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President Xi’s Visit To Malaysia Signals Stronger Malaysia-China Ties, Boosts Economic Prospects - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Malaysia highlights China's commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN, advancing regional cooperation, and deepening the bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. 

Strengthening US Ties, Hybrid Trade Vital For Malaysia’s Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should strengthen its diplomatic ties with key partners such as the United States (US), particularly in business, investment, and security, to ensure sustainable economic growth and maintain fair and balanced trade.

Malaysia Urged To Embrace Bio-based Economy In Palm Oil Sector For Global Sustainability - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must urgently prioritise industrial sustainability by embracing a bio-based economy to remain competitive and sustainable in the global market, particularly in the palm oil sector, according to an expert.

Trump’s Tariff: A Test Of Malaysia’s Trade Resilience

By Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose a 24 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian imports is more than just a protectionist measure.

Anwar’s Call For No Retaliatory Tariff A Wise Move -- Rais Hussin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for no retaliatory tariff following the United States (US) new tariff hike may prove as a wiser move, said EMIR Research founder Datuk Dr Rais Hussin.

Malaysia’s Strategic Response To The Tariff Shock: From Disruption To Institutional Reinvention

By CW Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer recognition — this was not an unforeseen storm.

Anwar Gives Assurance Malaysia Will Not Slip Into Recession Following US 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.

Strengthen ASEAN Centrality To Withstand US Tariff Shock – Don

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.

RHB IB Trims Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5 Pct Amid Tariff Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2025 downwards to 4.5 per cent from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent, following rising trade tensions and recent tariff hikes that pose a threat to the nation’s export-driven economy.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

Malaysia Explores Measures To Mitigate Impact On Exports, Not Considering Retaliatory Tariffs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

Trump’s Tariffs On ASEAN: Nothing To Dread, Everything To Fear

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs targeting several ASEAN nations, significantly raising import duties on key regional trade partners.