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By M.Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- As the global economic landscape shifts dramatically, ASEAN stands at a critical juncture, ready to navigate the challenges ahead, but the region's success hinges on the strength of its political will and coordinated efforts, said Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will demonstrate strong leadership and act responsibly within ASEAN to address the United States' latest tariff measures, said National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) vice-president Datuk AT Kumararajah.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued to close lower on Wednesday, dragged by huge losses in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and amid investor caution over the United States' reciprocal tariffs taking effect today, which have heightened concerns about global trade tensions, an analyst said.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar in early trade today, recovering slightly on technical correction after recent losses, amid a mixed overnight performance by the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Panasonic Manufacturing Malaysia Bhd (PMMA) said that the gas supply disruption resulting from the Putra Heights fire is expected to impact the production of its fan and electric iron products, resulting in an estimated loss of revenue of approximately three per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded from yesterday's losses to end higher on Tuesday despite the slightly weaker underlying cash market.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- The ringgit continued to close lower against the US dollar, weighed down by lingering market concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued to close lower on Tuesday, tracking its regional peers’ downward momentum, as global sentiment was ruled by worries over the United States (US) tariff decision and escalating trade war, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) has activated its crisis and emergency response teams and swiftly mobilised resources, including volunteers, to assist and support individuals and families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Syuhada Yusof
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Any revision to the 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.5 to 5.5 per cent will be based on a comprehensive impact analysis by the National Geoeconomic Command Centre (NGCC), said the Finance Ministry.
