SME News
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2025-04-07
Malaysia’s strategic response to the tariff shock: From disruption to institutional reinvention
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer re...
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2025-04-07
Banks cautiously optimistic of 2025 despite economic uncertainties
PETALING JAYA: Domestic banks remain cautiously optimistic about their prospects for the year ahead, despite challenges from global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Affin Bank Bhd president and group chief executive officer Datuk ...
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2025-04-07
MICCI Urges Swift Action as US Slaps 24% Tariffs on Malaysian Exports
The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has expressed deep concern over the recent imposition of 24% reciprocal tariffs on Malaysian exports by the United States, warning that the move could significantly disrupt the coun...
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2025-04-07
Malaysia kicks off preparatory talks for Asean finance ministers and central bank governors’ summit in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Preparatory meetings for the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) began this morning as senior officials commence finalising documents for their ministers to discuss later this w...
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2025-04-07
Economists suggest ways to soften US tariff hike impact
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia could soften the blow of the recent United States (US) tariff hike by rolling out subsidies for key imports and short-term price controls to shield households from inflation, say economists. Universiti Teknologi Mara A...

