Anwar Confirms Special Parliament Session On May 5 To Discuss US Tariff Issue

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- A special sitting will be held at the Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the issue of the United States' retaliatory tariffs imposed on Malaysia.

HR Minister Urges Penang’s Tech Sector To Embrace Innovation And Reimagine Economic Future

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penang’s semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the state’s future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.

Tengku Zafrul To Meet US Trade Rep, Officials In Washington On April 24 To Discuss Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is set to meet United States Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer and other relevant officials in Washington on April 24, to discuss the reciprocal tariff imposed on Malaysia.

Malaysia, China To Deepen Strategic Cooperation In Four Key Sectors 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will deepen economic cooperation by focusing on four key sectors — the digital, green, blue, and tourism economies — with efforts aimed at enhancing integration across industrial, supply, value, data, and talent chains.

Profit-taking In Heavyweights At Midday Weighs On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, dragged down by profit-taking in several heavyweight counters, particularly within the industrial products, banking, and utility sectors.

Rubber Market Eases Slightly Amid Weaker Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased today, following weaker regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Buying In Banking, Utilities Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by selective buying interest in banking and utilities counters.

Anwar: ASEAN To Act As One On US Tariffs

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will leverage its strong ties with the United States, Europe, China and ASEAN to seek a resolution to the US retaliatory import tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park Strengthens Collaboration With Brazil, AWS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park has established strategic partnerships involving Brazil’s ChipInventor and Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the support of the Embassy of Brazil in Malaysia through the Innovation Diplomacy Programme as well as the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Malaysia To Monitor US Tariffs, Ensure Semiconductor Industry Remains Competitive -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue monitoring the latest developments regarding tariffs imposed by the United States, even though the semiconductor industry is not directly affected by the situation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

There Is No Winner In This Tariff Spat -- Andrew Sheng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- There will be no winner in the United States (US) sweeping global tariffs and similar responses from other countries, and the only way forward is through negotiation to minimise the damage, said former Bank Negara Malaysia assistant governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng.

Anwar’s Call For No Retaliatory Tariff A Wise Move -- Rais Hussin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for no retaliatory tariff following the United States (US) new tariff hike may prove as a wiser move, said EMIR Research founder Datuk Dr Rais Hussin.