Ringgit Firms Slightly Against Dollar In Early Trade

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar in early trade today, recovering slightly on technical correction after recent losses, amid a mixed overnight performance by the greenback.

CPO Futures End Slightly Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher, snapping a three-day losing streak on bargain hunting.

BNM: Export-oriented ASEAN SMEs Stand To Lose US$237.5 Bln In Revenue Without Sustainable Practices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.

ASEAN Unity Crucial In Weathering US Tariff Storms - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Unity among ASEAN members will determine the success of the ten member states in weathering the US tariff storms that have severely impacted the region, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Labuan Food Industries Makes Waves As Seafood Exporter, Seeks To Almost Triple Output

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan Food Industries Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fishery company with an established international business network, plans to nearly triple its annual finished tuna production next year with the setting up of a new facility here.

Malaysia To Send Officials To Washington To Discuss Tariffs End April

By M.Saraswathi and Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Putrajaya will be despatching its officials to Washington to begin the process of dialogue with the United States on the 24 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed on Malaysia,  Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

China, Japan, South Korea Meet In Kuala Lumpur, Likely To Discuss US Tariffs, Countermeasures

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.

US Tariff May Cause Disruptions In Palm Oil Exports But Malaysia Has Competitive Edge - MPOB

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 (Bernama) -- The newly imposed 24 per cent tariff by the United States on Malaysia may initially disrupt export flows but the country has a competitive edge over major palm oil producers, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

US Tariffs Expected To Have Direct Impact On Malaysia's GDP -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The implementation of tariffs by the United States (US) is expected to have a direct impact on Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), thus presenting challenges to the country's economic growth for this year and possibly for years to come.

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.

MADANI Govt Taking Firm Steps To Address Impact Of US Tariffs -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government is putting in place strong measures to mitigate the United States (US) tariffs’ impact on Malaysia, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Foreign Investors Pull RM31.68 Bln From Asian Markets, South Korea Sees Heaviest Selling

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.