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.
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.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct five more closed proceedings this month regarding the increase in health insurance premiums, private hospital charges, and the impact on public health before preparing a comprehensive report for presentation during the parliamentary session in June.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to engage with the United States to seek a reconsideration of the newly imposed 24 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports.
By CW Sim
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are keen to participate in advanced sustainable development in Malaysia’s decarbonisation initiatives, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will launch the Investor Pass, which takes effect on April 1, to enhance Malaysia’s investment appeal.
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 26 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) Malaysia said the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Bill 2025 (Iltizam) would significantly curb corrupt practices in the public sector and provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the much-needed boost for productivity, growth, and expansion.
