Ringgit Ends Lower Vs Greenback Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, mirroring the broader trend across Asian currencies amid ongoing concerns over escalating trade tensions.

US Tariffs Expected To Have Direct Impact On Malaysia's GDP -- Tengku Zafrul

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.

Petronas Gas Actively Evaluating Impacts Of Putra Heights Fire Incident

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) is actively evaluating both the financial and operational impacts of the fire incident at its main pipeline in Putra Heights, near Puchong, Selangor.

Anwar, Vietnam PM Discuss US Tariff Issue

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have discussed ASEAN's collective response to the unilateral trade tariffs imposed by the United States.

Growing Concerns Of Recession On Revised GDP In Major Economies, US

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.

Putra Heights Fire Sparks Production Disruptions, Financial Losses For 200 Factories

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.

Rubber Market To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Us Tariffs, Weaker Global Outlook

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade on a downward bias as the aftermath of the US tariff announcements has dampened the global demand outlook, coupled with the ongoing trade war that has also contributed to a slowdown in the global economy, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Uncertain Times : Singapore, Malaysia And Other ASEAN Neighbours To Strengthen Cooperation - PM Wong

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, held discussions over the telephone on Friday regarding significant developments in the region, including the recent US tariffs.

Strategic Partnerships With Global Companies Need To Be Enhanced – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- A strategic partnership with global technology companies such as Intel Corporation should be continued and enhanced from time to time, in line with technological advancements and the country's economic situation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bank Rakyat Offers Up To Six-Month Payment Deferment To Putra Heights Blaze Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat offers special assistance to defer monthly installment payments to individuals and business customers affected by the recent gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights. 

Thailand Says Ready To Negotiate With US After Being Hit With 36 Pct Tariff

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Thai government stands ready to negotiate with the United States (US) after President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 36 per cent retaliatory tariff on Thai exports to the US.

Takaful Malaysia Donates RM100,000 To Help Putra Heights's Gas Pipe Burst Victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) is donating RM100,000 to aid victims affected by the gas pipe burst tragedy in Putra Heights, according to a statement from Takaful Malaysia.