PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Internal stability and strength are crucial foundations for Malaysia to play a meaningful role at the regional and international levels, including within the Asean cooperation framework, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Malaysia, as the Asean chairman this year, has successfully managed and organised all the conferences or related meetings held so far, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Uncertainties in the foreign exchange market will continue to prevail until there is greater clarity on policy direction, particularly regarding the tariff lengths, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Asean is looking forward to re-establishing the Asean Swap Arrangement (ASA) to strengthen the region’s financial safety net and resilience, said the 12th Asean Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Asean should work with Myanmar in post-humanitarian efforts amid the devastating earthquake and address some of the ongoing concerns that have been expressed while adhering to the broad parameters of the Five-Point Consensus.

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 — Asean must be proactive in crafting strategies that are not only responsive to current challenges but also forward-thinking, setting the stage for long-term prosperity.

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 development of the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Phillippines (BIMP), and the East Asean Growth Area (EAGA) will not only benefit Sabah and Sarawak but contribute towards reinforcing Southeast Asia's economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the National Bank of Cambodia have launched the second phase of Cross-Border QR Payment, which will enable consumers and merchants in both countries to make and receive instant payments from participating financial institutions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Asean's semiconductor market has the potential to exceed US$52 billion (RM233.4 billion) by 2032 by moving up the value chain, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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 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.

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 — Malaysia has focused on three priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the financial track — sustainable financing, digital economy, and inclusive development — which will be the main focus of discussions at the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) from Monday (April 7) to Thursday (April 10).

PUTRAJAYA, April 4 — Malaysia, as the Asean chair this year, will prioritise the importance of deepening regional economic ties following the announcement of sweeping US tariffs on the bloc’s member nations as well as leading them in engaging Washington in talks to potentially reduce retaliatory tariffs on imports into America.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will work with its Asean counterparts to encourage businesses to use local currencies in facilitating trade within the region, said Deputy Governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar.