CPO Futures Seen Volatile Next Week On Mixed Signals - Traders

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to remain volatile next week, traders said.

Tariffs - The Accidental State Enemy 

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- By now, just about every adult and even many younger individuals has likely come across the word tariffs, whether through the news, social media, or everyday conversations since April 2.

US Tariff Does Not Significantly Disrupt Palm Oil Export Commodity Prices - Deputy Minister

TAWAU, April 10 (Bernama) -- The new tariff rates proposed by the United States for 90 countries, including Malaysia, on April 2 are not expected to significantly impact the prices of the country’s export commodities, especially palm oil.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Trump’s Tariff: A Test Of Malaysia’s Trade Resilience

By Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose a 24 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian imports is more than just a protectionist measure.

Moody’s: Malaysia Among Countries That May Gain Market Share As US Tariffs Shift APAC Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The sweeping United States (US) tariffs will be credit negative for Asia-Pacific (APAC), but lower-tariff countries such as Malaysia, India, and the Philippines may gain market share through trade triangulation to serve the US market, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Upgrade Of ASEAN's Trade Pact With Australia, New Zealand Soon, China And India Next -- Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN, which remains committed to upgrading existing free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure they stay relevant and effective, will see the upgraded version of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) deal on April 21, 2025.

ASEAN Unity Crucial In Weathering US Tariff Storms - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Unity among ASEAN members will determine the success of the ten member states in weathering the US tariff storms that have severely impacted the region, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Labuan Food Industries Makes Waves As Seafood Exporter, Seeks To Almost Triple Output

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan Food Industries Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fishery company with an established international business network, plans to nearly triple its annual finished tuna production next year with the setting up of a new facility here.

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.

Malaysia’s Strategic Response To The Tariff Shock: From Disruption To Institutional Reinvention

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.

MADANI Govt Taking Firm Steps To Address Impact Of US Tariffs -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government is putting in place strong measures to mitigate the United States (US) tariffs’ impact on Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.