Customs Depot (ICD) and the free commercial zone during a recent working visit.

Ringgit Eases Marginally Against Greenback After Stronger US Economic Data 

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the greenback at the close on Wednesday after the United States posted stronger economic data.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid US-China Trade Talks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today as traders remained cautious amid growing hopes of the United States (US)-China trade talks this week, a dealer said. 

CPO Futures Rebound At The Close On Stronger Demand From India

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, rebounding from last Friday’s losses, supported by stronger demand from India, according to palm oil trader David Ng.

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.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Limited Market Catalysts, Shorter Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to move sideways next week due to limited market catalysts and a shorter trading week.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Unchanged At 1.4 Pct In April - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation remained unchanged at 1.4 per cent in April 2025, while core inflation edged up to two per cent from 1.9 per cent in March 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

MATRADE Supports Efforts To Achieve RM13 Bln In Potential Trade And Investments At Osaka Expo

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be supporting the whole government approach in achieving RM13 billion in potential trade and investments at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.