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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue monitoring the latest developments regarding tariffs imposed by the United States, even though the semiconductor industry is not directly affected by the situation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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TAWAU, April 10 (Bernama) -- The new tariff rates proposed by the United States for 90 countries, including Malaysia, on April 2 are not expected to significantly impact the prices of the country’s export commodities, especially palm oil.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- A Special ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting will be convened to discuss the en bloc’s member states’ way forward and to address and mitigate potential disruptions to regional trade, supply chain networks, and cross-border investments in the face of rising geopolitical and economic challenges
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the broader Asia Pacific region have the potential to be global leaders in the clean energy revolution, said Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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By M.Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia welcomes the United States’ (US) move to pause higher tariffs for numerous trading partners, while acknowledging that this volatility creates significant challenges for ASEAN economies.
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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.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher, snapping a three-day losing streak on bargain hunting.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.
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By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s container port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering efficient, high-quality cargo handling services while working closely with its regulatory partner, the Labuan Port Authority (LPA).
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PUTRAJAYA, April 7 (Bernama) -- The newly imposed 24 per cent tariff by the United States on Malaysia may initially disrupt export flows but the country has a competitive edge over major palm oil producers, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The implementation of tariffs by the United States (US) is expected to have a direct impact on Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), thus presenting challenges to the country's economic growth for this year and possibly for years to come.