By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Malaysia will not compromise on its principled support for Palestine or its ties with Iran, even if it risks economic retaliation from the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told the Dewan Rakyat today.  He said Putrajaya remains...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — CIMB Investment Bank Bhd anticipates a moderate 4.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, as expectations of higher tariffs set in and a softer Industrial Production Index (IPI) point to a potential slowdown in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025).

NAYPYIDAW, July 11 — After US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a fresh round of tariffs on 14 countries, with the highest rate of 40 per cent imposed on Myanmar, Myanmar's ruling military general has asked Trump for a reduction on the rate on his country's exports.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The United States has imposed a higher tariff of 25 per cent on any and all Malaysian products sent into the country, separate from all sectoral tariffs, effective August 1, this year.

WASHINGTON, June 28 — President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will send out a letter over the next week and a half informing countries of the United States (US) tariff rates they will be required to pay, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The ringgit continues to strengthen against the US dollar today, as the United States’ economic data points to further weakening amid concerns over tariffs and fiscal policies, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The ringgit rebounded to open higher against the US dollar today, as markets assessed the outlook for US President Donald Trump's tariff policy, an analyst said.

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 30 — A federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Thursday, a day after a US trade court ruled that Trump had exceeded his authority in imposing the duties and ordered an immediate block on them.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, boosted by improved investor confidence in emerging market currencies after a US court temporarily halted a decision to block most Trump-era import tariffs, an analyst said.

BANFF, Alberta, May 23 — Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven democracies papered over their differences on Thursday, pledging to address "excessive imbalances" in the global economy and saying they could increase sanctions on Russia.

SEOGWIPO, May 16 — The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (Apec) trade gathering comes to a close on Friday, with divisions over US tariffs and reforms to the World Trade Organisation putting the adoption of a joint statement in doubt, according to some diplomats.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Malaysia’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) companies will not be able to absorb the United States’ (US) tariff implications or maintain prices for US customers, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim rejects the United States’ claim that Malaysia has imposed excessive tariffs amounting to 47 per cent on American goods, describing the accusation as “baseless and unfair”. Speaking during a special...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB Research) has maintained its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.0 per cent following escalating global trade risks.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 — RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2025 downwards to 4.5 per cent from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent, following rising trade tensions and recent tariff hikes that pose a threat to the nation’s export-driven economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Bursa Malaysia extended losses at today’s opening, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street and regional markets as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment.