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Pestech to build power supply infrastructure for Benalec's Tanjung Piai industrial park

Goldman Sachs Group Inc cut its oil price forecasts, as tariffs reduce the outlook for US growth, while the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its allies boost output.

Goldman cuts oil forecasts on slow US growth, Opec+ policy

The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has introduced the 3P formula — Purpose, Payment Capacity and Payment History — to guide individuals in making responsible credit decisions, particularly in short-term financing like 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL).

Debt management agency’S 3P formula promotes responsible 'Buy Now, Pay Later' usage amid growth

Kumpulan Kitacon Bhd (KL:KITACON) may have more upside than previously thought, while its valuations are still “too cheap to ignore” amid improving margins, CGS International said on Monday.

Kumpulan Kitacon's margins set to improve, valuations too cheap to ignore — CGS

The prosecution on Monday accepted a representation from lawyers of former Aker Engineering Malaysia manager Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman and vouched no further action in exchange, if the Court of Appeal reverses the High Court decision three years ago that gave an acquittal over a charge of giving false material information to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

Former Aker Engineering manager given DNAA by court, as MACC vouches no further action

US President Donald Trump said he would be imposing both broad reciprocal tariffs and additional sector-specific tariffs on April 2.

Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that “in certain cases, both” types of levies would be placed on foreign goods imported to the US.

Trump plans to impose both reciprocal and sectoral tariffs on April 2

Several politicians last week rightly voiced support for Malaysia to reintroduce the travel ban on those who do not make an effort to repay their National Higher Education Fund Corp (PTPTN) loans.

Frankly Speaking: Ban travel for defaulters — no more PTPTN waiver talk

US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says he will be speaking with Russia's Putin on Tuesday

China's property slump persisted in February, with official figures on Monday showing declines in prices, investment and sales, as government measures and promises of more stimulus did little to boost demand in the crisis-stricken sector.

China's property slump persists as stimulus struggles to stabilise sector

The US dollar hovered close to a five-month low against its major peers on Monday, pressured by President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies and a run of soft macroeconomic data.

Dollar on back foot as economic worries sap confidence; yuan firms

Consumption in China grew faster to start the year, helping offset the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs that are putting pressure on exporters in the world’s largest trading nation.

China economic pickup tops forecasts before tariff pain deepens

Li Shufu, the billionaire behind one of the world’s largest automobile empires, has been doing some soul-searching.

Geely billionaire goes on a cost-cutting spree to catch rivals

Asia’s top performing currency last year is set for a bout of weakness as traders brace for a higher risk of an interest rate-cut amid trade tensions.

Ringgit bears emerge as traders weigh a rate cut in Malaysia

Oil prices surged on Monday, US stock futures slid while those in Asia charged higher as investors took stock of the contrasting fortunes between the US and the rest of the world.

Oil prices jump; optimism over China's consumption stimulus boosts Asia shares

An ambitious campaign to revive Thailand’s battered stock market is falling flat, as entrenched pessimism about the economy accelerates a foreign funds exodus.

World’s biggest stock rout deepens as Thai market rescue falters

Valuations of Malaysian stocks have turned more attractive following recent selldown though upside may be capped amid external uncertainties, Apex Securities said on Monday.

Apex Securities says KLCI valuation is now attractive, but sees little upside amid external risks

Chinese data centre operator GDS Holdings Ltd is seeking a US$3.4 billion (RM15.12 billion)-equivalent loan for its data centre operations in Malaysia, people familiar with the matter said.

GDS seeks record US$3.4 bil loan for data centre ops in Malaysia — Bloomberg

In the world of high finance, there are sophisticated investors who cannot accept failure. Instead, they tend to invest more money, in a strategy known as “averaging down”. It effectively means putting more money into the investment with the view of keeping it afloat, and waiting in the hope that...

Alternative Views: Sapura Energy: A case of throwing good money after bad

Penang-based biomass material manufacturer HHRG Bhd (KL:HHRG) on Monday announced that its new largest shareholder, Digital Trustee Bhd, has called for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to remove its entire board of directors, and replace them with three new directors.

HHRG's new largest shareholder Digital Trustee calls for EGM to remove board

An anxious sense of wait-and-see may emerge from central banks in the coming week, in their first collective assessment of how President Donald Trump’s trade policies are impacting the world economy.

Trump’s trade salvos test nerves of central bankers

Ekuiti Nasional Bhd said on Monday it is investing in a domestic cybersecurity firm Bluesify Solutions Sdn Bhd.

Ekuinas invests in local cybersecurity firm Bluesify

US President Donald Trump said he would be imposing both broad reciprocal tariffs and additional sector-specific tariffs on April 2.

Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that “in certain cases, both” types of levies would be placed on foreign goods imported to the US.

KUALA LUMPUR, (March 16): PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced his candidacy on Sunday for the party’s vice-president post in the party elections in May. &nbsp;

Fahmi to contest PKR vice-president post

SINGAPORE (March 16): Singapore has established a taskforce to help Singaporeans and local businesses seize opportunities and reap the benefits of the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.

Singapore sets up taskforce to seize opportunities from RTS Link

RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) expects Malaysia's planned revision of private general practitioner (GP) consultation fees to have no financial impact on hospitals, as their fees are governed by separate regulations.

Private GP consultation fee revision to have no impact on hospitals, minimal effect on insurers — RHB IB

DAP now chooses to express its stance "strategically" on contentious issues rather than voicing them publicly after becoming part of the ruling coalition, said its secretary general Anthony Loke.

DAP now strategic on contentious issues, Loke says was ready to step down to allow conscience vote

China will take steps to revive consumption by boosting people’s incomes, according to the official Xinhua News Agency, as part of a plan that adds to recent pledges by the government to support demand in an economy threatened by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

China maps out plan to raise incomes and boost consumption

Consumption in China grew faster to start the year, helping offset the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs that are putting pressure on exporters in the world’s largest trading nation.

The UK is set to begin trade talks with the Philippines after the Asian nation agreed to lift an import ban on British beef and poultry products.

UK poised for trade talks with Philippines after beef ban lifted

The prosecution on Monday accepted a representation from lawyers of former Aker Engineering Malaysia manager Ahmad Hatta Kamaruzzaman and vouched no further action in exchange, if the Court of Appeal reverses the High Court decision three years ago that gave an acquittal over a charge of giving false material information to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

Foreign investors maintained a bearish stance on Asian equities, continuing to net sell for the third consecutive week, with a significant outflow totaling US$6.73 billion, except for the Philippines, while local investors helped Bursa Malaysia to cushion the impact of the broader market outflows.