Malaysia Mission Calls On WTO To Play Crucial Role Amid Global Trade War

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.”

US Tariffs Conflict To Keep Rubber Market Range-bound Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with potential volatility due to global economic and weather-related factors, said industry expert Denis Low.

Trump's Proposed Tariffs Could Slash Global Trade Growth By Up To 10 Pct -- Steven Altman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- There is a potential reduction of global trade volume by 7 to 10 per cent in the medium to long term, marking a substantial decline if United States President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are enacted.

Reezal Merican’s Term As MATRADE Chairman Extended For Two Years

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican will remain chairman of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) for another two years, starting April 18, 2025.  

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Drops 20.8 Pct In January 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.8 per cent to 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, compared to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Close Mostly Higher Amid Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher due to stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

MEUFTA: EU, Malaysia To Restart Trade Talks Before Summer

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) expects the first round of negotiations on resuming the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) to take place before the summer or second half of 2025, said European External Action Service managing director for Asia and the Pacific Niclas Kvarnström.

Kenanga Research Keeps Overweight On Plantations Amid Supply Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Export Pace

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on weaker export pace, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Govt To Intensify Efforts Malaysia Is Recognised As Trusted Investment Destination, Trade Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify efforts to ensure that Malaysia continues to be recognised as a reliable investment destination and trade partner for foreign investors from around the world, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

MATRADE To Unveil MADANI Digital Trade, A Platform To Connect Malaysian Businesses To Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is set to launch MADANI Digital Trade (MDT), an integrated virtual showcase, on March 13, 2025, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), here.