MARGMA Calls For Tariff Talks With US Over Glove Duty Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has urged the government to promptly enter sectoral tariff negotiations with the United States (US) following Washington’s decision to raise import duties on rubber gloves to 25 per cent from Aug 1, 2025.

Bank Shares Mixed In Early Trade Following BNM OPR Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bank shares were mixed in early trade today as Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) interest rate cut exerted immediate pressure on banks’ net interest margins (NIM).

Expo 2025 Osaka Elevates Japan-Malaysia Economic Relations - JETRO

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a launchpad for deeper cooperation in key economic sectors, proving to be a significant platform for enhancing economic relations between Japan and Malaysia, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher After OPR Cut Lifts Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Thursday, supported by a modest improvement in sentiment following Bank Negara Malaysia’s decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent on Wednesday.

Ringgit Opens Firmer As Markets Shrug Off OPR Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, as markets shrugged off Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 25-basis-point Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cut to 2.75 per cent yesterday.

SC, Durham University Launch Training Programme To Boost Regional Capital Market Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has collaborated with Durham University of the United Kingdom (UK) to launch the Young Regulators Development Programme (YRDP), which will be held annually from 2025 to 2027 in Kuala Lumpur.

July’s OPR Cut Unlikely To Signal Start Of Near-term Rate-cutting Cycle -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank does not view Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 25-basis point (bps) reduction in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 2.75 per cent as signalling the start of a rate-cutting cycle in the near term. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by expectations of stronger exports in the weeks ahead.

LGMS To Acquire 27 Pct Stake In Antarex For RM22.68 Mln 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Cybersecurity services provider LGMS Bhd has proposed to acquire a 27 per cent stake in Antares Holdings Sdn Bhd for RM22.68 million.

Norway Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With ASEAN, Malaysia

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Norway is optimistic about boosting economic ties with ASEAN and Malaysia, focusing on sustainability, trade and green growth, said Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

US Reciprocal Tariffs Open Door To Stronger Intra-ASEAN Trade -- Lazaro

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The imposition of the new reciprocal United States tariff could present a greater opportunity to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade, said Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro.

OPR Cut To 2.75 Pct Will Stimulate Businesses, Maintain Nation’s Economic Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.