Malaysia-US Tariff Talks Went Well, Says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions between Malaysia and the United States (US) on the imposition of US unilateral tariffs went smoothly.

Malaysia Advances 11 Spots In World Competitiveness Ranking 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has jumped 11 spots in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 to 23rd place -- its best ranking since 2020 -- reflecting the progressive momentum in the country’s economic recovery and reform agenda.

Tengku Zafrul To Visit Washington June 18 For Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will travel to Washington, United States (US), on June 18 to resume negotiations over tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods.

Malaysia Must Brace For Future US Tariffs, Says US-ASEAN Business Council Chief Policy Officer

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be prepared to negotiate the next wave of potential American tariffs targeting key strategic sectors and products such as semiconductors, technology products and pharmaceuticals, rather than focusing solely on negotiating reciprocal tariffs reductions currently with the US.

Supply Chain Challenges Demand Resilience And Agility From Businesses - Tengku Zafrul

KLANG, May 29 (Bernama) -- Businesses are encouraged to integrate resilience, agility and adaptability into their strategies to navigate global supply chain disruptions, as geopolitical tensions have become increasingly common in today’s globalised economy. 

YCH Group's Smart Logistic Hub In Klang Seen As Boost To Regional Connectivity

SHAH ALAM, May 29 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based supply chain management and logistics company,  YCH Group’s RM500 million Supply Chain City Malaysia (SCC MY), a smart logistic complex in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, is expected to serve as a key enabler of regional connectivity.  

ASEAN-China-GCC Cooperation Can Reap Huge Economic Benefits -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can reap huge economic benefits through deepening ties with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia's Digital Investment Pipeline Reaches RM59.1 Bln As Of April -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a digital investment pipeline of RM59.1 billion as of April 2025, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Future Success Of Individuals, Companies, And Nations Set To Be Measured By AI — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

ASEAN, GCC Countries, China Keen To Cooperate With Malaysia In Halal Industry — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Several ASEAN countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China are keen to work with Malaysia to share experiences in the halal industry.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Higher At Midday On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended slightly higher at midday as bargain-hunting was offset by cautious sentiment amid persistent global uncertainties.

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.