Global Air Cargo Demand Up By 5.8 Pct Y-o-y In April - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in global air cargo demand for April 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower As Sentiment Turned Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower in choppy trading, as sentiment turned cautious despite a global rally following a US court decision to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Bioeconomy Corp Drives Green Growth With Cross-Border Collaboration At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is developing an integrated ecosystem that bridges innovation and sustainability, strengthens rural economies, and elevates Malaysia’s position as a regional frontrunner in green development.

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Appetite

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved risk appetite for the local note despite prevailing global uncertainties.

Rubber Market Reverses Gains, Tracks Regional Losses

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market snapped previous gains to close lower, following losses in regional rubber futures markets.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, supported by bargain hunting and tracking the positive performance of Wall Street overnight.

Ringgit Edges Down On Improving US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit marginally depreciated against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a firmer greenback following an improvement in United States consumer confidence and persistent concerns over global tariff developments.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Easier On Lack Of Market-Moving News

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded easier during early morning trade, dampened by a lack of market-moving news as traders awaited more clarity from the Trump administration on tariffs, analysts said.

Ringgit Opens Higher As US Trade Policy Uncertainty, Fiscal Concerns Weigh On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by continued weakness in the greenback amid growing concerns over the United States’ (US) fiscal trajectory and trade policy inconsistencies.

Gold Futures End Lower, Dragged Down By Trump's Tariff Delay

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by United States President Donald Trump’s postponement of tariff imposition on the European Union (EU).

Malaysia Signs Deal To Initiate Trade Talks With GCC, Eyes Expansion Of Businesses -- Tengku Zafrul

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Flat With Key Index Slightly Down

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed flat on Monday with the key index down slightly, weighed by selling in telecommunication counters.