KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The ringgit eased against the United States (US) dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in 2025, although growth could slow to between 3.5 per cent and four per cent if trade tensions escalate, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a ‘neutral' recommendation for the automotive and automotive components sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Bursa Malaysia extended its uptrend at mid-morning, tracking gains across regional markets.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — TikTok Shop, a trusted e-commerce platform in Malaysia, has partnered with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to raise awareness about safe online shopping through the #ShopSafe initiative.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — 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.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to hover below the 100-point mark amid persistent uncertainty over the US-China trade tensions.

TAPAH, April 17 — China is ready to share its rare earth processing technology with Malaysia: a move that will generate greater value than the export of raw materials.

BANGKOK, April 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issue of United States tariffs collectively at the Asean level.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia Airlines’ parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) reported a second consecutive annual profit in 2024, but it fell 93 per cent from the previous year due to lower airfares and capacity cuts due to supply chain and maintenance issues.

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — Malaysia has officially received approval to export fresh coconuts to China following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries yesterday, held in conjunction with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, but trading remained range-bound as traders continued to monitor uncertainties surrounding US tariff policies.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — China and Malaysia will stand with countries in the region to counter the undercurrents of geopolitical rivalry and bloc confrontation, in a collective effort to overcome the tides of unilateralism and protectionism, said China President Xi Jinping.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Malaysia will focus on five priority areas under the Asean Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) pillar during its Asean chairmanship in efforts to strengthen regional unity through social and cultural cooperation.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China’s President Xi Jinping today witnessed the exchange of 31 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and covering various sectors of cooperation between the two countries.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Malaysia is committed to working with China in economy, trade, investment and new technologies, including artificial intelligence, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Malaysia and China have signed several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) that will potentially enhance trade in services and industrial cooperation, and significantly boost economic linkages.

BANGKOK, April 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Thailand tomorrow, during which he expects to meet his counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cross-border cooperation.