Semiconductor Tariffs, Trade, Security Expected To Be Discussed During Trump’s Visit -- Kagan

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor tariffs, trade, investments, security and stability in the region are topics expected to be discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s visit here, according to US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan.

Tariffs, Rare Earths To Dominate Trump’s ASEAN Summit Visit -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Tariffs, rare earths and other critical minerals are expected to be among the key topics discussed during United States (US) President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the 47th ASEAN Summit here, said economist Dr Goh Lim Thye.

BNM Expected To Complete Domestic Wholesale CBDC Proof-of-Concept By Year-End -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to complete its proof-of-concept for a domestic wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking Global Price Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the sharp overnight decline in global gold prices as investors booked profits following recent gains.

Ringgit Ends Flat Against US Dollar, Higher Versus Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed flat against the greenback on Wednesday amid cautious sentiment ahead of an anticipated meeting between US and Chinese leaders next week in South Korea.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-Taking In Line Regional Weakness

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index reversed yesterday’s gains to close lower on Wednesday, tracking most regional peers, as profit-taking took centre stage.

Malaysia Open To Downstream REE Joint Ventures - Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is open to foreign companies establishing joint ventures with local firms to develop rare earth minerals in Malaysia.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Amid US Shutdown, US-China Meeting Uncertainty

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Wednesday amid the US government shutdown and uncertainty over the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, an analyst said. 

Ringgit Edges Lower Against Greenback, Stronger Versus Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened amid renewed optimism that the United States (US) and China may reach a trade deal soon, said an economist.

FBM KLCI Closes Higher As Bursa Plays Catch-up To Regional, Global Uptrend

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Tuesday as the local bourse played catch-up to the regional and global uptrend a day after returning from the Deepavali break.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, amid the United States (US) government shutdown and trade tensions with China, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Market To Turn Cautious Next Week After Yellow Metal's Price Pullback

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week, with global gold prices pulling back on Friday after hitting an all-time high of about US$4,380 an ounce.