KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The government remains committed to reducing the deficit with a projection of 3.8 per cent in 2025, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The ringgit closed lower against the United States (US) dollar on Monday as the forex market tiptoes into the week on high alert, stuck in a “wait and see” mode, as traders hedge their bets ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff D-Day tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The ringgit is expected to rise against the United States (US) dollar this year, averaging at RM4.23 against the greenback but at a slower pace due to evolving US monetary policy, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s rally last Friday, as investors shrugged off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Local institutions remained a pillar of support in Bursa Malaysia, marking their 19th consecutive week of net buying with a substantial RM817.4 million inflow into domestic equities, up from RM316.3 million the previous week.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar tomorrow amid cautious trading ahead of the United States government’s import tariff imposition on Canada and Mexico as well as China.

PUTRAJAYA, Mar 1 — The Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522) does not have clear provisions for prosecuting people involved in the 50-year-old practice of mixing imported white rice (BPI) and local white rice (BPT), said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS).

PUTRAJAYA, Mar 1 — The Bumiputera Economic Council will conduct comprehensive monitoring of the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35) through regular and systematic reporting to ensure it achieved its goals, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KOTA TINGGI, Mar 1 — Malaysia, as Asean chair, is optimistic the bloc will substantially conclude the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in time for the Asean Leaders’ Summit at the end of the year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$116.35 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.1 billion as of January, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Malaysia’s total trade was valued at RM241.9 billion in January, with exports at RM122.8 billion and imports at RM119.2 billion, said the Statistics Department (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — MR DIY Group Bhd shares fell in early trade on Bursa Malaysia after reporting weaker-than-expected quarterly results.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street's decline following the United States (US) President Donald Trump threatened new import tariffs, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Cautious market sentiment and a lack of local catalysts have led the ringgit to trade easier against the US dollar at the opening today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The ringgit weakened further against the United States (US) dollar amid mixed market sentiments following the US government’s preparations to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico in early March.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — RM17.9 billion in investments will be finalised this year from 16 trade and investment promotion missions (TIM), including 15 official visits led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion at the end of 2024 — equivalent to 84.2 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) — was much lower than household financial assets, said the Finance Ministry (MOF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the United States dollar amid mixed market sentiment with the US Federal Reserve, which is likely to continue its interest rate cuts, with bond yields sliding amid uncertainties over tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The ringgit extended its decline against the greenback at today’s close, following a weaker-than-expected United States (US) consumer confidence report.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Petronas and Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) will expedite cooperation in Vietnam’s energy sector, encompassing upstream and downstream activities, gas, and renewable energy (RE), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.