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Malaysian PM warns Southeast Asia that trade war is not a ‘passing storm’
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia's foreign ministers held annual talks ahead of the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs.
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Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as US tariffs loom
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as ...
Malaysia’s ‘luxury’ tax; Singapore’s identity explored in new memoir: 7 Asia highlights
From Duterte ending his womanising era to defence concerns over an Indonesia mine, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s ...
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Malaysia’s Anwar warns of weaponised trade as Trump’ tariffs loom
Malaysian leader says trade being used to ‘pressure, isolate and contain’ as top US diplomat Rubio set to visit region.
Malaysia confirms existence of document central to ex-PM Najib's house arrest bid, reports say
General's Chambers on Wednesday confirmed for the first time the existence of a royal order that jailed ex-premier Najib Razak says would allow him to serve his prison sentence for corruption at home, ...
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Malaysia calls for stronger inter-ASEAN trade amid tariffs uncertainty
Anwar described tariffs, export restrictions and investment barriers as "the sharpened instruments of geopolitical rivalry".
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AirAsia talks with investors near conclusion, says deputy CEO
SINGAPORE] Budget airline AirAsia is nearing the conclusion of talks with potential strategic investors as the Malaysia-based ...
Malaysia central bank lowers key rate to 2.75% on weaker growth outlook
Malaysia's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate MYINTR=ECI for the first time in five years on Wednesday, as it looks ...