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Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Malaysia ties fortunes to Singapore as US-China tensions mount
Malaysia ’s closer ties to Singapore are part of a broader push by the former to use its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year to forge stronger links with its nearest neighbours, as global trade networks become increasingly balkanised.
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Malaysia’s solar sector hit as Chinese firms scale down due to US tariffs
Several Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers in Malaysia have shut down or reduced operations due to US tariff hikes, Singapore’s Straits Times (ST) reported, citing industry sources. The report said among the affected companies are Jinko Solar Co,
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Bursa Malaysia gains as bargain hunters rally amid Trump tariff uncertainty
Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as bargain hunting persisted, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
Malaysia's auto industry hits record 816,747 units in 2024
Malaysia’s automotive industry achieved a record Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 816,747 units in 2024, surpassing the 800,000-unit mark for the first time.
Malaysia Eyes Anti-Dumping Reform to Stem Flood of Chinese Goods
Malaysia plans to strengthen three-decade old anti-dumping legislation in the coming weeks to clamp down on a deluge of cheap goods from countries like China, according to a high-ranking trade official.
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Chinese solar panel makers close plants, scale back production in Malaysia as US tariffs bite
SEVERAL Chinese-owned solar panel makers have shut down or scaled back their operations in Malaysia, industry sources say, as US tariff hikes in 2024 squeezed margins and further hikes are expected. Read more at The Business Times.
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Malaysia well-positioned to navigate external headwinds and challenges this year, says Bursa chairman
Malaysia is well-positioned to navigate external headwinds and challenges of 2025 arising from Trump 2.0 policies and to achieve sustainable growth
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Malaysia opens tender seeking 2GW of large-scale and floating solar PV
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation has opened a tender seeking 2GW of large-scale and floating solar PV.
Chemical Attraction: Malaysia builds a regional, global leader
From the chemicals that have been the building blocks of industry for generations to the very latest specialty chemicals, demand is booming around the world.
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Malaysia’s auto industry hits record 816,747 units in 2024
Malaysia’s automotive industry achieved a record Total Industry Volume (TIV) of 816,747 units in 2024, surpassing the 800,000-unit mark for the
Malaysia Airports buyout offer extended to Feb 4
A takeover offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings by a consortium comprising the country's sovereign wealth fund and BlackRock BLK.N has been extended for a third time this month to Feb. 4, a stock exchange filing on Monday showed.