Malaysia Focuses On Three Priority Economic Deliverables At AFMGM 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has focused on three priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under the financial track — sustainable financing, digital economy, and inclusive development  — which will be the main focus of discussions at the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM) from April 7-10.

Malaysian SMEs Urged To Diversify, Leverage ASEAN Countries To Navigate Tariff Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take steps to diversify both their sources of raw materials and their customer base, ensuring that supply chain risks are mitigated, according to Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) national president Datuk William Ng.

FMM, ACCCIM Urge Govt To Engage US On Tariff Hike, Warns Of Significant Impact On Malaysian Exports And Employment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to engage with the United States to seek a reconsideration of the newly imposed 24 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports.

Trump’s Latest Tariffs To Weigh On Regional Markets, Malaysia’s E&E Exports

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The global financial markets and regional export-reliant economies including Malaysia are bracing for increased volatility following US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff rollout effective April 5 and April 9, 2025.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

US Tariff Announcement Weighs Down FBM KLCI In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index was 0.52 per cent lower in early trade, in tandem with regional markets as US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10 per cent on all countries, effective April 5 and another set of “individualised reciprocal higher tariff” on certain countries effectied April 9.

AI-Media, Audioshake To Revolutionise Live Broadcasting With AI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered language technology and solutions, has announced an advanced partnership with AudioShake, an audio technology company specialising in sound separation.

SBC Medical Faces Q4 Challenges But Achieves Full-Year Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (SBC Medical), a global owner, operator and provider of management services and products to cosmetic treatment centres, reported a mixed performance with a decline in quarterly figures but a notable increase in annual revenues.

From Finance To Farming: Tee's Bold Leap Into Aquaponics

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) – Leaving behind a decade-long career in banking for agriculture might seem like an unlikely path, but driven by passion and a quest for fulfilment, Logan Tee made the bold move.

Cautious Aidilfitri Spending Despite Stable Economy, Labour Market

PUTRAJAYA, March 30 (Bernama) -- Economic uncertainty is shaping Malaysians' spending habits this festive season, with consumers adopting a cautious approach despite stable economic conditions.

RM131.5 Mln Govt Funding And P2P, ECF Platforms To Help SMEs Scale Up On Tech -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Seven equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platforms have been selected to participate in the RM131.5 million New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF).  

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in early trade, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street, analysts said.