World Bank Sees Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth At 3.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for this year at 3.9 per cent, citing global challenges.

Tariff Cuts Possible After Malaysia, US Begin Talks – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Zero or reduced reciprocal tariffs for Malaysia could emerge as one of the key positive outcomes from the discussions by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz with the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, yesterday.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher As US Dollar Weakens On Fed Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Friday, as the greenback reacted to growing prospects of a lower US Federal Reserve interest rate.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies At Close

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on weaker greenback demand, amid a decline in investor confidence due to ongoing US-China trade tensions and a lack of progress in negotiations.

Malaysia Can Be Catalyst For ASEAN-China Semiconductor, Infrastructure Integration - Economist

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration. 

Ringgit Opens Easier As Market Anticipates Softer US Tariff Stance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US dollar index (DXY), as markets responded to signs that President Donald Trump may be softening his stance on tariff policy.

Gold Futures Retreat On Profit-taking Amid Hopes Of US-China Tariff Tension Easing

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated at the close today as profit-taking kicked in after it jumped to all time high yesterday, amid hopes of eased US-China tariff tension.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar, Up Vs Major Currencies

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback strengthened on the back of renewed optimism surrounding US-China trade talks, said an economist.

Ringgit Opens Flat As Market Eyes US Fed Leadership Signals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar Amid Global Economic Uncertainties

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated versus the US dollar at the close today due to renewed concerns over global economic uncertainties and mixed signals from the United States’ (US) monetary policy front, said an economist.

OCBC Cuts Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 to 4.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent on a weaker external demand outlook. 

Ringgit Opens Higher, Traders Eye Key RM4.36 Support

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at the opening on Tuesday, with the local note poised to test its immediate support level at RM4.36.