Govt To Study Possibility Of Enhancing Localisation Terms For Foreign Investors, Says Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The government will review the possibility of strengthening localisation requirements imposed on foreign investors to create a more resilient ecosystem in Malaysia, enabling local companies to benefit from spillover effects.

Malaysia To Roll Out Exporter Outreach, Regulatory Reform, Supply Chain Mapping Post-US Tariff Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) — Malaysia will roll out three key follow-up actions — an exporter outreach programme, regulatory reform and a nationwide supply chain mapping initiative — following the recent tariff renegotiation agreement with the United States (US) which reduced tariffs on Malaysian goods from 25 per cent to 19 per cent.

Malaysia Stands Firm On Key National Policies In US Trade Talks – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was among the few countries that stood firm on protecting key national policies during trade negotiations with the United States (US), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament on Tuesday.

Malaysia Must Be Ready For Possibility Of Additional Tariffs On Semiconductors -- Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be ready and prepared for the possibility of additional tariffs being imposed on the semiconductor industry by the United States (US), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Not All Aspects Of Digital, Technology Trade During US Tariff Talks Are Agreeable To Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Not all requests from the United States (US) involving aspects of digital trade and technology have been agreed to by Malaysia in the two countries' countervailing trade tariff negotiations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Exporting Rare Earths To US Without Any Restrictions Is Not Exclusive Right To US -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The agreement not to impose any export restrictions on the supply of rare earth elements/critical minerals to the United States (US) does not mean that Malaysia grants the US exclusive rights to the supply of those elements.

Boeing Aircraft Acquisition Part Of MAG's Long-term Fleet Renewal, Capacity Expansion Plan - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The acquisition of Boeing aircraft by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is part of a long-term, phased plan to renew and expand the fleet’s capacity, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Govt Only Allows Meat, Poultry Imports With Halal Certificates That Comply With JAKIM Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The government only permits the importation of meat and meat products as well as poultry and poultry products that have obtained halal certificates from United States (US) halal certification bodies that comply with halal standards set by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).

Malaysia Does Not Sacrifice National Interests For Special Treatment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not sacrifice national interests to obtain special treatment; instead, bilateral negotiations with the United States recently maintained the country's unique policies.

Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

Ringgit To Trade At 4.25-4.26 Vs Greenback On Fed Rate Cut Optimism

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.25 and 4.26 against the US dollar next week, following weaker-than-expected United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July, which may prompt the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to consider an interest rate cut at its September meeting.

Malaysia’s Role In Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Contributes Positively To US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia's role as a mediator in the ceasefire negotiations between Cambodia and Thailand has contributed positively to the reciprocal negotiations between Malaysia and the United States (US), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.