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GEORGE TOWN, April 11 (Bernama) -- Ahead of its official opening in October this year, the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) has formed a strategic partnership with a South Korean convention centre specialist to enhance the state’s meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 1.5 per cent year-on-year in February 2025, driven by a rise in the manufacturing sector, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).
By Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded today, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.
By Nor Baizura Basri and Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim strongly believes that trading countries should use the World Trade Organisation (WTO) platform to resolve trade issues and problems, including tariffs.
By M.Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- As the global economic landscape shifts dramatically, ASEAN stands at a critical juncture, ready to navigate the challenges ahead, but the region's success hinges on the strength of its political will and coordinated efforts, said Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain neutral in the escalating global trade war over tariffs between superpowers the United States and China, former Bank Negara Assistant Governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng said.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Ten ASEAN member countries, including China, Japan, and South Korea (ASEAN+3), have agreed to intensify initiatives to ensure more self-reliance, particularly in addressing the reciprocal tariff policies by the United States.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move has caused ripple effects globally.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to deliver the keynote address and officiate the launch of the ASEAN Simplified Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Guide for SMEs in Supply Chains Version 1 today (ASEAN SEDG).
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its decline to close sharply lower today, with the benchmark index falling by 4.01 per cent, dragged by weaker regional market performance amid growing concerns over a potential global trade war.
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.
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.
