Tengku Zafrul Receives Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister, Discusses Bilateral Ties, Tariff Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry  Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz received a courtesy visit from Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, to discuss recent developments in bilateral relations, including issues related to United States (US) tariffs.

ASEAN Leaders To Head To Washington, Negotiate As A Single Bloc And Voice -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as the ASEAN chair this year, has requested, through its Foreign  Ministry, a special United States (US)-ASEAN summit to discuss the tariff issue.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback After US Pauses Tariffs For 90 Days

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious after Washington announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

12th AFMGM Successfully Concludes, Signalling Continued Unity Among Member Countries

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded today, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.

Ringgit Remains Resilient Despite Uncertainties Due To US Tariffs - BNM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Uncertainties in the foreign exchange market will continue to prevail until there is greater clarity on policy direction, particularly regarding the tariff lengths, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Penang To Hold Roundtable On US Tariff -- Chow

BUTTERWORTH, April 10 (Bernama) -- Penang, through the Economy State Executive Council Meeting, will organise a roundtable session with industry players, academics, and the state leadership tomorrow to discuss the United States’ (US) recent tariff announcement.

ASEAN To Work Constructively With Member States And The US To Promote Sustainable Global Economy - Amir Hamzah

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is prepared to collaborate constructively with all partners, including the United States (US), to discover balanced, forward-looking solutions that promote a more resilient and sustainable global economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Rebounds Following 90-day Tariff Pause

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak following US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Special ASEAN Leaders' Meeting To Be Convened To Discuss Potential Disruptions To Regional Trade, Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) --  A Special ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting will be convened to discuss the en bloc’s member states’ way forward and to address and mitigate potential disruptions to regional trade, supply chain networks, and cross-border investments in the face of rising geopolitical and economic challenges

ASEAN To Engage In Frank And Constructive Dialogue With US On Tariffs, Says It Will Not Retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) – ASEAN will engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns after Washington imposed tariffs on 168 countries including all members of the Southeast Asian grouping.

ASEAN To Be More Efficient For More Room On Tariff Negotiations -- Sri Mulyani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states are focusing on eliminating distortions to be more efficient for more room on negotiations, as Washington expressed concerns about tariff and non-tariff barriers, says Indonesia Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

Malaysia Welcomes US Move To Pause Higher Tariffs, Assesses Rapid Changes - Tengku Zafrul

By M.Saraswathi 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia welcomes the United States’ (US) move to pause higher tariffs for numerous trading partners, while acknowledging that this volatility creates significant challenges for ASEAN economies.