Local Rubber Market Rebounds After Four-day Slump On US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended a four-day losing streak on Thursday, closing higher in line with regional rubber futures markets.

Singapore Will Work With ASEAN For Stronger Economic Integration Amid US Tariffs

SINGAPORE, April 10 (Bernama) -- Singapore will continue to work closely with other ASEAN Member States to double down on regional economic integration amid uncertainties following the new United States (US) tariff measures, said Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Anwar: US Tariff Pause Offers Temporary Relief For Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the 90-day pause of US tariffs on 75 countries, including Malaysia, has offered temporary relief for the country.

ASEAN To Engage In Frank And Constructive Dialogue With US On Tariffs, Says It Will Not Retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) – ASEAN will engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns after Washington imposed tariffs on 168 countries including all members of the Southeast Asian grouping.

China, Malaysia Discuss Economic Cooperation, Joint Response To US Tariff Hikes

BEIJING, April 10 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has held a meeting via video link with Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, as Malaysia currently holds the rotating chair of ASEAN, said a statement released by China's Commerce Ministry on Thursday.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Malaysia Welcomes US Move To Pause Higher Tariffs, Assesses Rapid Changes - Tengku Zafrul

By M.Saraswathi 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia welcomes the United States’ (US) move to pause higher tariffs for numerous trading partners, while acknowledging that this volatility creates significant challenges for ASEAN economies.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Sharply Higher, Tracking Wall Street Rally After US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded sharply at the open on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally after US President Donald Trump announced a pause in tariffs, an analyst said.

Ringgit Rises After US Tariff Pause Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback weakened following the US President’s announcement of a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs, an economist said.

Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause For Over 75 Countries

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had been considering a 90-day delay in elevated reciprocal tariffs with the country’s trading partners "over the last few days", citing diplomatic engagement and goodwill as factors behind the move.

CPO Futures End Lower In Sync With Global Commodity Sell-off

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, amid a global commodity sell-off triggered by the implementation of US tariffs, according to palm oil trader David Ng.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing Trade War Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed weaker against the US dollar today, weighed down by cautious market sentiment following reports of a 104 per cent tariff imposed on China, indicating the likelihood of a prolonged trade war.