Audi Begins Assembly Of Audi Q7 SUV In Pekan, Pahang

PEKAN, April 24 (Bernama) -- Audi has started assembling its first SUV in Southeast Asia at its Pekan plant in Pahang, the group’s only Audi production facility in the region, a statement said.

Malaysia's Solar Sector Remains Resilient As NETR Goals Drive Demand - Plus Xnergy

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s solar sector is unlikely to be significantly affected by the new United States (US) import duties, as local companies typically do not manufacture solar panels for export. 

IMF Cuts Malaysia 2025 GDP To 4.1 Pct On Regional Slowdown

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Malaysia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 to 4.1 per cent, from 4.7 per cent previously, reflecting a broader downward revision across the region.

Tariffs: MITI Committed To Finding Best Solution For Malaysia -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to seeking the best solution regarding retaliatory tariffs for mutual benefit, said its Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, who is currently in Washington, United States of America (US).

OCBC Cuts Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 to 4.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent on a weaker external demand outlook. 

Thailand Eyes Halal Sector To Deepen Economic Ties With Malaysia — Thai Chamber Of Commerce

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Thai Chamber of Commerce views the halal sector as a promising platform for deeper economic collaboration between Thailand and Malaysia.

CIMB Commits RM10 Bln To Boost Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMB) has committed RM10 billion in funding facilities to drive economic integration and unlock cross-border opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia Secures RM1.07 Bln Potential Exports From PM Anwar's Working Visit To Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to Thailand which ended today has attracted potential exports worth RM1.07 billion, including products such as automotive parts, construction, oil and gas, energy, and medical devices.

ASEAN Rejects Any Form Of Unilaterally Imposed Tariffs - Anwar

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any form of unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

Anwar, Paetongtarn Reaffirm ASEAN's Collective Stand On US Tariffs

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, April 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra have reaffirmed their commitment to addressing the issue of United States (US) tariffs collectively at the ASEAN level.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

APO Launches GPA Council, Unveils GP 2.0 Prototypes In Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) successfully hosted the first annual meeting of its Green Productivity Advisory (GPA) Council from April 14 to 15 in Osaka, Japan.