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).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Malaysia’s first electric vehicle (EV), the Proton e.MAS 7, has maintained its top position in the segment for three consecutive months, making it the best-selling EV model in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — In an effort to strengthen Asean cooperation, Malaysia is committed to developing border areas such as the north of the peninsula with Thailand, and Sabah and Sarawak’s border with Kalimantan, which will promote economic activities and benefit people on both sides of the border.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The Southeast Asia bloc is engaging with investors as well as multilateral development banks (MDBs) to power up the Asean Power Grid (APG), the planned key power connection between member states.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) may consider lowering the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) as a counter-cyclical measure should signs of growth weakness emerge in the coming months, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) today.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called Asean a beacon of hope for global trade amid rising protectionism, warning that sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States risk undermining decades of economic cooperation and...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bursa Malaysia remained marginally higher at mid-morning today supported by bargain hunting in industrial and product services sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move has caused ripple effects globally.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s broad-based sell-off to open higher today, lifted by bargain-hunting activity despite Wall Street’s flat overnight performance, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as investors stayed on the sidelines amid concerns over reciprocal tariff rates set to take effect on April 9, prompting a more cautious tone in the market.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — United States Treasury deputy assistant secretary for Asia Robert Kaproth met with senior Asean officials here today to apprise them of the imposition of tariffs on 168 countries by the US.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — The new 24 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysia may initially disrupt export flows but the country has a competitive edge over major palm oil producers, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — An art exhibition, with ESG (environment, social and governance) as its theme, will be held at the arrival hall of the KLIA Express, KL Sentral, from April 18 to May 5.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today has called on Asean members to scale up private sector investments in climate projects given the scale of the region’s investment needs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia is seeking clarification from the United States over a 24 per cent retaliatory tariff announced by US President Donald Trump, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The implementation of tariffs by the United States will directly impact Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), presenting challenges to the country’s economic growth this year and possibly for years to come.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Madani government is putting in place strong measures to mitigate the United States tariffs’ impact on Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia aims to complete its National Adaptation Plan (MyNAP) by next year, focusing on both mitigation and adaptation strategies.

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Malaysia needs to improve its preparedness in facing global economic uncertainties, including the impact of the market crash in the United States (US), which recorded losses of trillions of dollars, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is now close to achieving RM15 billion in new sustainable banking business for green projects to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ahead of the targeted 2027 financial year.