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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade cautiously against the dollar next week as investors monitor external developments, particularly regarding United States tariffs.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.
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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States' (US) decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 pr cent from 25 per cent signals a willingness to negotiate, but the revised tariff is still expected to have significant economic repercussions for Malaysia in the short- and long-term, said an economist.
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PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia will not bow to pressure that could undermine national policies, including negotiations with the United States (US) related to tariffs.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger US economic data fuelled demand for the greenback.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for 2025, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Global asset manager Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) expects the ringgit to strengthen against the US dollar in the second half of 2025 (2H2025), supported by gains in Asian markets.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue to strengthen its intra-ASEAN trade relations and engage in multilateral partnerships, as this approach will reduce dependence on any single country and benefit all parties by minimising both trade and non-trade barriers, including tariffs and the movement of goods across borders.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have strengthened Malaysia’s international standing as a strategic trade partner and opened doors to new global markets and investment opportunities.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The 25 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (US) is a decision made by President Donald Trump and not the result of negotiations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains competitive relative to its ASEAN peers despite the potential 10 per cent additional tariff imposed by the United States (US) on countries perceived to be aligned with BRICS, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank.
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By Syed Iylia Hariz Al-Qadri Syed Izman and Ummu Khalidah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recently concluded official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have been described as a strategic move to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global economic and geopolitical arena.