CIMB Securities Expects Chinese Glove Makers To Shift Production To ASEAN Region Upon Revised US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the revised United States tariff rates for glove-producing countries will prompt Chinese glove makers to shift production to the ASEAN region, particularly Indonesia.

Thailand Hails US Tariff Deal As Win-win For Trade Stability

BANGKOK, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The new 19 per cent tariff the United States (US) imposed on Thai goods, effective today, represents a win-win outcome to preserve Thailand’s export base and ensures long-term economic stability.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On US Tariff Cut Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from two days of losses to open higher on Friday, supported by improved sentiment following the United States’ (US) move to reduce the tariff rate on Malaysian imports.

IATA: Air Cargo Demand Slows To 0.8 Pct In June Amid Trade Uncertainty, Asia Pacific Leads Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The air cargo industry’s demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 0.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June 2025, down from 2.2 per cent in May, reflecting continued uncertainty in the cargo market amid trade tensions.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Regional Futures, Crude Oil Price Losses

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market has continued to end lower today, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, a dealer said.

13MP: Malaysia's Economic Prospects Influenced By Global Developments And Domestic Challenges

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."

Bursa Opens Softer As Investors Eye 13MP, Fed Signals Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement later today, and after the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled a prolonged pause in interest rate cuts.

Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Decision 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was little changed against the US dollar on Wednesday morning as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which will be unfolding tonight, said an analyst. 

Semiconductor Sector To Benefit From Supply Chain Focus In 13MP – Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s role in the global supply chain.

Multitude Of Positive Factors Entrench Malaysia’s Economy On Growth Trajectory – BNM Governor

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs Greenback As BNM Lower GDP Projection

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar today, as traders' sentiment was affected by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) gross domestic product (GDP) revision for the year. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs Greenback Following BNM's GDP Forecast Revision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended easier against the US dollar today, as traders' sentiment was affected by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) gross domestic product (GDP) revision for the year.