By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s brisk ringgit-denominated transactions will continue to entrench the local currency as among the top 20 currencies globally, a top wealth management company official said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by a softer US dollar amidst the ongoing global trade tension.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a proactive stance to stimulate business activity, sustain domestic demand, bolster growth and maintain Malaysia’s economic resilience.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today as the US dollar strengthened, decreasing bullion demand.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, bucking the regional uptrend, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed concerns over US tariffs, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower due to mild selling in selected heavyweight stocks, led by financial and industrial products and services counters, amid continued investor concerns over United States (US) President Donald Trump’s tariff uncertainty, an analyst said.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed with some volatility next week amid uncertainty over global demand due to the United States (US) tariff uncertainties, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias, with the US tariff deal deadline on July 9 in focus, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on July 9, with the balance of risks tilted towards one cut, said RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Expo 2025 Osaka provides significant opportunities for Malaysian construction companies, particularly in sustainable development.
