EXPLAINER - How Trump's second administration affects business: Musk, tariffs and more
Much depends on whom Trump appoints as deputies and cabinet members, including the role of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and what tariffs he enacts.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Trump warns, if elected, he'll impose tariffs on Mexico, China over fentanyl
Trump says he will punish Mexico and China with tariffs unless both governments moved to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States.
Tue Nov 05 2024
China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say
The EU agreed to support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles.
Wed Oct 30 2024
China's exporters run for cover as US election nears
Exports where China has an edge, such as electric vehicles, face high tariffs in the US, Europe, and elsewhere.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Billionaire Cuban stumps for Harris as Musk hits trail for Trump
Mark Cuban calls Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on 60 pct of Chinese goods a "crazy notion" that will ultimately hurt consumers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Harris, Trump clash on the economy in first debate's opening moments
Kamal Harris attacks Donald Trump's intention to impose high tariffs on foreign goods.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Cut in gov't subsidies only affects T20 group - PM Anwar
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the gov't has also not increased electricity tariffs for SMEs as well as the food industry.
Tue Jun 06 2023
US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto
Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for two years last June.
Thu May 04 2023
Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
Britain, seeking post-Brexit opportunities, has applied to join the pact which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Mon Mar 20 2023
UK poised to remove import tariffs on Malaysian palm oil - FT
Malaysia has successfully demanded Britain cut its palm oil tariffs, which currently range up to 12%.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Electricity tariff subsidies to cost govt RM6.51 bln this year
The government will be spending RM6.51 billion in electricity tariff subsidies this year to ensure that there is no increase in electricity tariffs to help the people deal with inflation.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Air Selangor: New tariffs for non-domestic users from Aug 1
Air Selangor will raise new water tariffs at a rate of 20 sen per cubic metre for the categories of non-domestic users, houses of worship and ships effective Aug 1.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Importers paid $32 bln in US tariffs on China tech imports - Industry report
The Biden administration continues to deliberate over whether to remove some duties.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Electricity, water tariffs in Peninsula unchanged, chicken prices will not be floated - PM
The government has decided that the electricity and water tariffs in the peninsula will not be increased and the market prices for chicken will not be floated.
Fri Jun 24 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024