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.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- United States (US) Department of the Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia Robert Kaproth met with senior ASEAN officials here today to apprise them of the imposition of tariffs on 168 countries by the US.
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.
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.
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to improve its preparedness in facing global economic uncertainties, including the impact of the market crash in the United States (US), which recorded losses of trillions of dollars, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The direct impact on the construction sector following the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on imports from Malaysia to the United States (US), effective April 9, is expected to be minimal, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN countries need to come together and form an agreement on the tariffs announced by the United States (US) to ensure that upcoming negotiations and discussions have a solid foundation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should not panic or rush into decisions regarding the impact of the 24 per cent reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysian goods, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still has room to negotiate with the United States (US) regarding Washington's imposition of a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysian goods, said Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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.
