By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 5 — The United States’ tariffs are a timely reminder for Malaysia to strengthen domestic demand for homegrown products and build greater economic resilience, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. While the tariffs are generally seen as unfavourable,...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The federal government has announced a massive support package of RM1.5 billion as part of a strategy to cushion local businesses from the impact of sweeping United States tariffs. Speaking at a special parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri...

WASHINGTON, May 5 — US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday a 100 per cent tariff on movies produced outside of the United States, saying the US movie industry was dying a "very fast death" due to the incentives that other countries were offering to draw American filmmakers.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The ringgit is likely to trade cautiously next week as investors focus on monetary policy decisions both domestically and in the United States (US).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The ringgit continued to close firmer against the greenback on Wednesday as the United States (US) Dollar Index remained below the 100-point level amid softer demand.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

FRANKFURT/STOCKHOLM/LONDON, April 28 — General Motors and Volvo Cars abandoned their guidance, Adidas warned of price hikes and Porsche and Electrolux cut their full-year outlooks on Tuesday as United States (US) President Donald Trump's trade war continued to send shivers through the corporate world.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The ringgit continued to appreciate against the United States (US) dollar to end firmer today, closing at over six-month high, driven by signs of easing global trade tensions, an analyst said.

BENGALURU, April 28 — Risks are high that the global economy will slip into recession this year, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll, in which scores said United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariffs have damaged business sentiment.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The ringgit rebounded against the United States (US) dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed interest following encouraging tariff talks between Malaysia and the US government.

WASHINGTON, April 28 — Asia's growth is slowing due to the ongoing trade tensions, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department director Krishna Srinivasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Macroeconomic resilience and political stability are key strengths for Malaysia in navigating the volatile global economic environment amid the United States (US) policy shifts, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

WASHINGTON, April 27 — Members of United States President Donald Trump’s Cabinet gave conflicting messages today about whether negotiations with China over tariffs are taking place, as the Republican president has asserted.

KANGAR, April 27 — A special Parliament session will be held on May 5 to explain measures taken by the government to tariffs imposed by the United States.

KOTA BHARU, April 26 — The Health Ministry is closely monitoring two key issues following the tariffs imposed by United States (US) President Donald Trump, particularly those affecting medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with the United States (US), said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The special sitting of Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the impact of the United States' actions on the Malaysian economy will be held at the request of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The ringgit opened lower against the United States (US) dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US Dollar Index (DXY), as markets responded to signs that US President Donald Trump may be softening his stance on tariff policy.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.