KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) – ASEAN will engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns after Washington imposed tariffs on 168 countries including all members of the Southeast Asian grouping.
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.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to lead Malaysia’s delegation to Washington at end of this month to discuss the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia.
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN countries need to come together and form an agreement on the tariffs announced by the United States (US) to ensure that upcoming negotiations and discussions have a solid foundation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened after US President Donald Trump announced global reciprocal tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today on expectations that Malaysia will be among the least affected by the US government's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, given that the country is seen as having one of the lowest tariff rates.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Canada is intensifying its efforts to broaden its trade and investment footprint, including strengthening ties with Malaysia and seeking to penetrate new markets, said High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia Jodi Robinson.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the WTO has called on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to play a crucial role and “show its ability and readiness” to address global trade challenges, such as “unilateral actions by certain countries that lead to (a) trade war.”
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Local solar industry players should explore alternative markets, particularly in ASEAN, to reduce reliance on the United States (US), the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government will place greater emphasis on promoting Malaysia as a safe investment destination, based on political and economic stability, pro-business policies, and its strategic location in Southeast Asia, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).
