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 Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Sync With Regional Markets

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

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.

Xi Makes Three Proposals To Deepen Strategic Partnership With Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) --  Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined a three-point proposal to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, during talks with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Wednesday.

Malaysia, China To Boost Cooperation In Rail Industry

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed to strengthen and advance the railway industry through comprehensive cooperation, including rail industry development, sharing of best practices and joint project implementation.

China Backs Malaysia’s Regional Economic Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama)-- China has expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s regional initiatives, including the ASEAN-China-Gulf Cooperation Council Cooperation Summit, reflecting open regionalism aimed at supporting economic and financial stability and coordinated development across Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To End Morning Session Firmer

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher after a sluggish start, supported by gains in heavyweights, led by the consumer products, telecommunications, and banking counters.

Malaysia, China To Deepen Strategic Cooperation In Four Key Sectors 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will deepen economic cooperation by focusing on four key sectors — the digital, green, blue, and tourism economies — with efforts aimed at enhancing integration across industrial, supply, value, data, and talent chains.

Malaysia Ties Up With China’s NDRC To Strengthen AI, Digital Economy

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed to promote and develop the digital economies of both countries while also strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

EXIM Bank Strengthens Malaysia’s Global Trade With RM87.80 Mln Financing For Pertama Ferroalloys

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has strengthened Malaysia’s global trade with the signing of a US$20 million (RM87.80 million) supplier financing facility agreement with Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd to support the expansion of the company’s production capacity in Bintulu, Sarawak.