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KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move has caused ripple effects globally.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed on the sidelines amid concerns over reciprocal tariff rates set to take effect on April 9, prompting a more cautious tone in the market.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net sellers last week across eight Asian markets, reversing their single-week buying streak, recording a heavy net outflow of US$7.12 billion (RM31.68 billion, US$1 = RM4.45), with South Korea and India experiencing the heaviest selling pressure.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to a lack of buying interest, as market uncertainty persists following US President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- As the United States, under President Donald Trump, moves to reshape the global trading system to its advantage, Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair in 2025 will be critical in charting the bloc’s next stage of economic growth.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Concerns about a global recession are growing, driven by recent revisions to the gross domestic product (GDP) for the United States (US), Europe, and China, along with Donald Trump’s announcement on Thursday of new reciprocal tariff plans.
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN finance ministers will meet here next week amid a sense of urgency to deepen economic integration and enhance financial resilience as the global trade war erupts, no thanks to debilitating tariffs imposed by the United States.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) — Putrajaya refutes the claim by the US authorities that Malaysia has imposed 47 per cent tariff on US imports into Malaysia and emphasises that reciprocal tariffs do not serve the principles of free and fair trade stipulated under the World Trade Organisation, of which 164 countries, including the US, is a member.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) — Putrajaya refutes the claim by the US authorities that Malaysia has imposed 47 per cent tariff on US imports into Malaysia and emphasises that reciprocal tariffs do not serve the principles of free and fair trade stipulated under the World Trade Organisation, of which 164 countries, including the US, is a member.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain defensive versus the US dollar, trading at a range of 4.42-4.45, barring surprises, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2025 real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts to 4.3 per cent from 4.9 per cent and to 4.0 per cent from 4.6 per cent for 2026.
