Malaysia’s PPI Eases By 1.9 Pct In March 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) eased by 1.9 per cent in March 2025, as compared to the 0.3 per cent rise in February 2025, mainly due to the mining sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Terms Of Trade Adds 1.2 Pct In March 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s terms of trade increased by 1.2 per cent month-on-month to 119.5 points in March 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Extends Uptrend For Third Day On Renewed Buying Interest

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its uptrend for a third consecutive day on Friday, closing higher on renewed buying interest amid positive regional market performance due to potential de-escalating US-China trade tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High, Breaks 1,500 Key Level

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s downbeat performance to end at its intraday high today, driven by bargain hunting, particularly in technology, energy, construction, and consumer stocks.

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Up 1.09 Pct, CI A Whisker Away From Key 1,500 Level

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on the final trading day of the week, finishing just a whisker away from the psychological 1,500 mark, lifted by positive regional cues and improved investor sentiment.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Improved Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its positive momentum to close higher today on improved investor sentiment in tandem with the upbeat regional market performance.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Lingering Global Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and amid investor caution over the United States' reciprocal tariffs taking effect today, which have heightened concerns about global trade tensions, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Earthquake In Myanmar Shakes Investor Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower today on profit-taking after a strong three-day rally, and investor sentiment was further shaken in the late afternoon session following news of an earthquake in Myanmar with tremors felt in neighbouring Thailand, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng.