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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.
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GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) decision to reduce the tariff rate from 25 per cent to 19 per cent is a positive development for Malaysia’s export sector, particularly in Penang, which is active in industries such as electrical and electronics (E&E), manufacturing, and medical devices.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines a bold vision of structural transformation, social inclusivity, and climate resilience, but its credibility hinges on political will and disciplined execution, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States' (US) decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 pr cent from 25 per cent signals a willingness to negotiate, but the revised tariff is still expected to have significant economic repercussions for Malaysia in the short- and long-term, said an economist.
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth is projected to reach 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026, above the reference forecast in the April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) July 2025 WEO update, released today.
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By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s role in the global supply chain.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains locked in quiet engagement and possibly embracing a deliberate positioning with the United States (US) to lower the 25 per cent tariffs on its exports to the American markets as the Aug 1 deadline approaches.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's special announcement on direct fiscal measures are expected to have short- to medium-term impact on the country’s economy, particularly in private consumption, inflation, and fiscal conditions, according to Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (BIMB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
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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.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed last Friday’s losses to close higher on Monday, tracking gains in regional markets.