KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Malaysia intends to send a diplomatic delegation to the United States to discuss President Donald Trump’s suggested reciprocal tariffs. However, an official date for this visit has not been set as of now, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
At his regular press briefing after the Cabinet meeting, Fahmi stated that they had deliberated upon the US tariff announcement during their discussion and were currently developing multiple strategies as a countermeasure.
Particularly concerning the ASEAN Finance Ministers' Meeting, which will be led by the Trade and Industrial Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz tomorrow.
Subsequently, on Monday, the National Geoeconomic Command Centre (NGCC) will hold a meeting.
“Based on the outcomes of tomorrow’s Asean Ministers’ meeting and the prime minister’s meeting with the heads of government from Asean nations, we will make several decisions,” he said.
He was referring to the 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM), held in Kuala Lumpur from April 8 to 10, 2025.
Fahmi added that these decisions would be finalised before Malaysia’s delegation — which will be sent to Washington for diplomacy and trade discussions with the US — departs.
“I’m not able to mention the exact date as yet, but it all depends on the Cabinet’s deliberations after tomorrow’s and Monday’s meetings.”
Fahmi mentioned that during Malaysia's impending ASEAN chairmanship, the country would voice the collective worries of the Southeast Asian nations.
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