PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Malaysia and Asean countries need to come together and form an agreement on the tariffs announced by the United States (US) to ensure that upcoming negotiations and discussions have a solid foundation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The direct impact on the construction sector following the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Malaysia to the United States (US), effective April 9, is expected to be minimal, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, slipping below 1,500-mark, tracking Wall Street’s downbeat performance last Friday amid looming concerns and uncertainties in the global market.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to a lack of buying interest, as market uncertainty persists following US President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Preparatory meetings for the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) began this morning as senior officials commenced finalising documents for their ministers to discuss later this week, with a clear emphasis on enhancing regional financial integration.

HANOI, April 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had a phone call with Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at Malaysia’s request today to discuss bilateral ties and recent regional and international developments, Vietnam News Agency reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will submit a study on the impact of the United States’ tariffs on several export sectors this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that Malaysia will not slip into recession for now, following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country’s economy remains resilient.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The ringgit is projected to trade between 4.41 and 4.42 against the United States (US) dollar next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The ringgit ended the week on a firmer footing against the United States (US) dollar amidst uncertainties over the reciprocal tariff imposed by the US administration.

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Micci) warns that the recent imposition of 24 per cent reciprocal tariffs on Malaysian exports by the United States (US) could significantly disrupt the country’s export-driven economy and lead to widespread job losses if not addressed promptly.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — Bursa Malaysia was lower in the morning session, taking its cue from Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance and selloff that followed US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans announcement.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2025 downwards to 4.5 per cent from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent, following rising trade tensions and recent tariff hikes that pose a threat to the nation’s export-driven economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — The ringgit retreated to open marginally lower today, weighed by pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The ringgit, which faced pressure against the United States (US) dollar following US President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs, closed relatively stable today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — Malaysian glovemakers are among the top gainers today as the American tariff differential widens between Malaysia and China exports to the United States, which are at 24 per cent and at least 54 per cent, respectively.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) views the 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States on Malaysian exports seriously, and is engaging with US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The ringgit opened slightly lower against the United States dollar today as the greenback strengthened after US President Donald Trump announced global reciprocal tariffs.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar by 0.8 per cent year-to-date in the first three months of this year, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.