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Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

ASEAN Must Deepen Intra-regional Trade To Stay Competitive - Singapore Foreign Minister

From Hasnah Jusid

SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must strengthen intra-regional trade and enhance economic connectivity to adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape, said Singapore’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

Timor-Leste Eyes ASEAN Partners For Greater Sunrise Project

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste has invited ASEAN investors to participate in the development of the Greater Sunrise gas field project, which is expected to open new investment opportunities and strengthen local industry participation, said its Ambassador to Malaysia, Lisualdo Gaspar.

Malaysia-US Trade Agreement Defends National Interest, Sovereignty --Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Oct (Bernama) – Malaysia remains committed to a whole-of-government approach, consistently ensuring that the country's interests and sovereignty are protected when finalising the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US).

Malaysia-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement Safeguards National Economic Interests, Security -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Okt (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-United States (US) Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) contains clauses that safeguard national sovereignty, with its implementation based on the nation’s economic interests and security, as well as domestic laws and regulations. 

Trump Visit, Trade Deal To Boost Malaysia’s GDP Growth -- Analyst

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Sunday has the potential to lift Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.5 to 0.7 percentage points each year through to 2030, an analyst said.

Lower Tariff To Boost Malaysian Palm Oil Competitiveness In US Market – MPOB

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 (Bernama) --  Malaysia is set to benefit from the United States’ (US) decision to lower tariffs to below 19 per cent on 1,711 Malaysian export products, including palm oil and cocoa products -- a move which is expected to enhance the price competitiveness of Malaysian goods in the US market.

MITI Projects Approved Investments Of RM104 Bln In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has projected 2025’s approved investments to amount to RM104 billion involving manufacturing and selected services sectors under the purview of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

MITI Projects 2025 Approved Investments Of RM104 Bln For Manufacturinig And Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has projected 2025’s approved investments to amount to RM104 billion involving manufacturing and selected services sectors under the purview of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.

US Tariff Cut To Spur Positive Ripple Effects Across Key Sectors – Nga

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Progressive trade outcomes such as the United States’ (US) decision to reduce tariffs on Malaysian exports will have positive ripple effects across multiple sectors, including construction and manufacturing, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

US Tariff Cut Signals Openness, 13MP Key Economic Buffer For Malaysia - Economists

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.