Rubber Market Eases Slightly Amid Weaker Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased today, following weaker regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Concerns Over Raw Material Shortage

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by ongoing concerns over raw material supply shortage due to weather conditions and wintering in major natural rubber (NR) producing countries, a dealer said. 

US Tariffs Stoke Unease Among Public, Businesses & Foreign Firms In China

BEIJING, April 13 (Bernama) -- A sense of disquiet and anxiety is certainly spreading among the Chinese public following the barrage of US retaliatory tariffs imposed on China over the past week, unsettling markets and fuelling fears of a global recession.

Anwar Warns US Tariffs Risk Straining China-Malaysia Ties

BACHOK, April 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the United States' (US) move to impose retaliatory import tariffs on several countries, including Malaysia, could strain Malaysia’s trade and investment relations with China.

Tariff Tensions Likely To Trigger Choppy Trading On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Heightened volatility in global markets is expected to weigh on investor sentiment, potentially leading Bursa Malaysia into an uncertain trend next week, as tariff-related tensions between the United States and China remain unresolved.

Ringgit Likely To Strengthen Further Next Week Amid Weakening US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to extend its gains against the US dollar next week, potentially trading between 4.41 and 4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street's Weaker Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Friday, taking its cue from Wall Street’s weaker performance amid renewed worries over the global trade outlook.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback After US Pauses Tariffs For 90 Days

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious after Washington announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

PM Anwar Receives Courtesy Visit From Tech Giant Oracle, Discusses AI And Digital Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted a courtesy visit from Oracle Corporation, a multinational computer technology company based in the United States, today.

Local Rubber Market Rebounds After Four-day Slump On US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended a four-day losing streak on Thursday, closing higher in line with regional rubber futures markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Firmer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher amid renewed sentiment as the latest tariff-pause announcement helped ease concerns over a full-blown trade war and recessionary fears.

President Xi’s Visit To Malaysia Set To Trigger New Investments Into ASEAN, Says Trade Chamber In China

BEIJING, April 10 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to Malaysia next week will be pivotal in not only triggering new investments in Southeast Asia but also pave the way for further economic development and prosperity in the region.