KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Plus Three (APT) countries have reaffirmed their strong commitment to deepening regional economic integration and maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, amid escalating global economic and trade uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- A series of courtesy visits by dignitaries from various countries, as well as the European Union, highlight Malaysia’s active role in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue to strengthen its intra-ASEAN trade relations and engage in multilateral partnerships, as this approach will reduce dependence on any single country and benefit all parties by minimising both trade and non-trade barriers, including tariffs and the movement of goods across borders.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The 25 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (US) is a decision made by President Donald Trump and not the result of negotiations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands to gain immensely from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France and Brazil, not only in attracting potential investments, but also in expanding export markets as protectionist tendencies from American tariffs threaten to shutter global trade.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s engagement with any multilateral platform is focused on trade facilitation and sustainable development, guided by national interest rather than ideological alignment, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia fully supports a comprehensive reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) — The BRICS grouping has sent a strong message in defence of a rules-based multilateral trading system, rejecting unilateral, punitive and discriminatory protectionist measures imposed that are not in line with international laws, under the pretext of environmental concerns.
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity.
From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will conduct a comprehensive review of potential membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), taking into account various aspects, including the required commitments and the effectiveness of participation in the institution, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an increase in intra-BRICS trade and for the grouping to emerge as a strong and principled force, grounded in equity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to shaping a more balanced and just international order.
