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US Tariffs Stoke Unease Among Public, Businesses & Foreign Firms In China

BEIJING, April 13 (Bernama) -- A sense of disquiet and anxiety is certainly spreading among the Chinese public following the barrage of US retaliatory tariffs imposed on China over the past week, unsettling markets and fuelling fears of a global recession.

Tariffs - The Accidental State Enemy 

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- By now, just about every adult and even many younger individuals has likely come across the word tariffs, whether through the news, social media, or everyday conversations since April 2.

MIDF Maintains Retail Sales Growth Forecast Of 4.6 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd is maintaining its forecast of retail sales growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025, down from the 5.5 per cent expansion recorded in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped into negative territory today to end the week on a subdued note, weighed down by selling in banking blue chips as investors continued to assess the global trade outlook.

Malaysia's Wholesale And Retail Trade Records RM148.3 Bln In Sales In February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sector recorded total sales of RM148.3 billion in February 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 5.1 per cent, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

SAMENTA Urges SMEs Not To Be Overly Reliant On A Single Market Amid US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) urged local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), not to be over reliant on a single market in light of the United States’ (US) 90-day pause on reciprocal tariff while the 10 per cent baseline rate remains in place.

Tariff Pause Lifts Bursa Malaysia, CI Up 4.47 Pct At Close

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded sharply to close higher today, with the benchmark index rising 4.47 per cent, amid improved market sentiment across the region following the United States (US) tariff pause announcement.

“Welcome To The European Table” Returns To Singapore, Showcasing Premium Greek PDO & PGI Products

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The third edition of the "Hellenic European Products PDO/PGI" initiative, also known as “Welcome to the European Table”, recently took place at the Cali Ascott Raffles Place in Singapore.

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.

Trump’s Tariff: A Test Of Malaysia’s Trade Resilience

By Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose a 24 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian imports is more than just a protectionist measure.

Bank Negara Malaysia And Bank Of Thailand Strengthen Partnership To Enhance Cyber Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank of Thailand (BOT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint efforts in cybersecurity and digital fraud protection.

Maybank IB Maintains Positive Outlook On EMS Sector Despite Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) has maintained its positive outlook on the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector, despite the impact of new tariffs, which have weighed heavily on sector valuations.