RON95 Subsidy Plan To Benefit Majority, Mitigate Inflationary Pressures - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

Malaysia’s Neutral Stance Misused For Tariff Evasion -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s policy of neutrality in global trade has been misinterpreted by some exporters and exploited as a base to evade tariffs and circumvent sanctions, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said today.

Financial Aid Programmes To Support B40, SST To Drive Economic Stability -- Economists

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Salary increases, along with the expansion of recipients and higher allocations under the public assistance programme, are expected to cushion the short-term impact of rising prices following the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST).

FMM Seeks Swift Diplomatic And Domestic Interventions To Counter US Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to intensify its diplomatic and policy response following the United States' announcement of a 25 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian exports.

From Rivalry To Realignment, China Shifts To Seek Better Fortunes Amid Trade Friction With US

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, June 23 (Bernama) – Rather than being fixated on its trade dispute with the United States (US), China is refocusing its efforts towards bolstering ties with non-confrontational partners, including developing nations, to boost trade and investments.

US Tariff Ruling Sparks Market Optimism, But Uncertainty Remains - Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Investor sentiment has improved following a US trade court decision to block most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports into the country.

Sniff Hotels Rebrands As 123 Reserve In Global Expansion Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- International hotel booking platform Sniff Hotels has officially rebranded to 123 Reserve, marking a significant step in its global growth and market repositioning strategy.

First Round Of Malaysia-EU FTA Negotiations Set For June 30 In Belgium

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) — The first round of negotiations for a new and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia will commence in Brussels, Belgium, from June 30 to July 4 this year.

MITI Appoints Deputy Sec-Gen As Chief Negotiator For US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has appointed its deputy secretary-general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States (US).

Not All QR Codes Are Safe, Kaspersky Warns

SINGAPORE, April 25 (Bernama) – The usage of quick response (QR) codes among Malaysians has become the new normal — from banking services and exchanging contacts to ordering food.

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

Khazanah Redirects Raya Meals To Communities In Need Following Open House Cancellation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has redistributed food originally prepared for its Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House to support nearly 3,000 individuals in need, following the cancellation of the event as a mark of respect for the passing of former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.