Penang Diversifies Exports To Offset US Tariff Impact - Chow

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Penang is actively diversifying and expanding its export markets to safeguard the sustainability of both the domestic and national economic chains.

US Tariffs: A Self-inflicted Wound With Global Consequences

By Sukudhew (Sukhdave) Singh

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) sweeping tariffs, and the inevitable retaliatory measures, are a dangerous and misguided approach to trade.
 

Trump’s Tariff Shock: Implications For Malaysia

By Yin Shao Loong

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The April 2 tariffs unveiled by United States (US) President Donald Trump have shocked the world and represent a departure from the globalisation policy of previous US administrations.

Ringgit Stable Against US Dollar, Ends Marginally Higher At 4.44

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit, which faced pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs, closed relatively stable today, said an analyst. 

Thailand Says Ready To Negotiate With US After Being Hit With 36 Pct Tariff

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Thai government stands ready to negotiate with the United States (US) after President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 36 per cent retaliatory tariff on Thai exports to the US.

Malaysia Explores Measures To Mitigate Impact On Exports, Not Considering Retaliatory Tariffs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

Malaysia Should Take Advantage Of Unilateral Agreements To Prepare For Possible Impact Of Trump's Tariffs - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of all unilateral free trade agreements to further expand market potential as an early preparatory measure to face any possible impact from the implementation of tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Shortened Holiday Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade sideways next week in a shortened trading week, hovering between 1,505 and 1,515.

FBM KLCI Futures To Trade Sideways Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) --The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade within a narrow range during the upcoming holiday-shortened trading week, mirroring the cash market’s performance.

Malaysia’s Trade Performance Registers 5.9 Pct Y-O-Y Growth To RM223.89 Bln - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance maintained its positive momentum in February 2025, recording a 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to reach RM223.89 billion, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

MEUFTA: EU, Malaysia To Restart Trade Talks Before Summer

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) expects the first round of negotiations on resuming the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) to take place before the summer or second half of 2025, said European External Action Service managing director for Asia and the Pacific Niclas Kvarnström.

Malaysia-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Last Year Jumps 4.4 Pct To US$18.14 Bln - Ambassador

HANOI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Vietnam last year jumped 4.4 per cent to US$18.14 billion (RM83.11 billion) from US$17.38 billion recorded in 2023, indicating improved trade activities between the two ASEAN member countries.