Aparna: For Malaysian companies, establishing stronger regional hubs and diverse supplier networks can help cushion sudden shocks.
WITH the United States and China deeply entrenched in a tariff dispute, other countries are intensifying their own defensive plans and strategies as they cautiously await further developments.
In the case of Malaysia, last year’s trade figures demonstrated the nation’s resilience. Many have commended the government’s efforts and initiatives, particularly those of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, whose frequent international visits have attracted investments into the country.