AWES 2025 Champions Women’s Role In ASEAN’s Inclusive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The inaugural ASEAN Women Economic Summit 2025 (AWES 2025) marks a pivotal step in Southeast Asia’s pursuit of inclusive economic growth, with a focus on ensuring that every woman in the region plays a role in driving progress and energising ASEAN’s future.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade range-bound with an upward bias next week.

Rubber Market To Trade In Stable Mode Next Week With Upward Bias

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade in a stable mode next week, with a tendency towards an upward bias, amid the ongoing 90-day pause in United States (US) tariffs, which offers breathing space to the global economy.

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday despite a muted Wall Street performance overnight.  

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Lower US Dollar Index

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, due to a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) amid mixed economic data, said an analyst.

SAMENTA: ASEAN Must Address Trade Barriers To Aid MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must take bold steps to address key trade challenges through enforceable agreements on reducing non-tariff barriers, expanding mutual recognition arrangements, and further operationalising the ASEAN Single Window for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

ASEAN Urged To Unite On US Tariff Response – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN bloc should adopt a unified stance when negotiating retaliatory tariffs imposed by the United States (US) to ensure equitable benefits for all member states, said Putra Business School (PBS) MBA Programme Director Associate Professor Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff.

Press Metal's 1Q Net Profit Rises 13.2 Pct To RM461.76 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), rose by 13.2 per cent to RM461.76 million from RM408.03 million in the same period last year, mainly due to higher metal prices and stronger profit contribution from associated companies.

Bursa Malaysia Mirrors Weaker Wall Street's Performance At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, mirroring a weaker Wall Street’s performance overnight. 

US Tariffs: Anwar Urges Reforms, Closer ASEAN And Partner Ties

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is prioritising domestic economic reforms before expanding partnerships through ASEAN, key regional players such as China, India and Pakistan, and strengthening ties with the European Union (EU) to address the impact of the United States’ (US) tariff policy changes.

Synology Targets Stronger Brand Presence Among Malaysian Businesses

From Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

TAIPEI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Synology Inc, a Taiwan-based data management technology provider, is ramping up efforts to increase its brand presence among businesses in Malaysia, which currently account for nearly 70 per cent of its overall customer base.

Pos Malaysia Posts RM41.5 Mln 1Q Net Loss Amid Lower Postal, Logistics Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd recorded a net loss of RM41.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), widening from a net loss of RM19.6 million in the same quarter last year, weighed down by lower contributions from its postal and logistics segments.