KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Julai (Bernama) -- Agensi Promosi Pelaburan (IPA) di seluruh negara akan terus bekerjasama rapat dengan kerajaan negeri untuk memastikan industri tempatan tidak terjejas oleh isu tarif Amerika Syarikat (AS).

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) nationwide are collaborating with state governments to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on local industries.

KUALA LUMPUR: Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) across the country will continue working closely with state governments to ensure that local industries in each state are not adversely affected by the United States (US) tariff issue.

The federal government has opted against retaliatory measures in response to the United States’ recent imposition of countervailing tariffs on several trade partners, including Malaysia. Instead, it has initiated diplomatic discussions with Washington while implementing a series of domestic economic safeguards to shield local industries.

MALAYSIA is intensifying its efforts to mitigate the impact of United States (US) retaliatory tariffs, focusing on fortifying strategic industries and supporting local businesses through a series of targeted initiatives.

FINANCE Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), noting that the sector contributed RM613 billion to GDP in 2023 — equivalent to 39.1% of total output — and is projected to reach 41% this year under the 12th Malaysia Plan.