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Tariffs

US targets Malaysia, 59 other economies with new forced labour tariffs

Washington proposes 10% duty on Malaysia and select countries, 12.5% on others, citing insufficient measures against forced labour

US to kick off tariff refunds process next week

As of April 9, some 56,497 eligible importers had completed the process to receive electronic refunds for tariffs, totalling US$127 billion, according to Tuesday's filing

Trump raises global tariff to 15% after US supreme court ruling

In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said the increase, to be imposed under Section 122, would take effect immediately and would be over and above existing tariffs

Johari: Malaysia monitoring US tariff fallout after Supreme Court ruling

MITI minister says reciprocal trade deal with Washington still unratified, notes US retains other legal tools to impose duties

The State of the Nation: What do we replace the US-Malaysia trade deal with? Not so easy, eh – Zainul Arifin

Despite criticisms, the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) may offer Malaysia much-needed stability amidst unpredictable US tariffs and a volatile political landscape, writes Big Boom Media Chief Executive Officer

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Jana Wibawa: Muhyiddin’s trial continues as appeals court rejects bid to reinstate acquittal

Five-judge panel dismisses Bersatu president’s application to review findings which led to four charges related to RM232.5 mil in bribes being reinstated in Feb

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