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US slashes Malaysia tariff to 19% amid trade overhaul

Malaysia among ASEAN nations facing revised US tariffs amid Washington’s aggressive trade realignment

Ringgit likely to trade within RM4.22-RM4.23 against greenback next week

However, the ringgit ended the week higher against the US dollar, closing at 4.2270/2360 on Friday from 4.2530/2605 a week earlier

Asean currencies seen strengthening this year as US dollar weakens

Maybank IB said President Donald Trump’s protectionist stance, speculated preference for a weaker dollar, and tax proposals have contributed to recent declines in the greenback

Ringgit strengthens against US dollar amid tariff shock impact

At 8.04 am, the local note rose to 4.2100/2410 versus the greenback from Friday’s close of 4.2285/2345

Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff on iPhones made outside US

Apple has built up supply chains in Asia over the last few decades with large factories, mainly in China
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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

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