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Malaysia optimistic of deal to lower US tariffs
Malaysia is optimistic it can reach a deal with the United States to lower tariffs ahead of the Aug 1 deadline for trade ...
The Business Times11h
Rate cut signals growth jitters as Malaysia moves to shield economy from tariff threats
KUALA LUMPUR] Bank Negara Malaysia’s earlier-than-expected rate cut, the first since 2020, is sending a sign that ...
Malaysia calls for stronger inter-ASEAN trade amid tariffs uncertainty
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday urged Southeast Asian countries to "act with purpose" and enhance trade ...
Glove makers call for tariff talks with US over duty hike
The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma) is urging the government to promptly enter sectoral tariff ...
25% on Japan, Malaysia; 40% on Laos: Trump’s tariff letters to Asia add pressure for deals by Aug 1
Cambodia got a surprise 36% tariff, far lower than the 49% in the earlier announcement. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
The Edge Singapore1d
Malaysia cuts rate for first time since 2020 after tariff threat
Bank Negara Malaysia cut the overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Wednesday, the first easing since July 2020 ...
Malaysia Ringgit and Economy Face Tariff Risks, Analysts Say
Tariff concerns will likely weigh on Malaysia’s currency, stocks and economy in the near term, according to analysts, after the country’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the first ...
Malaysia Edition: US hikes tariff rate on Malaysia's goods | Car lovers look to JB for dream wheels, affordable deals
For all the bluster and optimism from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government over its efforts to negotiate a reduction on ...
Malay Mail on MSN10h
One month to negotiate: Anwar says US still values Malaysia ties amid looming 25pc tariff, hopes for talks before August deadline
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the US still values its ties with Malaysia and also wants to continue working ...