Kuala Lumpur, April 8 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has spoken out against the US's reciprocal tariffs, but affirmed that the country will not introduce retaliatory tariffs and that the sixth largest economy in ASEAN will not fall into recession for now.

In a video addressing the US tariffs shared with the press on April 6, he committed to secure a favourable resolution that preserves vital market access, attracts foreign investment, and supports the well-being of Malaysian workers and businesses.

In the spirit of maintaining positive and progressive relations with all trading partners, Malaysia will engage constructively with the US to safeguard market access, uphold investor confidence, and secure fair outcomes for the cou...