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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will begin reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US) on Tuesday, with the main objective of ensuring that no tariffs are imposed on the country, especially in key sectors, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) – Reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US) are actively underway alongside strong support for local industries and the exploration of new export markets, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to safeguarding the country’s economy through a pragmatic approach, such as boosting domestic consumption, to navigate US tariff uncertainties.
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By Nor Baizura Basri and Zarul Effendi Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Special Parliamentary Session on the United States (US) tariffs provided the government an opportunity to enlighten Members of the Parliament (MPs) about ongoing efforts to manage the impact of global economic uncertainty on Malaysia following the imposition of the tariffs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Members of parliament (MPs) today outlined several proposals to strengthen the country's economy in the face of retaliatory tariffs from the United States (US) and global economic uncertainty.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to raise government guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billion to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are affected following the United States (US) tariff announcement to secure loans from commercial banks.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government will allocate an additional RM50 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to expedite efforts to explore new markets.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is considering revising the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast set in Budget 2025 after gaining more clarity from Malaysia's negotiations with the United States (US) on the tariffs.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals will enable the country to navigate the global uncertainties following the recent announcement of retaliatory tariffs by the United States (US).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- All eyes will be on the Dewan Rakyat on Monday as Members of Parliament convene for a special sitting to deliberate on the United States’ (US) surprise imposition of retaliatory tariffs on Malaysian exports – a move that has sparked concern across government and industry.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd views the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs by the United States (US) as a watershed moment for Malaysia to recalibrate its growth strategy through stronger regional integration and domestic economic reforms.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is anticipated to moderate to 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), from 5.0 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC).