BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, 4 August 2026 — More than a week after Malaysia’s 10% US tariff took effect, attention is shifting from the headline rate to the Malaysian products actually covered, the burden of proving origin and the potential consequences for domestic suppliers and employment. The Section 301 duty succeeded Washington’s…
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 – The Joint Statement of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) on the Introduction of Unilateral Tariffs by the United States, dated April 10, 2025, reveals a complex situation in ASEAN-US economic relations. While reaffirming their commitment to a strong partnership, ASEAN expresses deep concern regarding…
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…
