Tariffs Will Impact Guan Chong's Margin For US-Bound Products -- MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariffs will negatively impact the margin for Guan Chong Bhd’s (GCB) US-bound products, especially butter and liquor, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid US Tensions, Cautious Market

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on selling activities in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors’ heavyweights, amid tensions between US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Malaysia Ready To Adapt Palm Oil Export Strategy Amid New US Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic and stands ready to adjust its palm oil export strategy in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States (US), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

90-Day Tariff Pause Allows Malaysia To Continue Exporting To The US As Usual -- Johari

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will still be able to continue its commodity export activities to the United States (US) as usual during this 90-day period, following the pause on new tariffs imposed by the US.

Bursa Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting and tracking Wall Street’s strong performance last Friday.

ASEAN Must Remain Neutral In Trade War Between Economic Superpowers - Andrew Sheng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain neutral in the escalating global trade war over tariffs between superpowers the United States and China, former Bank Negara Assistant Governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng said.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing Trade War Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed weaker against the US dollar today, weighed down by cautious market sentiment following reports of a 104 per cent tariff imposed on China, indicating the likelihood of a prolonged trade war.

Moody’s: Malaysia Among Countries That May Gain Market Share As US Tariffs Shift APAC Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The sweeping United States (US) tariffs will be credit negative for Asia-Pacific (APAC), but lower-tariff countries such as Malaysia, India, and the Philippines may gain market share through trade triangulation to serve the US market, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Foreign Investors Pull RM31.68 Bln From Asian Markets, South Korea Sees Heaviest Selling

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net sellers last week across eight Asian markets, reversing their single-week buying streak, recording a heavy net outflow of US$7.12 billion (RM31.68 billion, US$1 = RM4.45), with South Korea and India experiencing the heaviest selling pressure.

Reciprocal Tariff Impact On Malaysia's Construction Sector Is Minimal -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) --  The direct impact on the construction sector following the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Malaysia to the United States (US), effective April 9, is expected to be minimal, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

MGCC Steps Up Support For Malaysian Businesses Amid US Tariff Concerns

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MGCC) has ramped up its strategic advisory efforts to support Malaysian businesses in navigating the economic challenges posed by the United States’ (US) latest tariff measures.

Maybank IB Shaves GDP Growth Forecast To 4.3 Pct In 2025 Due To US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts to 4.3 per cent from 4.9 per cent and to 4.0 per cent from 4.6 per cent for 2026.