The list of eligible items that can be purchased under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme has been expanded starting Thursday, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced.

Govt expands categories of goods for Sara purchases

Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have implemented a living wage policy for all their permanent Malaysian employees.

GLICs implement living wage policy to raise employees’ standard of living, with benchmark set at about RM3,100

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) probe into the alleged submission of false claims amounting to RM360 million — which has nabbed four people, including one with a 'Datuk Seri' title — is linked to funds from a RM1.3 billion sukuk issuance for the 18km Maju Expressway Extension, according to sources.

MACC probe into RM360 mil false claims involves MEX II's RM1.3 bil sukuk issuance — sources

Starting Thursday (May 1), all private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies will be required to display medicine prices. This move aimed at improving transparency and consumer choice.

Medicine price display mandatory at private clinics, pharmacies from May 1

Eco World International Bhd (KL:EWINT) (EWI), which was established in 2013 to focus on overseas property development, is planning to expand its geographical footprint to Malaysia, amid headwinds it faced in the UK and Australia since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eco World Int’l now eyes Malaysia market, proposes name change to EWI Capital

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) could see growth in new company incorporations in 2025 moderate to its lowest in four years, based on first quarter performance published by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA).

Labuan IBFC sees slower 2025 growth in new biz incorporations

The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) declared on Wednesday a 4.05% dividend for Simpan SSPN for 2024 — the highest rate recorded in a decade.

PTPTN declares 4.05% dividend for Simpan SSPN 2024, highest in a decade

Malaysian state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd, or Petronas, is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US company's facility in Cameron, Louisiana, according to four trading and industry sources with knowledge of the matter.

Petronas and Commonwealth LNG in talks for term supply, Reuters reports

Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war.

Carney’s Liberals win narrow victory in Canada’s election

HSBC warned that loan demand and credit quality could suffer from the broader fallout of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, signalling tougher times for trade-focused banks even as the lender's first quarter profit beat forecasts.

HSBC sounds Trump tariff alarm, taking shine off 1Q profit and US$3b buyback

As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia this month to forge closer ties against higher US tariffs, the People's Bank of China was seizing a moment of confusion and disruption in global trade to promote greater usage of the yuan.

China ramps up global yuan push, seizing on retreating dollar

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has appointed its deputy secretary general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States.

Miti deputy sec-gen appointed chief negotiator for US tariff talks

HHRG Bhd (KL:HHRG), formerly known as Heng Huat Resources Group Bhd, said that the company has issued a show cause letter to its CEO Fong Chee Khuen.

HHRG issues show cause letter to CEO, extends suspension

The investigation into corruption allegations involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reached 15% to 20% progress, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Probe into Ismail Sabri only about 15%-20% complete, says MACC chief 

BENGALURU (May 1): Microsoft is getting ready to host Elon Musk's Grok AI model, The Verge reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the plans.

Microsoft preparing to host Musk's Grok AI model, The Verge reports

Oil prices pulled ahead in early Asian hours on Friday after China said its door is open for talks with the United States, raising hopes of a de-escalation in a bitter trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Oil prices rise as China says it's open for trade talks with US

China said it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, the first sign since Donald Trump hiked tariffs last month that negotiations could begin between the two sides.

China says it’s evaluating US talks, hinting at possible thaw 

(May 2): House Republicans plan to raise more than US$15 billion (RM64.9 billion) in revenue through increasing US oil, gas and coal lease sales, as well as other measures, to help pay for President Donald Trump’s massive tax cut package, according to a document seen by Bloomberg News....

GOP plans billions in oil, gas sales to help pay for Trump’s tax bill

President Donald Trump will request a record US$1.01 trillion (RM4.4 trillion) in national security spending for the fiscal year beginning October 1, more than 13% over the current year’s figure, according to administration officials familiar with the matter.

Trump to propose record US$1.01 tril national security budget

Almost like clockwork since mid-November, Tesla Inc board chair Robyn Denholm has been selling the company’s stock. During that time, shares whipsawed and the company’s sales slowed — and then cratered — around the world.

Tesla board in spotlight after cashing in US$1.2b with Musk

Malaysia’s manufacturing conditions deteriorated further in April as firms scaled back production amid subdued demand, latest data showed.

