Malaysia has reportedly introduced a 10% import duty on certain gold bar shipments, according to traders familiar with the situation. The move affects parts of the bullion trade in Malaysia, creating disruption for importers and market participants handling gold bars into the country. The reported duty applies to “some” shipments, suggesting the measure may not cover all gold products or all import categories, though details on scope and enforcement are not provided in the available accounts. The change comes as traders monitor costs and shipping schedules, with potential knock-on effects for pricing and availability of imported bullion. Bloomberg reports the duty from information provided by traders, while Seeking Alpha also describes the same development as a disruption to Malaysia’s bullion market tied to the 10% import charge on gold bars. No government announcement, timing specifics, or exemption details are included in the provided excerpts. Overall, both sources agree that Malaysia’s new import duty is altering the flow of gold bars into the country and disrupting established trade patterns.