Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

First Meeting Of Fifth Session Of 15th Parliament Ends, West Asia Among Top Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara sessions for the First Meeting of 2026, which ended today, saw the focus given to boosting the country’s economic resilience, fiscal management, and the government’s efforts to monitor the impact of the West Asia conflicts on the national and global economy.

Govt Conducting Cost-benefit Analysis Of Agreement On Reciprocal Trade - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive assessment, including a cost-benefit analysis of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), is underway to ensure that any decision is based on national interests and complies with Malaysia’s commitments, obligations, and policy space. 

Licensing Certainty Commitments, Critical Mineral MoU Won't Affect Technical Conditions On Lynas - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Both of Malaysia's commitments regarding Licensing Certainty as contained in the Joint Statement on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) (Article 5.2) and the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Critical Minerals (Areas of Cooperation, Section 3) do not affect the government's decision to enforce technical conditions on Lynas Malaysia or other rare earth elements (REE) companies that are about to be approved to operate in Malaysia.

RAM Ratings Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4–5 Pct Amid Resilient Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection at 4.0 per cent to 5.0 per cent for 2026, reflecting expectations of continued strength in the domestic economy.

MITI Minister To Contact Us Counterpart On ART, Says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will liaise with his US counterpart regarding the implications of the US Supreme Court ruling on the Agreement of Reciprocal Trade (ART) and the new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.

Ringgit Ends Mostly Higher Vs ASEAN Peers But Lower Against US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against ASEAN currencies on Friday but eased against the US dollar and other major currencies as traders remained cautious amid geopolitical risks and uncertainties over US tariffs.

Malaysia Must Not Rely Solely On Tariff Adjustments To Be Competitive But Diversify Export Base – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is largely an export-oriented nation, must not rely solely on tariff adjustments to boost its competitiveness but also diversify its export base, said economist Nadia Jalil.

Investment Inflows Among Key Issues Discussed In MITI Meeting With PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Investment inflows into the country were among the key issues discussed at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry’s (MITI) top management meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here today.

Government Takes Cautious Approach On ART, Protects RM367.5 Bln Malaysia-US Trade – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The government will adopt a cautious approach in determining Malaysia’s position on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, stressing the need to safeguard national economic and trade interests.

CIMB Maintains 2026 GDP Forecast At 4.5 Pct despite US Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 4.5 per cent in 2026, despite the US Supreme Court striking down the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs.

Gold Futures End Higher On Rising Uncertainty Over New US Tariff Regime

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday on rising uncertainty over the new US tariff regime.