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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- As the United States, under President Donald Trump, moves to reshape the global trading system to its advantage, Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair in 2025 will be critical in charting the bloc’s next stage of economic growth.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN finance ministers will meet here next week amid a sense of urgency to deepen economic integration and enhance financial resilience as the global trade war erupts, no thanks to debilitating tariffs imposed by the United States.
KAJANG, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the chair of ASEAN, will engage in discussions with several member states of the bloc to reach a collective agreement regarding the reciprocal tariff issue announced by the United States (US) to ensure that the principle of fairness is upheld in international trade.
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, will prioritise the importance of deepening regional economic ties following the announcement of sweeping US tariffs on the bloc’s member nations as well as leading them in engaging Washington in talks to potentially reduce retaliatory tariffs on imports into America.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and its member banks expressed their deepest concerns for those impacted by the gas pipeline fire that broke out today in Putra Heights.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The growing demand for carers and long-term care services is underscoring the need for sustainable care funding and better economic support for caregiving, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has announced a 5.25 per cent total payout for 2024, comprising a five per cent dividend and a 0.25 per cent bonus, its highest in seven years.
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) chief executive officer (CEO), Datuk Syed Yasir Arafat Syed Abd Kadir will be stepping down from his post on March 31, 2025, after a 15-year tenure with the firm.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) Malaysia said the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Bill 2025 (Iltizam) would significantly curb corrupt practices in the public sector and provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the much-needed boost for productivity, growth, and expansion.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Duck Creek Technologies has announced a new software as a service (SaaS) core insurance delivery technology partnership with RAA, South Australia’s largest personal lines insurer.
PERTH, March 26 (Bernama) -- British Airways is set to resume operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) with daily Boeing 787-9 flights between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur beginning April 2, 2025, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
