KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, but trading remained range-bound as traders continued to monitor uncertainties surrounding US tariff policies.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — China and Malaysia will stand with countries in the region to counter the undercurrents of geopolitical rivalry and bloc confrontation, in a collective effort to overcome the tides of unilateralism and protectionism, said China President Xi Jinping.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Malaysia will focus on five priority areas under the Asean Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) pillar during its Asean chairmanship in efforts to strengthen regional unity through social and cultural cooperation.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and China’s President Xi Jinping today witnessed the exchange of 31 memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and covering various sectors of cooperation between the two countries.

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Malaysia is committed to working with China in economy, trade, investment and new technologies, including artificial intelligence, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Malaysia and China have signed several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) that will potentially enhance trade in services and industrial cooperation, and significantly boost economic linkages.

BANGKOK, April 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a working visit to Thailand tomorrow, during which he expects to meet his counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cross-border cooperation.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has set up the “US Tariff Hotline” to assist stakeholders in obtaining accurate information on tariffs imposed by the United States.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Sapura Energy Bhd’s (SEB) operations and maintenance (O&M) division has been awarded multiple offshore support vessel (OSV) contracts in Malaysia and Thailand, totalling nearly RM100 million.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) edged up slightly to 100.215 points after staying below the 100-point mark in recent days.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Telecommunications companies have been instructed to resolve Internet access issues on a monthly, state-by-state basis, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Malaysia and South Korea are on track to formalise a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on infrastructure and construction cooperation by year-end, marking a significant step forward in bilateral ties in the sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — U Mobile said today it will use infrastructure technology from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE to roll out Malaysia’s second 5G network.

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 — The development of the national ruminant industry to achieve a self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) of 25 per cent by 2030 and the implementation of the Fisheries Sector Climate Change Action Plan 2024-2030 are among initiatives raised in the Executive Committee Meeting on National Food Security Policy.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Malaysia highlights China's commitment to strengthening ties with Asean, advancing regional cooperation, and deepening the bilateral relations between Malaysia and China.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing inconsistencies in US import tariff policies, with the White House reportedly planning new levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) will focus on strengthening the country’s response to global economic developments which encompass the tariff issue and Asean cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA SELANGOR, April 14 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the Health Ministry (MOH) is taking steps to safeguard Malaysia’s healthcare industry amid uncertainties surrounding potential tariff changes by the United States.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has set the ceiling price for certified padi seeds under the Certified Rice Seed incentive at wholesale level from RM54 to RM52 per 20kg pack and RM58 to RM56 at the retail level in Peninsular Malaysia, effective tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The National Gas Roadmap is being finalised and will be launched this year, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.