TAWAU, April 10 — The new tariff rates proposed by the United States (US) for 90 countries, including Malaysia, on April 2 are not expected to significantly impact the prices of the country’s export commodities, especially palm oil.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy visit from Guangxi Governor Lan Tianli and his delegation, reflecting the deep and longstanding relationship between Malaysia and China, especially with Guangxi as an important regional partner.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strongly believes trading countries should use the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as a platform to resolve trade issues and problems, including tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — A Special Asean Leaders’ Meeting will be convened to discuss member states’ way forward and to address and mitigate potential disruptions to regional trade, supply chain networks, and cross-border investments in the face of rising geopolitical and economic challenges In...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Asean Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Action Plan (2025-2028) will catapult Asean’s role as the global standard in governance and sustainable development, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia and the broader Asia-Pacific region could be global leaders in the clean energy revolution, said Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Maybank Investment Bank (IB) has maintained its positive outlook on the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector, despite the impact of new tariffs that have weighed heavily on sector valuations.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened following United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs, an economist said.

WASHINGTON, April 10 — In a stunning reversal, United States President Donald Trump said he would temporarily lower the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries while further ramping up pressure on China, sending global stocks rocketing higher.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The ringgit closed weaker against the United States (US) dollar today, weighed down by cautious market sentiment following reports of a 104 per cent tariff imposed on China, indicating the likelihood of a prolonged trade war.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The ongoing United States (US)-China trade war, which erupted in 2018 under President Donald Trump’s 'America First' policy, continues to impact global trade dynamics, with far-reaching consequences for Asean economies, including Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry aims to increase bilateral trade with New Zealand by 50 per cent, with an estimated value of RM25.67 billion by 2030.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Asean Plus Three economies have successfully lifted billions out of poverty within a generation, a remarkable achievement now under threat as trade wars intensify, says prominent economist and former central banker Tan Sri Andrew Sheng. Despite...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking losses on Wall Street and amid investor caution over the United States' reciprocal tariffs taking effect today, which have heightened concerns about global trade tensions, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union-Asean Business Council (ABC) and the United States-ABC yesterday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among Asean member countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Asean finance ministers today got down to the hard work of putting in place the necessary pre-requisites and initiatives to deepen financial integration more urgently in the light of debilitating tariffs on all member states.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz is set to lead Malaysia’s delegation to Washington, the United States (US) at end of this month to discuss the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Asean may have pulled in a record US$224 billion (RM1 trillion) in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, but its future growth is on shaky ground unless the region speaks with one voice, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit continued to close lower against the United States (US) dollar, weighed down by lingering market concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Malaysia’s international reserves eased to US$117.50 billion as of March 28, 2025, from US$118.0 billion on March 14, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).