Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as investors took profit in anticipation of escalating trade war tensions. 

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Experiencing The Real Heat Of The US-China Trade War

BEIJING, 19 April (Bernama) -- As a journalist, I have written and read countless reports on the United States (US)-China trade war, the tit-for-tat tariff hikes, political statements, economic tensions and market reactions.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Flat Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher Despite Wall Street’s Mixed Lead

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher in early trade, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance as investors remained cautiously optimistic amid lingering uncertainty over the United States (US) tariff outlook.

Ringgit Rises Amid Persistent Uncertainty Over US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to hover below the 100-point mark amid persistent uncertainty over the US-China trade tensions.

Xi's Visit Elevates Malaysia’s Role As A Strategic Middle Power - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit elevates Malaysia’s role as a middle power, integrated into both United States and China supply chains, with room to manoeuvre as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to escalate.

FBM KLCI Gains 26.10 Points To Close At Day’s High

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, lifted by continued bargain-hunting activities and improved sentiment across regional markets.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Rises 18.7 Pct To 36,005 Tonnes In February 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production rose by 18.7 per cent to 36,005 tonnes in February 2025, up from 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, according to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Rises, Dollar Slips On Escalating Trade Dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to open higher against the US dollar on Monday, as the greenback weakened to a fresh three-year low amid escalating US-China trade tensions.

CPO Futures Seen Volatile Next Week On Mixed Signals - Traders

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to remain volatile next week, traders said.

Gold Futures Extend Winning Streak On Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third straight day today, tracking gains on COMEX, as intensifying US-China trade tensions continued to drive safe-haven demand.