Malaysia's manufacturing health weakens further in April, PMI data shows

TOKYO (May 2): Japan's huge US$1 trillion-plus (RM4.32 trillion-plus) in US Treasury holdings are among the tools available for Tokyo to use in trade negotiations with the United States, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.

Japan says its US$1 tril in US Treasuries is among tools for trade talks

(May 2): Lawyers, teachers and politicians marched among thousands of demonstrators across the US on Thursday to protest President Donald Trump's policies on immigration, the targeting of lawyers and judges, and the power of wealthy decision-makers.

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, whose husband ...

May Day protesters across US decry Trump policies, call for rule of law

Microsoft Corp is raising prices on its Xbox games, consoles and accessories amid broader uncertainty about how the ongoing trade war will impact supply chains and the gaming industry.

Microsoft raises Xbox and game prices, citing rising costs

US manufacturing contracted further in April while tariffs on imported goods were straining supply chains, keeping prices paid for inputs elevated.

US manufacturing sectors slump deepens in April

(May 2):&nbsp;The US banking system’s reserves, a key factor in the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep shrinking its balance sheet, tumbled to the lowest in nearly four months.&nbsp;

Bank reserves at Fed drop to US$3 tril, lowest since Jan 1

(May 2): Lacklustre quarterly results from consumer-facing companies including McDonald's and Harley-Davidson are the latest sign that American shoppers are curbing spending amid shifting US trade policies.

Gloomy retail earnings show consumers are feeling the pinch of US tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR (May 2): Reach Ten Holdings Bhd (KL: REACHTEN) slipped on its first day on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, amid broader market decline ahead of the weekend.

Reach Ten slips on first day of Main Market debut

China said it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the US, the first sign since Donald Trump hiked tariffs last month that negotiations could begin between the two sides.

Apple Inc’s much-awaited quarterly earnings report failed to soothe investor concerns about its biggest challenges, including escalating tariff costs and a slowdown in China.

Apple renews fears about tariffs, China slump with wobbly report

Malaysia’s manufacturing conditions deteriorated further in April as firms scaled back production amid subdued demand, latest data showed.

Almost like clockwork since mid-November, Tesla Inc board chair Robyn Denholm has been selling the company’s stock. During that time, shares whipsawed and the company’s sales slowed — and then cratered — around the world.

NEW YORK (May 1): US&nbsp;stocks&nbsp;rallied&nbsp;on Thursday,&nbsp;with the&nbsp;Dow and S&amp;P 500 posting their eighth straight session of gains, after&nbsp;strong results from&nbsp;megacaps Microsoft&nbsp;and Meta eased concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) spending.

US stocks close sharply higher, lifted by Microsoft, Meta earnings

TOKYO (May 2): Japan's huge US$1 trillion-plus (RM4.32 trillion-plus) in US&nbsp;Treasury holdings are among the tools available for Tokyo to&nbsp;use in trade negotiations with the United States, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday.

President Donald Trump will request a record US$1.01 trillion (RM4.4 trillion) in national security spending for the fiscal year beginning October 1, more than 13% over the current year’s figure, according to administration officials familiar with the matter.

Chinese carmakers including BYD and Chery are selling more plugin-hybrids in the European Union to avoid import tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, data released on Friday showed.

Chinese EV makers sell more plugin-hybrids in the EU to avoid tariffs, research firm says

(May 2): Lawyers, teachers and politicians marched among thousands of demonstrators across the US on Thursday to protest President Donald Trump's policies on immigration, the targeting of lawyers and judges, and the power of wealthy decision-makers.

Jennifer Vasquez Sura, whose husband ...

Microsoft Corp is raising prices on its Xbox games, consoles and accessories amid broader uncertainty about how the ongoing trade war will impact supply chains and the gaming industry.

Amazon.com Inc said it’s bracing for a tougher business climate in the coming months, echoing concerns from a range of companies that tariffs and related economic turmoil could crimp consumer spending.

Amazon braces for tougher business climate amid Trump trade war

(May 2): House Republicans plan to raise more than US$15 billion (RM64.9 billion) in revenue through increasing US oil, gas and coal lease sales, as well as other measures, to help pay for President Donald Trump’s massive tax cut package, according to a document seen by Bloomberg News....

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