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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system.
PUTRAJAYA, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, will prioritise the importance of deepening regional economic ties following the announcement of sweeping US tariffs on the bloc’s member nations as well as leading them in engaging Washington in talks to potentially reduce retaliatory tariffs on imports into America.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2025 downwards to 4.5 per cent from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent, following rising trade tensions and recent tariff hikes that pose a threat to the nation’s export-driven economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will need to shift its own economy to the next level of productivity to remain competitive post-US tariffs announcement as internal reforms are now becoming even more important to the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of all unilateral free trade agreements to further expand market potential as an early preparatory measure to face any possible impact from the implementation of tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiaries entered into two separate conditional sale and purchase agreements to dispose of properties to Al-’Aqar Healthcare REIT for RM241 million.
BANGI, March 20 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has unveiled Bangi Fresco, the next evolution of its signature Bandar Puteri Bangi township, further elevating the lifestyle landscape of Klang Valley South with a dynamic new retail hub.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies have been urged to consider strategic partnerships to be more competitive and get more energy transition opportunities beyond the industry.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd is partnering leading local brands for this year’s Hari Raya campaign, Serba-Serbi Aidilfitri, to enhance brand visibility and boost awareness during the festive season.
