The government will continue to uphold halal standards to safeguard the interests of Muslim consumers

The minister clarifies that MAG’s Boeing aircraft acquisition was a planned move, not a reaction to tariffs or a sudden decision

Govt assures inbound products for Muslim market subject to Jakim’s stringent requirements.

Tengku Zafrul says govt to make major procurements to address trade deficit with Washington.

Minister will explain Washington’s decision to lower the reciprocal rate from 25 pct to 19 pct.

Tengku Zafrul says other locally made goods subject to reduced 19 pct rate from Aug 8.

Minister says reduced rate, hard-won through talks with Washington, broadly in line with most Southeast Asian countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Eleven manufacturing projects worth RM11.3 billion have been approved and have begun operations nationwide under the Madani government’s leadership.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Two foreign investment projects announced during the government’s trade and investment missions abroad have now begun, refuting claims Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits abroad are fruitless.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — A framework for sustainable data centres is expected to be introduced this October, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia needs original technology and innovation, rather than just more products on the road, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Malaysia’s trade performance for this year remains within expectations, with the nation on track to achieve 4 to 5 per cent growth, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) has not found any evidence of incidents relating to the smuggling of high-performance artificial intelligence chips, said its ministerTengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The first Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) between the United Kingdom and Malaysia is expected to unlock vast opportunities for Malaysian exporters, especially small and medium enterprises, to penetrate the UK market.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Malaysia remains optimistic about the outcome of its tariff negotiations with the United States, banking on certain sectors that could be favourable to both countries, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will be holding a press conference to address the latest reciprocal tariff rate of 25 per cent on Malaysian exports to the United States, said minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The government has found sufficient evidence that imports of galvanised iron or steel coil and sheet products from China, South Korea, Vietnam, were brought into the country at dumped prices.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has held discussions with leaders from Singapore and Indonesia to enhance and strengthen economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the three countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Malaysia’s discussions with the United States trade representative and commerce secretary on tariffs are progressing well, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.