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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The United States’ move to impose a 19 per cent reciprocal tariff rate on Malaysian goods will not have any impact on the competitiveness of Malaysia’s commodities in the global market, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.25 and 4.26 against the US dollar next week, following weaker-than-expected United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July, which may prompt the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to consider an interest rate cut at its September meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as the dollar strengthened following new tariffs imposed by the United States on its trading partners, alongside developments related to the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The government remains firm on matters related to policies in the financial system, government procurements, and Bumiputera interests during negotiations with the United States (US) on reciprocal tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction of the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff could enhance the overall cost competitiveness of Malaysian-manufactured goods in the US market and serve as an important signal of improved bilateral trade relations.
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that modifies the reciprocal tariff rate for dozens of countries ahead of his self-imposed Aug 1 trade deal deadline, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but rose against other major currencies, with investors still weighing the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and Washington’s reciprocal tariff measures, which take effect today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has imposed a reduced tariff of 19 per cent on Malaysian imports, effective Aug 8, 2025.
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience in 2025, underpinned by strong domestic demand, robust investment activity, and favourable labour market conditions, despite pressures from global trade tensions and policy uncertainty.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s shipping industry navigated cautiously in the first half of 2025, as industry players assessed market conditions and challenges, operating in a complex environment that demanded a measured and deliberate strategy.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to maintain its upward bias next week, building on the renewed buying interest seen over the past two sessions, said UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan.
