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By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, supported by stronger United States (US) economic data and rising oil prices, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to maintain its recovery momentum, driven by improved factory output and resilient domestic demand, though external headwinds remain a concern.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Global demand for gold bars as a secure investment is on the rise, particularly among central banks and high-net-worth individuals, according to the Malaysia Gold Association.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Late buying of banking stocks pushed up Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, with the key index gaining 0.48 per cent, in line with the improved regional sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Energy maritime solutions company, MISC Bhd, saw its shares fall in early trade despite an optimistic outlook supported by its long-term charter contracts and ongoing fleet modernisation.
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.
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.
By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) pared earlier losses to end almost unchanged on Wednesday, declining by only 0.06 per cent, after Bank Negara cut the benchmark interest rate.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still has time to negotiate better terms following the United States (US) decision to defer its tariff enforcement date to Aug 1, 2025, from the earlier scheduled date of July 9, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said.
GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Government must continuously engage with its United States (US) counterparts to negotiate a lower tariff rate, following Washington’s recent decision to impose a 25 per cent duty on goods from Malaysia, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower its overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting to be held on July 9, 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- A majority of German companies in Malaysia remained highly confident in the country’s business environment, according to the latest World Business Outlook Spring 2025 Survey.
