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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by a softer US Dollar Index (DXY), which declined by 0.25 per cent to 98.386 points.
A Commentary By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, June 12 (Bernama) – Effective July 1, Malaysians will see a revised and extended version of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), one that, on closer inspection, was carefully crafted to strike a delicate balance between fairness, economic resilience and sustainable long-term financial stability for the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking lower tariff rates for selected sectors under the United States’ (US) 10 per cent minimum tariff, particularly for industries deemed critical to both economies, ahead of another round of negotiations in Washington on June 18.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s general insurance industry is set to expand further in the next few years due to greater awareness of the importance of insurance coverage after the unfortunate Putra Heights gas explosion, which caused extensive damage to homes and properties.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Taiwan was Malaysia’s fourth-largest trading partner in 2024, with trade valued at RM176.10 billion, representing a 38.5 per cent growth from the previous year, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BEIJING, June 9 (Bernama) – China’s trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries continued to gain traction in the first five months of 2025, with trade between China and ASEAN rising 9.1 per cent year-on-year to 3.02 trillion yuan (US$415.5 billion).
MELAKA, June 9 (Bernama) -- The opening of Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s new branch in Melaka, launched today, strengthens the bank’s commitment to expanding its Islamic banking network and services in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net selling in Asian markets for a third consecutive week, recording an outflow of RM6.21 billion, or US$1.47 billion, significantly higher than the previous week’s outflow of US$170.8 million (US$1=RM4.23).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Joe & The Juice, a global lifestyle brand, has joined forces with tennis legend and Olympic gold medalist Novak Djokovic in a strategic partnership to redefine functional health, one sip at a time.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
HUANGSHAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- Stronger grassroots implementation, simplified processes for businesses, and closer public–private partnerships are key to unlocking the full potential of regional trade pacts, according to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
From Nor Baizura Basri
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 (Bernama) -- It was a cold morning in San Francisco, and my stomach was growling for food. As I munched on the snacks available in my hotel room, the day had started early with the sun shining brightly before 6 am.
