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. 

LTAT’s Strong Financial Performance Reflects Effective Management, Say Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has demonstrated strong financial performance, highlighted by its highest dividend payout in seven years that reflected its effective management capabilities, said economists.

ASNB Declares Income Distribution Payout Of RM2.18 Bln For FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), distributed a total income distribution payout of RM2.18 billion for the financial year ending March 31, 2025 (FY2025).

LTAT Declares 5.25 Pct Distribution, RM514.2 Mln, A 7-year High

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has announced a 5.25 per cent total payout for 2024, comprising a five per cent dividend and a 0.25 per cent bonus, its highest in seven years.  

Mongolian Mining Hits Record US$1.0399 Bln Revenue For  FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC) reported its financial results for the year ending Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) with record-high revenue of US$1.0399 billion, slightly up from US$1.038 billion in 2023. (US$1=RM4.43)

Seize EM Opportunity With Reforms, Investment Push - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should seize the opportunity to differentiate itself positively in political and policy stability among emerging markets (EMs) by accelerating foreign and domestic direct investment, leveraging a broadly favourable global backdrop.  

US Tariffs On Mexico, Canada, China Create Opportunities For Malaysian Exporters To Boost US Shipments - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The introduction of tariffs by the United States (US) on Mexico, Canada, and China could open opportunities for Malaysian exporters to increase production and double their exports to the US.

National Strategy For Financial Literacy 2.0 To Be Launched In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The second National Strategy for Financial Literacy (NS2.0) is expected to be launched in fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025), aimed at strengthening financial literacy and well-being for Malaysians.

Gold Is On Fire; Will The Price Hit US$5,000 By Year-end?

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Gold price is on fire! The precious metal continues to defy expectations, repeatedly smashing record highs as investors seek refuge from global economic turbulence.

ASEAN, Including Malaysia, Benefits From China's Supply Chain Diversification - Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies, particularly Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, have benefited from China's supply chain diversification, primarily in textiles and electronics, according to Moody's Ratings.

Retirees Should Redirect Small Portion Of Savings Into Higher-Yielding Investments To Enhance Income Security -- SC

 KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) – Retirees should redirect a small portion of their savings into higher-yielding capital market instruments to enhance their income security in their old age rather than holding cash, the Securities Commission (SC) said.

Climate Finance Report Calls For Investment Migration To Fund Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Henley & Partners and the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) released a groundbreaking climate finance report that highlights failures in funding urgent climate action and explores how investment migration can unlock vital resources for nations most affected by climate change.