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US tariff on Malaysia reduced to 19%

US president Donald Trump previously described the 25% tariff rate as ‘far less’ than what was needed to eliminate the…
Penurunan tarif AS bantu tingkat perdagangan Malaysia

Penurunan tarif AS bantu tingkat perdagangan Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurangan tarif timbal balik Amerika Syarikat (AS) dijangka memberi impak positif kepada daya saing produk Malaysia di pasaran…
US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers

US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and NATO are working on a novel approach to supply Ukraine with weapons using funds…
Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near…
Cover Image for Dollar set for first monthly gain of 2025 on Fed’s hawkish tone

Toyota, Honda brace for impact after Trump’s auto tariffs

Toyota and Honda likely see lower Q1 operating profits as supply chain costs rise, despite record sales from pre-tariff demand.…
Medicaid, Trump tax cuts 'kick off' 2026 campaign

Medicaid, Trump tax cuts 'kick off' 2026 campaign

RESIDENTS of Columbus, Indiana awoke last week to a yellow billboard purchased by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) blaring: "Under…
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Penang CM hails US tariff cut as relief for Malaysia and Penang’s export sector, urges deeper trade concessions

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The United States’ (US) decision to reduce the tariff rate from 25 per cent to…
World economies reel from Trump's tariffs punch, but most South-East Asian countries rejoice thanks to kinder rates

World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch, but most South-East Asian countries rejoice thanks to kinder rates

SOUTH-EAST ASIA (AFP): Global markets reeled Friday from President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments…
Zelenskyy cadang rundingan tertinggi dengan Rusia

Zelenskyy cadang rundingan tertinggi dengan Rusia

MOSCOW: Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy menggesa agar diadakan pertemuan peringkat tertinggi dengan kepimpinan Rusia bagi menyelesaikan konflik yang berlarutan, lapor…
Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has…
Malaysia’s Role In Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Contributes Positively To US Tariff Talks

Malaysia’s Role In Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Contributes Positively To US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia's role as a mediator in the ceasefire negotiations between Cambodia and Thailand has contributed…
Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment display label

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment display label

WASHINGTON: The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History removed a label referencing Donald Trump's two impeachments last month following pressure…
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FMM: Lower US tariff to spur demand, sharpen Malaysia’s price edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The reduction of the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff could enhance the overall cost competitiveness…
Putin hopes Ukraine talks continue despite Trump deadline

Putin hopes Ukraine talks continue despite Trump deadline

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he hoped peace talks between Russia and Ukraine would continue and…
Global shares drop after Trump tariff shock hits markets

Global shares drop after Trump tariff shock hits markets

LONDON/SYDNEY: Global shares tumbled on Friday after the U.S. slapped dozens of trading partners with steep tariffs, while investors anxiously…
Global shares slide after Trump's tariff salvo

Global shares slide after Trump’s tariff salvo

LONDON (Reuters): Global shares tumbled on Friday (Aug 1) after the United States slapped dozens of trading partners with steep…
European drugmakers drop as Trump pushes for US price cuts

European drugmakers drop as Trump pushes for US price cuts

SINGAPORE: Shares of European drugmakers slipped on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump sent letters to major pharmaceutical firms to…
Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has…
South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal

South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal

(Corrects headline to drop extraneous letter, widens distribution)SEOUL (Reuters) -There is no written agreement yet on a trade deal between…
South Korea denies written US trade deal amid Trump announcement

South Korea denies written US trade deal amid Trump announcement

SEOUL: There is no written agreement yet on a trade deal between South Korea and the United States announced by…
Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates

Trump: Fed board should assume control if Powell won't lower interest rates

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Friday the Federal Reserve board should assume control if Fed Chair Jerome Powell…
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Tengku Zafrul: No compromise on halal standards, no exclusive rare earth deals with US

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has denied…
Cover Image for Bangladesh secures 20% US tariff for garments, bringing relief to exporters

Malaysia pushing for 0% tariffs on key commodity exports to US

Malaysia hopes that cocoa and rubber products will be exempted from the 19% tariff imposed by the US. (Envato Elements…
KPKT Minister Calls For Cleanliness At Democracy Gatherings

US Tariff Cut To Spur Positive Ripple Effects Across Key Sectors – Nga

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Progressive trade outcomes such as the United States’ (US) decision to reduce tariffs on Malaysian exports…
Amanah ingatkan Anwar waspada permainan politik Amerika, Trump

Amanah ingatkan Anwar waspada permainan politik Amerika, Trump

Amanah mengingatkan Perdana Menteri. Anwar Ibrahim agar berwaspada terhadap permainan politik Amerika Syarikat, termasuk presidennya Donald Trump, dan tidak meletakkan…
New US tariffs draw regional reactions across Asia-Pacific

New US tariffs draw regional reactions across Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific nations have responded to the United States’ newly announced tariffs with mixed views, with several countries welcoming reductions secured…
Don't let Trump 'trump' Asean, Amanah cautions Anwar

Don’t let Trump ‘trump’ Asean, Amanah cautions Anwar

Amanah has cautioned Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to remain vigilant of the political manoeuvres of the United States, including those…
US tariff reduction on Malaysia, a reflection of MADANI government’s diplomacy prowess – KPKT Minister

US tariff reduction on Malaysia, a reflection of MADANI government’s diplomacy prowess – KPKT Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Minister of Housing and Local Government YB Nga Kor Ming welcomes the decision by the United States Government to…