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PUTRAJAYA, April 7 (Bernama) -- The newly imposed 24 per cent tariff by the United States on Malaysia may initially disrupt export flows but the country has a competitive edge over major palm oil producers, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for no retaliatory tariff following the United States (US) new tariff hike may prove as a wiser move, said EMIR Research founder Datuk Dr Rais Hussin.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The implementation of tariffs by the United States (US) is expected to have a direct impact on Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), thus presenting challenges to the country's economic growth for this year and possibly for years to come.
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By CW Sim
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer recognition — this was not an unforeseen storm.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government is putting in place strong measures to mitigate the United States (US) tariffs’ impact on Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The gas pipeline fire incident at Putra Heights has significantly impacted the operations of approximately 200 industrial facilities in the Klang Valley, spanning various manufacturing sub-sectors and company sizes.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- In Malaysia’s capacity as ASEAN chair for 2025, under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) pillar, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will chair a Special ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting on April 10, 2025.
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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) has ramped up its strategic advisory efforts to support Malaysian businesses in navigating the economic challenges posed by the United States’ (US) latest tariff measures.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed on Friday in thin trading amid the absence of China players, a dealer said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) reaffirms that it always adheres to stringent safety measures in line with international standards at all levels of its operations.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd, producer of Massimo bread loaves, has announced a temporary disruption in the production of its bakery products due to the gas pipeline blaze in Putra Heights, which had affected the LNG supply to its factory.
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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.