Trump’s Tariffs On ASEAN: Nothing To Dread, Everything To Fear

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners. 

British Airways, Malaysia Airlines Expand Codeshare, Resuming Heathrow-KLIA Services

SEPANG, April 2 (Bernama) -- British Airways is partnering with Malaysia Airlines to expand its codeshare agreement, offering travellers more travel options to Europe.

Curium Completes Acquisition Of Monrol To Expand Nuclear Medicine Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Curium Pharma (Curium), a global leader in nuclear medicine, has completed its acquisition of Istanbul-based Eczacıbaşı-Monrol Nuclear Products Co (Monrol), further strengthening its Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) production capacity.

Malaysia Should Take Advantage Of Unilateral Agreements To Prepare For Possible Impact Of Trump's Tariffs - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of all unilateral free trade agreements to further expand market potential as an early preparatory measure to face any possible impact from the implementation of tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

Consumers Buying More Private Label Products Than Branded, NIQ Report Reveals

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), a consumer intelligence company, in its global report has revealed challenges and opportunities for private label and branded product growth, with 53 per cent of consumers increasingly purchasing more private label products.

MAHB To Pursue More Long-haul Flights From Europe This Year 

PERTH, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is setting its sights on increasing long-haul flights, particularly from among European carriers, as Malaysia seeks to strengthen its global connectivity. 

CarbonPura Launches Ghana Green Guard For Sustainable Socio-Economic Development

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- CarbonPura has introduced the US$25 billion Ghana Green Guard, a transformative series of privately funded environmental protection and climate-smart projects tailored to Ghana’s unique landscape. (US$1=RM4.43)

MATRADE Targets New Emerging Markets To Strengthen Economy, Trade

KEPALA BATAS, March 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to target new emerging markets this year to strengthen and enhance the country’s trade and economy.

AM Best Affirms Australia’s Pacific International Insurance Ratings 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- AM Best, a global credit rating agency, has affirmed Australia’s Pacific International Insurance Pty Limited (Pacific) financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), with a stable outlook.

MSM Plans Tg Langsat As Sugar Export Hub, Eyes New Markets

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd, the country’s leading refined sugar producer, plans to transform its Tanjung Langsat factory in Johor into an export hub within the next two to three years.  

REVL Training Expands Globally With Appointment Of Allen Law As Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- REVL Training has appointed fitness and wellness entrepreneur Allen Law as its global Chairman as the company accelerates its international expansion into the United States, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and the United Kingdom.

CPO Prices Seen Trading At RM4,400 To RM4,600 A Tonne In March - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) prices are projected to fluctuate between RM4,400 and RM4,600 per tonne in March 2025, influenced by increased competition from abundant and competitively priced soybean oil in the global market.