ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Firmer Lifted By Banking, Telco Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, lifted by persistent buying in heavyweights, particularly in the banking, telecommunications (telco), and plantation sectors, amid continued investor interest and optimistic sectoral outlooks.

China Ready To Share Rare Earth Processing Technology With Malaysia

TAPAH, April 17 (Bernama) -- China is ready to share its rare earth processing technology with Malaysia - a move which will generate greater value compared to exporting raw materials.

Anwar, Paetongtarn Reaffirm ASEAN's Collective Stand On US Tariffs

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issue of United States (US) tariffs collectively at the ASEAN level.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Sync With Regional Markets

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

Xi's Visit Elevates Malaysia’s Role As A Strategic Middle Power - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit elevates Malaysia’s role as a middle power, integrated into both United States and China supply chains, with room to manoeuvre as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing continue to escalate.

Xi Makes Three Proposals To Deepen Strategic Partnership With Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) --  Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined a three-point proposal to build a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future, during talks with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Wednesday.

Johor Records RM27.4 Bln Investment In 1Q, A Positive Sign For The State -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, April 17 (Bernama) -- The RM27.4 billion investment recorded in Johor during the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 is a positive indicator of the investment climate in the state, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Malaysia, China To Boost Cooperation In Rail Industry

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China have agreed to strengthen and advance the railway industry through comprehensive cooperation, including rail industry development, sharing of best practices and joint project implementation.

China Backs Malaysia’s Regional Economic Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama)-- China has expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s regional initiatives, including the ASEAN-China-Gulf Cooperation Council Cooperation Summit, reflecting open regionalism aimed at supporting economic and financial stability and coordinated development across Asia.