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By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN finance ministers will meet here next week amid a sense of urgency to deepen economic integration and enhance financial resilience as the global trade war erupts, no thanks to debilitating tariffs imposed by the United States.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) – Malaysia is well-positioned to face any economic crisis following fears that the United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs on 168 countries, including Malaysia, will start a global trade war.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- 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 April 7-10.
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) -- 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 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar at the opening, as rapid shifts in US economic policies under President Donald Trump’s administration created uncertainty within the business community, potentially dampening demand.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The mechanism for the targeted RON95 subsidy is still being fine-tuned and will involve a two-tier pricing system as well as potentially involve using MyKad, said Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry has allocated RM1.9 billion to Prasarana Malaysia Bhd to buy 1,660 new diesel and electric buses in phases over a three-year period.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Investment Conference (AIC) 2025 will be an engagement platform to unlock regional growth opportunities and promote sustainability, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament, which concluded yesterday, saw the passing of two economy-related Bills within the 12-day session.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara today passed the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 authorising additional expenditure of RM20.19 billion from the Consolidated Fund for government services.
PUTRAJAYA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Consumers’ ability to repay debt from 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) facilities is increasingly a concern, especially with the significant growth in BNPL transactions in Malaysia, thus raising concerns about the risks of high indebtedness and the importance of financial literacy.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd will introduce enhanced Islamic wealth management solutions tailored to the customer needs and designed to go beyond financial growth in the coming months.
