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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 Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor and pharmaceutical exports to the United States (US) are exempt from the 19 per cent tariff for now, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- UMS Integration Ltd rose on its Main Market debut, becoming the first Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed company to achieve a secondary listing on Bursa Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines a bold vision of structural transformation, social inclusivity, and climate resilience, but its credibility hinges on political will and disciplined execution, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
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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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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States’ decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is a significant achievement and stems from Malaysia’s thorough and methodical negotiating process, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia charts its path forward under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), the financial sector must play a transformative role in enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate meaningfully in strategic growth sectors, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad & Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been crafted with the core objectives of the MADANI Economy framework at its foundation while maintaining the flexibility to navigate both domestic and external uncertainties over the next five years, said an economist.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government has boldly and decisively shaped the direction of national policies through the formulation of a comprehensive framework known as the MADANI Economy that is based on sustainability, the people’s well-being, and governance with integrity.
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By K.Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Efforts to reform the local semiconductor industry and revitalise the high-value global services sector are among the main focuses of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as part of broader measures to strengthen the country’s economic diversification.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The government will vigorously implement key strategic plans within the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) framework to boost growth in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries and key strategic sectors.