13MP Aims To Narrow State Gaps By Balancing Development Expenditure -- Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises reducing the development gap between states through a more balanced distribution of development expenditure (DE).

ASEAN Must Boost Interdependence, Trade, Investments For Long-term Economic Survival

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's role as the chair of ASEAN in promoting trade and investment in Southeast Asia, as well as deepening integration through greater interdependence, is crucial for its long-term economic survival amid the uncertainties of the international marketplace.

Malaysia Agrees To Exempt Some Palestinian Food Products From Duties -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to exempt some Palestinian agricultural and food products from customs duties, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

Dewan Negara Passes Amendments To Anti Dumping Law To Protect Local Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara today passed the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to strengthen protection for local industries from unfair trade practices from foreign countries.

Market Determines Vehicle Prices, Not The Govt -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Vehicle selling prices in Malaysia are not controlled by the government and are determined by the market, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

13MP To Ensure Malaysia Stays Competitive Through Digitalisation, Value Creation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) --The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is an important document that outlines the country’s development strategy for the next five years with the aim of ensuring Malaysia remains competitive amid an increasingly challenging global landscape.

US Appeals Court Ruling Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional Can Bring Relief To Global Economy

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ruling by a United States (US) federal appeals court declaring most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal could bring relief to the global economy by easing cost pressures on businesses and restoring demand. 

US Appeals Court Finds Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Unconstitutional

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Bernama-dpa) -- A United States (US) appeals court on Friday ruled that US President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on imports under a national emergency law, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Penang To Launch CM Fund-Transition Financing Scheme To Boost Sustainable Manufacturing

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Penang is set to take a major step towards becoming Southeast Asia’s leading green manufacturing hub with the upcoming launch of the CM Fund-Transition Financing Scheme.

Procurement, Consumer Credit And Anti-Dumping Bills Passed Reflecting The MADANI Reform Agenda

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat ends the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament today after sitting for 24 days, reflecting the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthen the integrity of fiscal governance, protect local industries from unfair trade practices and create more comprehensive consumer credit regulation.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Global Vegetable Oil Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in line with overall weaknesses in global vegetable oil markets, said an analyst.

Federal Govt To Develop Policy, Guidelines, And Explore Creation Of Blue Carbon Credit Trading Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform for trading blue carbon credits, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.