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).

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.