![Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41737337929_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China
Trump says the EU and other countries also had troubling trade surpluses with the United States.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![Malaysia records 26 pct jump in Jan-May trade to RM867.4 bln, trade surplus soars 112.2 pct Malaysia records 26 pct jump in Jan-May trade to RM867.4 bln, trade surplus soars 112.2 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623925623_kualalumpur.jpg)
Malaysia records 26 pct jump in Jan-May trade to RM867.4 bln, trade surplus soars 112.2 pct
The ministry said the country's trade performance maintained its upward trend in May 2021 with trade expanding by 48.7 pct to RM170.88 bln.
Mon Jun 28 2021
![Malaysia's March exports surge 31% y/y, fastest in nearly four years Malaysia's March exports surge 31% y/y, fastest in nearly four years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619586580_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia's March exports surge 31% y/y, fastest in nearly four years
The jump last month was the highest since May 2017, when exports had risen 32.5%, and beat analysts' expectations of a 22.9% growth.
Wed Apr 28 2021
![Malaysia's trade surplus soars 41.6 pct to RM17.86 bln in February Malaysia's trade surplus soars 41.6 pct to RM17.86 bln in February](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81588158381_PEMANTAUANUDARAAPM.jpg)
Malaysia's trade surplus soars 41.6 pct to RM17.86 bln in February
Higher exports were from most major markets namely ASEAN, China, the US, the European Union (EU), Japan, and Hong Kong.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Malaysia's trade surplus surges 152 pct to RM16.82 bln in November Malaysia's trade surplus surges 152 pct to RM16.82 bln in November](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586942797_PortKlangGeneric.jpg)
Malaysia's trade surplus surges 152 pct to RM16.82 bln in November
The highest surplus ever recorded for the month of November.
Mon Dec 28 2020
![China aims moderate trade expansion, no longer focuses on surplus: Think tank China aims moderate trade expansion, no longer focuses on surplus: Think tank](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61504275024_CHINA.jpg)
China aims moderate trade expansion, no longer focuses on surplus: Think tank
China will no longer aim at achieving trade surpluses and solely expanding exports, but will pivot to moderately expanding imports for a balance between inbound and outbound shipments.
Sun Nov 15 2020
![Feb 2020 trade surplus hits RM12.63b - MITI Feb 2020 trade surplus hits RM12.63b - MITI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/61585896162_PortKlang.jpg)
Feb 2020 trade surplus hits RM12.63b - MITI
Malaysia recorded a trade surplus of RM12.63 billion in February 2020, a 14.1 per cent jump from RM11.06 billion in February 2019.
Fri Apr 03 2020
![Malaysia registers trade surplus of RM1.91 billion for July Malaysia registers trade surplus of RM1.91 billion for July](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472377442_GlobalBusiness.jpg)
Malaysia registers trade surplus of RM1.91 billion for July
Miti says exports for the month declined by 5.3 per cent or RM3.37 billion year-on-year to RM59.85 billion, while imports contracted by 4.8 per cent or RM2.91 billion to RM57.94 billion.
Wed Sep 07 2016
![Mustapa: Malaysia's total trade expected to increase by two percent Mustapa: Malaysia's total trade expected to increase by two percent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51448609470_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Mustapa: Malaysia's total trade expected to increase by two percent
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the total growth is supported by trades in the ASEAN market.
Thu Feb 11 2016
![China's March exports down 15%, imports down 12% China's March exports down 15%, imports down 12%](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/71397629422_295x200.jpg)
China's March exports down 15%, imports down 12%
Trade surplus fell 62.6 per cent to 18.16 billion Yuan (US$3 billion) year-on-year (Y-o-Y).
Mon Apr 13 2015
![Strong exports rise mark the end of 2013 Strong exports rise mark the end of 2013](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/71392024518_295x200.jpg)
Strong exports rise mark the end of 2013
Malaysias exports grew more than expected at 14.4 percent year on year in Dec 2013 ahead of consensus expectation of 10 percent.
Mon Feb 10 2014
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025