US-Malaysia ART Doesn't Prevent Malaysia From Trading, Negotiating With Other Countries -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the United States-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) does not prevent Malaysia from negotiating or trading with other countries, including China.

Malaysia-US Trade Agreement Defends National Interest, Sovereignty --Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Oct (Bernama) – Malaysia remains committed to a whole-of-government approach, consistently ensuring that the country's interests and sovereignty are protected when finalising the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US).

Call For RCEP Secretariat Highlights Importance Of Free Trade Area

By Nor Baizura Basri and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal to have a dedicated secretariat for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) highlights the importance of what is the world’s largest free trade area by gross domestic product.

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).

Ringgit Up Against Major Currencies, Holds Steady Against Greenback On Strong Trade Data

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against major currencies and held firm versus the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as Malaysia posted a stronger trade performance, returning to positive growth in July.

Westports 2Q Net Profit Rises 14 Pct To RM231.63 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Wesports Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 14 per cent to RM231.63 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared with RM203.75 million in the same period last year, on higher container revenue, although increased operating expenses partly offset this. 

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar, Higher Versus Other Majors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but rose against other major currencies, with investors still weighing the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and Washington’s reciprocal tariff measures, which take effect today.

Multitude Of Positive Factors Entrench Malaysia’s Economy On Growth Trajectory – BNM Governor

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour has expressed optimism that Malaysia’s economy remains on a strong growth trajectory due to multiple factors, such as resilient domestic demand and encouraging exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, despite headwinds from impending tariffs.

Tariff Uncertainty Clouds US Apparel Sourcing Decisions, Say Industry Experts

 NEW YORK, July 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Ongoing tariff uncertainty is putting pressure on US textile and apparel firms, as sourcing executives warn that the lack of clear trade rules is complicating supply chain planning, pricing strategies, and diversification efforts, Xinhua reported.

Bursa Stages Rebound To Close At Intra-Day High On Late Bargain Hunting

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting of consumer-related stocks pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, allowing the market to recover losses in the previous two sessions.

US Dismisses Concerns US Tariff Could Alienate ASEAN Member Countries

By Samantha Tan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has dismissed concerns that its newly announced global tariffs could alienate ASEAN partners, reiterating that the measures are necessary to address long-standing trade imbalances.

US Economic Data, Trade Uncertainty Weigh On Ringgit At Close

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week lower against the US dollar on Friday as stronger US economic data fuelled demand for the greenback.