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The Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia-US trade tensions rise as tariffs strain bilateral relations
KUALA LUMPUR: Trade relations between Malaysia and the United States face growing strain after the US imposed a 25 percent tariff on Malaysian exports, prompting concerns over long-term economic disruptions. Analysts suggest Malaysia must strengthen ties with other trade partners and enhance economic resilience to mitigate external shocks. Economist Samirul Ariff Othman noted that while Malaysia has refrained from retaliatory measures, prolonged US pressure could force a tougher stance. 'Quiet diplomacy can only go so far. Should the US persist, Malaysia will need to recalibrate its strategic alignments,' he said. Khazanah Research Institute Deputy Director Yin Shao Loong attributed the tariffs to missed US negotiation deadlines but expressed optimism for future progress. Meanwhile, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers President Soh Thian Lai warned of destabilised supply chains, stating, 'This latest escalation risks further destabilising an already fragile industrial landscape, severely impacting export competitiveness.' The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) urged ASEAN solidarity against disruptive US policies, emphasising collective action to counter Washington's divide-and-conquer approach. 'Malaysia must continue to avoid being drawn into retaliatory trade barriers or a false choice between major powers,' it said. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
09-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Increased tariffs will strain Malaysia-US ties, disrupt trade links
Although Malaysia has avoided emotional retaliation, continued provocation or further economic pressure may leave the government with no choice but to adopt a tougher stance. 09 Jul 2025 04:31pm Photo for illustration purposes only. KUALA LUMPUR - Bilateral ties between Malaysia and the United States (US) are likely to be strained following the US administration's imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports, according to analysts, reported Xinhua. Noting that Malaysia has limited leverage against the unilateral decision by the US, they urged the country to deepen ties with other key trade partners and build economic resilience against such external disruptions, as the tariffs and other disruptive policies are likely to persist as a long-term trend. Economist Samirul Ariff Othman told Xinhua that although Malaysia has avoided emotional retaliation, continued provocation or further economic pressure may leave the government with no choice but to adopt a tougher stance. "Quiet diplomacy can only go so far. Should the US persist, Malaysia will need to recalibrate its strategic alignments," he said. Khazanah Research Institute Deputy Director of Research Yin Shao Loong said that the tariffs seem to be driven more by the US administration's failure to meet its own deadlines for tariff negotiations, and that negotiations are likely to continue and eventually make headway. Meanwhile, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers President Soh Thian Lai said that the latest round of tariffs risks destabilising business links and supply chains with feedback from manufacturers during the initial implementation of the 10 per cent tariff already pointing to serious concerns over the sustainability of export operations. "This latest escalation risks further destabilising an already fragile industrial landscape, severely impacting export competitiveness and placing additional strain on manufacturers," he said. Soh added that while strategic exports such as semiconductors were exempted, the broader ecosystem supporting the semiconductor industry including parts, machinery and services remains exposed to disruption. The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas), a Malaysian think-tank, cautioned the government against accepting terms imposed by the US that will be harmful to Malaysia's long-term strategic interests while stressing the need for a collective defence by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) against disruptive policies. "The underwhelming outcomes from bilateral negotiations for Malaysia and other countries reinforce the need for collective action to combat Washington's divide-and-conquer strategy. We can not allow fragmented engagement to weaken Asean's position on the global stage," it said in a statement. "Malaysia must continue to avoid being drawn into retaliatory trade barriers or a false choice between major powers, and continue to diversify and deepen partnerships with countries that share its interest in open and mutually beneficial trade," it said. - BERNAMA
Free Malaysia Today
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Nurul Izzah denies taking private jet to perform haj with husband
Nurul Izzah Anwar and her husband Yin Shao Loong in Madina. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has rubbished claims that she and her husband, Khazanah Research Institute deputy director Yin Shao Loong, had taken a private jet to perform the haj pilgrimage in Makkah. In a Facebook post, Nurul Izzah said the claim that she and Yin took a private jet was just one of many slanderous comments she had received. The former MP said she and her husband had used their own savings to perform the haj, and that they had gone through a tour agency to arrange the logistics, including accommodation and transport. 'We took a commercial flight and used our own savings. There was no private jet, as claimed. We performed the haj just like millions of other pilgrims. 'While we may share different opinions and spar in the political arena, let's not use this pilgrimage to spread accusations and slander,' she said.
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New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Nurul Izzah and husband depart for haj pilgrimage [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurul Izzah Anwar and her husband, Yin Shao Loong, were given a send-off at the airport before departing for their haj pilgrimage recently. A TikTok fan page named @nurulizzah_fans shared a 30-second video showing the couple making their way to the departure gate at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The clip, uploaded three days ago included a heartfelt caption praying for a blessed pilgrimage. "O Allah, make their pilgrimage a blessed and accepted one, their Sa'i a deed that You accept, and their acts of worship righteous and pleasing to You," the caption says. Nurul Izzah, recently elected as the new deputy president of PKR after defeating Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli in the May 23 party elections, announced her intention to perform the pilgrimage during the PKR National Congress last month. Upon her return, she is expected to focus on strengthening internal party unity and with an eye on preparations for the 16th General Election (GE16) and the Sabah election.
