KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sales value rose 3.7 per cent on-year at RM164.3 billion in March, compared with a 4.7 per cent on-year growth at RM153.1 billion in February, said the Statistics Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Malaysia’s services producer price index (SPPI) rose by 0.6 per cent on-year in the first quarter (Q1)of 2025 compared to 0.5 per cent on-year in Q4 2024, said the Statistics Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3 per cent.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, supported by renewed buying interest after the United States’ Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged overnight, with analysts anticipating potential rate cuts later this year, said an economist.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday, close ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) decision tomorrow.

SINGAPORE, May 7 — Asean must build on its shared strengths and deepen partnerships on climate action across all sectors following the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and its sweeping tariff plans.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from China (from 2.29 per cent to 11.74 per cent), and Indonesia (37.44 per cent), effective today.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The ringgit rose against the US dollar in early trade today, bolstered by a weaker US dollar index and a drop in US Treasury yields, signalling persistent risk-off sentiment.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as traders remained cautious ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia’s exports will be impacted more by global economic growth and trade than by currency fluctuations, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today, while flagging a potential slowdown in outbound shipments.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia is cautiously emerging as a diversification market for global investors seeking value beyond mature hubs, with Japan, South Korea, and Australia leading inbound flows, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia’s rubber glove market share in the United States is set to increase to 55 per cent, despite a 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Securities Commission (SC) is seeking public feedback on a proposed framework for tokenised capital market products (TCMPs).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Bursa Malaysia turned slightly higher at mid-morning, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight counters.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia will continue to focus on new markets while exploring non-traditional markets to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today but retreated thereafter, driven by mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights as Wall Street continued its uptrend, analysts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The ringgit extended gains, opening stronger against the US dollar today, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, said an analyst.

BENGALURU, May 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will hold its key interest rate steady on Thursday but is expected to lower it by 25 basis points in the last three months of the year to support slowing economic growth amid growing trade tensions, a Reuters poll suggested.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The 24 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysian goods is not due to the country’s close relations with China, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Speaking during a special parliamentary...