KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects any impact from potential United States (US) tariffs on semiconductors to be limited for Malaysia, thanks to the country’s diversified export base and continued demand in key sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Malaysia’s current account balance (CAB) recorded a RM16.7 billion surplus in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), equivalent to 3.4 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), supported by net exports of goods and a smaller deficit in the secondary income account, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Positive macroeconomic prospects and the ongoing implementation of structural reforms will provide medium-term support for the ringgit, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Loans to the private non-financial sector grew by 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) versus 5.2 per cent in 4Q 2024, amid sustained growth in outstanding loans and higher growth in outstanding corporate bonds.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Malaysia’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) companies will not be able to absorb the United States’ (US) tariff implications or maintain prices for US customers, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

JEJU, May 16 — Malaysia and South Korea are expected to attract more mutual investment through their upcoming free trade agreement (FTA), particularly in high-trade sectors such as electrical and electronics, semiconductors, and automotive.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to 4.2 per cent in 1Q 2024., driven by sustained household spending supported by favourable labour market conditions and government policies.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The ringgit closed marginally higher against the United States (US) dollar today, buoyed by mild demand, as traders remained cautious while monitoring ongoing economic developments.

KAZAN, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today honoured with a request to deliver a lecture at a renowned academic institution in Russia, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).

SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Effective today, the price of imported white rice (BPI) at all Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) warehouses has been set at RM2,600 per metric tonne.

PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Malaysia’s labour demand rose 1.4 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, reaching 9.06 million jobs compared to 8.94 million in the same period last year, according to the Employment Statistics released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with Russia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin in Moscow today, right after official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Discussions between Malaysia and the United States over reciprocal tariffs have progressed smoothly, with many issues being resolved and some requiring further scrutiny, especially those related to the country’s strategic sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Malaysia is urging the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to step up efforts to support developing and least-developed countries, while also undertaking reforms to remain relevant in the global trade system.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the East Asia Summit, which will be held as part of the Asean Summit high-level meetings this year.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar as traders continue to observe the potential trade deal between the United States and China, along with geopolitical risks, said an economist.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 15 — The recent wave of tariff hikes imposed by the United States (US) and other major economies has sent ripples through global trade, but economists predict that the impact on Malaysia's maritime sector and key logistics hubs like Port Klang will be...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The ringgit closed firmer against the American dollar on Wednesday, supported by improved risk sentiment following a lower-than-expected United States (US) inflation reading and easing US Treasury yields.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — The retail prices of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will drop by three sen, to RM3.07 and RM2.77 per litre respectively, from May 15 to May 21.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 — Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.3 per cent to 28,712 tonnes in March from 36,005 tonnes in February 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).