ASEAN Will Not Retaliate Against US Tariffs But Engage Washington For A Reduction - Amir Hamzah 

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.

Ringgit Retreats To Open Marginally Lower As Trump’s Tariff Move Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to open marginally lower today, weighed by pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs.

Ringgit Stable Against US Dollar, Ends Marginally Higher At 4.44

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, which faced pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs, closed relatively stable today, said an analyst. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid US Tariff Hike

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower again on Thursday in tandem with regional rubber futures markets in light of the greater-than-expected US tariff hike and sharp declines in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

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.

Malaysia Needs To Shift Economy To Next Level Of Productivity - Nordin Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will need to shift its own economy to the next level of productivity to remain competitive post-US tariffs announcement as internal reforms are now becoming even more important to the country.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly lower, in tandem with regional markets, as US President Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariffs plan. 

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

Malaysian Glovemakers Among Top Gainers Following Trump's Tariff Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian glove makers are among the top gainers today as the American tariff differential widens between Malaysia and China exports to the United States (US), which stands at 24 per cent and at least 54 per cent, respectively. 

Trump’s Tariffs On ASEAN: Nothing To Dread, Everything To Fear

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners. 

US Tariff Announcement Weighs Down FBM KLCI In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index was 0.52 per cent lower in early trade, in tandem with regional markets as US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10 per cent on all countries, effective April 5 and another set of “individualised reciprocal higher tariff” on certain countries effectied April 9.

Trump Announces Tariffs On All Countries, Including Malaysia At 24 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) --  President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the United States (US) would introduce a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all countries and higher duties on some countries, including Malaysia at 24 per cent.