By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The 24 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysian goods is not due to the country’s close relations with China, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Speaking during a special parliamentary...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia will stay the course on key economic reforms, especially its shift towards targeted subsidies and efforts to broaden the national tax base, despite economic pressure and uncertainty from sweeping tariffs by the United States. In a special...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 5 — The United States’ tariffs are a timely reminder for Malaysia to strengthen domestic demand for homegrown products and build greater economic resilience, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. While the tariffs are generally seen as unfavourable,...

PHNOM PENH, May 5 — The first-ever Malaysia Expo Dili (MYExpo) in Timor-Leste will highlight the best of Malaysia across various sectors to expand trade and investment between the two nations.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will be the sole issuer of non-preferential certificates of origin (NPCO) for exports to the United States from tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The palm oil sector is a key driver for Malaysia’s inclusive economic development and global sustainability, making it the country’s most valuable agricultural export, said the Datametrics Research and Information Centre (DARE).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Rising trade protectionism impacts global trade, causing economic fragmentation that affects trade, investment, and capital flows throughout the region, as concluded in the 28th Asean+3 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM+3).

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The federal government has announced a massive support package of RM1.5 billion as part of a strategy to cushion local businesses from the impact of sweeping United States tariffs. Speaking at a special parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Gamuda Bhd, via its indirect subsidiary, Gamuda DC Infrastructure Sdn Bhd (DCI), has entered into contracts to dispose of 157.42 hectares of land for RM455.23 million and undertake enabling works worth RM1.01 billion with Pearl Computing Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower but turned higher today, buoyed by the positive sentiment of fund inflows by foreign investors throughout last week, analysts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The ringgit edged up slightly against the US dollar today, as a weaker greenback, weighed down by dovish sentiment from the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) on interest rates and new trade developments related to China, supported the local currency, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient and outperform its A-rated peers despite mounting global uncertainties driven by trade tensions, said Moody’s Ratings.

SEREMBAN, May 4 — The government plans to introduce a direct cargo rail service between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to enhance trade between Malaysia and Thailand, while supporting deeper Asean economic integration.

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 4 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) will increase the production of cheaper special grade chicken eggs following the government’s move to end egg subsidies from August 1, said its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

MOSCOW, May 4 — Eight Opec+ countries that adhere to voluntary oil production cuts, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, will increase oil production by an additional 411,000 barrels per day in June from the level in May, according to an official communique by Opec released yesterday.

KIMANIS, May 3 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is closely monitoring egg prices and supply following the reduction in subsidies that took effect on Thursday, said its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The ringgit is likely to trade cautiously next week as investors focus on monetary policy decisions both domestically and in the United States (US).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at a moderate rate of 4 per cent in 2025, compared with 5.1 per cent in 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Petronas today confirmed that its subsidiary, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB), received notices on April 30, from the Sarawak Utility and Telecommunications Ministry on its gas processing and distribution.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses with the key index closing at its intraday high today, in tandem with the positive regional market performance and late buying in telecommunications, construction, property, and data centre-related stocks.