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Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

APAC Banking Sector Remains Mostly Resilient Amid US Tariff Risks - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) --  Fitch Ratings is maintaining its mostly neutral outlook for the banking sector across several Asia Pacific (APAC) economies, including Malaysia, noting that they are more resilient to a higher United States (US) tariff regime.

China Backs Malaysia’s Regional Economic Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama)-- China has expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s regional initiatives, including the ASEAN-China-Gulf Cooperation Council Cooperation Summit, reflecting open regionalism aimed at supporting economic and financial stability and coordinated development across Asia.

Malaysia Must Present Strong Business Narrative At US Tariff Dialogue - AmCham

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s delegation to the United States (US) regarding President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs must present a strong narrative by highlighting the country’s robust business ecosystem and strategic investment opportunities, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

LPPB Raises Concern Over Rising Construction Material Costs

KOTA KINABALU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Sabah Housing and Urban Development Authority (LPPB) today raised concerns over surging prices of construction materials such as cement, bricks, fertilisers and timber, which have recorded significant increases since January.

Anwar Warns US Tariffs Risk Straining China-Malaysia Ties

BACHOK, April 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the United States' (US) move to impose retaliatory import tariffs on several countries, including Malaysia, could strain Malaysia’s trade and investment relations with China.

Gold Futures To Stay Firm amid Bond Market Uncertainty, Rate Cut Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising concerns over the stability of the US bond market.

Gold Futures Extend Winning Streak On Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the third straight day today, tracking gains on COMEX, as intensifying US-China trade tensions continued to drive safe-haven demand.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped into negative territory today to end the week on a subdued note, weighed down by selling in banking blue chips as investors continued to assess the global trade outlook.

China, Malaysia Discuss Economic Cooperation, Joint Response To US Tariff Hikes

BEIJING, April 10 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has held a meeting via video link with Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, as Malaysia currently holds the rotating chair of ASEAN, said a statement released by China's Commerce Ministry on Thursday.

Ringgit Firms Slightly Against Dollar In Early Trade

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar in early trade today, recovering slightly on technical correction after recent losses, amid a mixed overnight performance by the greenback.

Local Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, dragged down by the losses in the regional rubber markets and decline in benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer sai