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 Must Present Strong Business Narrative At US Tariff Dialogue - AmCham

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s delegation to the United States (US) regarding President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs must present a strong narrative by highlighting the country’s robust business ecosystem and strategic investment opportunities, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

Bursa Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by bargain hunting and tracking Wall Street’s strong performance last Friday.

Anwar: ASEAN To Act As One On US Tariffs

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will leverage its strong ties with the United States, Europe, China and ASEAN to seek a resolution to the US retaliatory import tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Anwar Warns US Tariffs Risk Straining China-Malaysia Ties

BACHOK, April 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the United States' (US) move to impose retaliatory import tariffs on several countries, including Malaysia, could strain Malaysia’s trade and investment relations with China.

Tariffs - The Accidental State Enemy 

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- By now, just about every adult and even many younger individuals has likely come across the word tariffs, whether through the news, social media, or everyday conversations since April 2.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped into negative territory today to end the week on a subdued note, weighed down by selling in banking blue chips as investors continued to assess the global trade outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, trading in cautious mode as market volatility remained elevated and participants continued to cut down on risk.

SAMENTA Urges SMEs Not To Be Overly Reliant On A Single Market Amid US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) urged local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), not to be over reliant on a single market in light of the United States’ (US) 90-day pause on reciprocal tariff while the 10 per cent baseline rate remains in place.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street's Weaker Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Friday, taking its cue from Wall Street’s weaker performance amid renewed worries over the global trade outlook.

ASEAN Leaders To Head To Washington, Negotiate As A Single Bloc And Voice -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, has requested, through its Foreign  Ministry, a special United States (US)-ASEAN summit to discuss the tariff issue.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback After US Pauses Tariffs For 90 Days

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious after Washington announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.