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05MayMay 5, 2025

Dewan Rakyat convenes special tariff session (Livestream)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has convened on Monday (May 5) for a special session on the United States' (US) surprise imposition of retaliatory tariffs on Malaysian exports - a move that has sparked concern across government and industry. Robust debate is expected through this session as Members of Parliament respond to the implications of the...

By De Fa WangmalaysiaASEAN Chair, bilateral trade agreement, Malaysia, national interest, non-tariff barriers, Opposition, Parliament sitting, political analyst, SMEs, US Tariffs0 CommentsRead more...

05MayMay 5, 2025

All eyes on US tariff response

PETALING JAYA: Business groups and industry players will be closely monitoring the Parliament’s special sitting today, which is set to discuss the impact of US tariffs. The special session will see about 20 lawmakers debating the implications of the United States’ decision on the country’s economy as well as the Malaysian government’s long-term planning and responses...

By James LimmalaysiaASEAN Chair, bilateral trade agreement, Malaysia, national interest, non-tariff barriers, Opposition, Parliament sitting, political analyst, SMEs, US Tariffs0 CommentsRead more...

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