Malaysia’s Membership In CPTTP, RCEP Unaffected By US Tariff Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s status as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains unchanged, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

BNM Seen Holding OPR At 3 Pct – Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today, amid a stable interest rate environment, economists said.  

Malaysia Expands Economic Cooperation, Reduces Dependence On Single Market -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) – The government will continue to strengthen economic ties and diversify markets with key countries, including BRICS nations, in addition to expanding cooperation with countries in Asia, the Middle East, the European Union (EU), and other regions to reduce dependence on a single market.

Ambank Finances RM1.06 Bln Acquisition Of Bahru Stainless From Spain’s Acerinox

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- AmBank (M) Bhd has granted financing facilities to Worldwide Stainless Sdn Bhd, an affiliate of Yankong Group, for the acquisition of Bahru Stainless Sdn Bhd from Spain's Acerinox S.A. for RM1.06 billion.

Gold Futures Surge At Close As Us Tariffs Strike Canada, Mexico And China

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives surged at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to safe haven assets after US President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

ASEAN To Hold Talks With US, GCC, China On Trade -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said that the summit that ASEAN plans to hold with the United States (US) is currently in the planning stages. 

Ringgit Weakens Against Us Dollar As Forex Market Tiptoes Into High Alert

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as the forex market tiptoes into the week on high alert, stuck in a “wait and see” mode, as traders hedge their bets ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff D-Day tomorrow, said an analyst. 

Gold Futures End Higher As Demand Rebounds Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives increased on Monday as demand rebounded amid uncertainty in the global economy, said an analyst. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the third consecutive day today as investors remained cautious ahead of a key trade policy announcement from the United States (US) President Donald Trump.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street’s performance last Friday as investors brushed off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).  

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s rally last Friday, as investors shrugged off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).  

EPF's Commendable Dividend Payout To Spur Economic Activities, Support National Growth -- Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) move to pay a 6.30 per cent dividend for 2024 is expected to stimulate economic activities and contribute to national growth, according to economists.