Malaysia assessing economic impact of new US tariffs

Malaysia assessing economic impact of new US tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is currently assessing the impact of the latest tariff measures imposed by the United States on Malaysia. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Anwar discusses mutual response to US tariffs with Asean leaders

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he had an opportunity to have a discussion with several leaders of Asean countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei and Singapore on Friday (April 4). Read full story

Impact of latest tariff towards national economy still under assessment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the impact of the latest tariff measures by the United States (US) on the national economy is still under assessment by relevant ministries and agencies led by the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry. Any response and follow-up towards the impact of the tariff imposed by the US on the country’s economy needs to be carefully drafted, and there is still room for discussion a…

Uncertain Times : Singapore, Malaysia And Other ASEAN Neighbours To Strengthen Cooperation

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, April 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, held discussions over the telephone on Friday regarding significant developments in the region, including the recent US tariffs.

Malaysia reviews 2025 growth forecast after new US tariff

Malaysia said on Friday it was reviewing its 2025 growth forecast after being hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on trade partners but refuted his claim that it imposed a 47 percent levy on US imports. Southeast Asia’s third-largest economy, Malaysia was hit with a 24 percent tariff on its exports to the United States, much less than larger regional economies such as Vietnam. However, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in…

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto visited Malaysia to coordinate discussions on the policy. He chose to communicate immediately and come to Malaysia, which is currently acting as the ASEAN Member of 2025.