Malaysia Emerges as Key Partner in Germany’s ASEAN Trade Strategy

 WEC and IWS 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 visited the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA). Picture credit to WEC Linkedin. By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 – Germany is turning to Malaysia as a cornerstone of its ASEAN trade ambitions, following the arrival of a high-level business delegation in Kuala Lumpur on May 6, 2025….

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SST Delay Offers Relief, But Fiscal Strategy Is Essential – Tan Sri Michael Yeoh

KSI President Tan Sri Michael Yeoh supports the government’s deferment but urges the development of sustainable revenue strategies to safeguard Malaysia’s fiscal future. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 – The Malaysian government’s decision to defer the expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) has been welcomed as a timely…

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Malaysia Engages U.S. on Tariffs with Strategic Calm, ASEAN Backing

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim outlines six-pronged response, asserts no compromise on national sovereignty. Image credit to Anwar Ibrahim Official Facebook By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today laid out Malaysia’s strategic and measured response to the United States’ imposition of reciprocal tariffs,…

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Xi’s Malaysia Visit: Strengthens Economic ties, Boost Regional Standing, and forging Long-term partnership

From the left: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, China President Xi Jinping and PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim – picture credit FB Sultan Ibrahim BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Malaysia (April 15-17) has proven to be a watershed moment, solidifying a multifaceted partnership…

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Malaysia’s Resilience Amidst Trump’s Tariffs: An Expert View

By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 – As the United States imposes tariffs on various nations, including Malaysia, concerns about economic survival have surfaced. However, Juwai IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed, with 24 years of financial market experience, offers a reassuring perspective. Shan believes that while tariffs pose challenges, Malaysia’s…

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