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Malaysia Must Brace for Economic Fallout From Hormuz Strait Tensions, Warns Economy Minister

Malaysia's Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah has cautioned that the government, businesses and public must prepare for significant economic shocks from the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, including oil price volatility and global supply chain disruptions.

By Faridah Salleh · 15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Trump's Rebuilt Tariff Wall Reshuffles Asian Trade Winners and Losers

Following a Supreme Court rejection of his initial tariff orders, President Trump is reconstructing import barriers using Section 301 investigations into forced labour and industrial overcapacity. Asian economies face dramatically reshuffled tariff rates that could reshape regional supply chains.

By Vincent Koh · 22 Jun 2026 · 6 min read