KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): The prosecution into Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s sedition case will make a preliminary objection to the former prime minister’s application to refer questions of law to the Federal Court.

Prosecution to make preliminary objection to Muhyiddin’s referral to questions of law on sedition to apex court

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will keep investing in developing border areas, much like the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), to boost economic activity.

Malaysia pushing for border and intra-Asean trade development — PM

One of Vietnam’s top officials hurried to Washington on Monday for last-minute meetings, as the Southeast Asian nation makes an 11th-hour case to blunt one of the highest tariff rates imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Top Vietnamese official rushing to Washington for trade talks, Bloomberg reports

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted just one stock with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia’ s noon break on Tuesday.

Stock with momentum on April 8, 2025: Magma

It hasn’t gone away. The Sword of Damocles — aka those 115 charges that the English Premier League (EPL) brought against Manchester City just over two years ago — still hangs by a thread over English football. A judicial panel has met to consider them and a verdict is expected … “sometime before ...

Business Of Sports: City verdict may be soon, but end of saga still a long way off

Malaysian stocks slipped on Tuesday after a weak early recovery, as investors watched with trepidation trade tensions between the US and its trading partners.

Malaysian stocks slip again as trade tension worries linger

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) unveiled its latest mainframe system, saying that a chunk of business data will remain on customer-owned servers and never be hosted on the cloud.

IBM launches new mainframe in bet that some data stays local

(April 8): Singapore’s policymakers are wrapping up the public feedback process on proposed changes to its insolvency law, part of a broader effort to enhance the city state’s appeal as a hub for restructuring in Asia.

Singapore steps up efforts to become Asia’s restructuring hub

Business owners are required to report their income even if they suffer losses, said the Kuala Lumpur Inland Revenue Board (IRB) principal assistant director Syed Mohd Syukree Syed Mohd Kamil.

Business owners must report income even if they suffer losses, says IRB

A BlackRock Inc-led consortium’s deal to buy two Panama ports from a CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd unit was thrown into doubt after the central American country’s top auditor accused the operator of wrongdoings and owing millions in dues.

CK Hutchison’s Panama deal in doubt as auditor alleges violation

China slammed the US for threatening to raise tariffs and pledged to retaliate if Washington follows through, raising the stakes of the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

China vows ‘fight to the end’ on tariffs as it props up markets

As tariffs rise, alliances crumble, and the machinery of government is twisted to his will, the US president’s actions betray an astonishing truth: this is not a four-year plan. It’s a gamble to stay in power long enough to finish a revolution. The only question is — will America let him?

Trump’s long game: America’s president may be betting on forever

With panic spreading in markets across the globe, world leaders raced over the weekend to make offers to US President Donald Trump to lower tariffs across the board.

The problem, however, is that it’s unclear what exactly Trump would find acceptable — or if he even wants to make deals at all. Trump set a high bar on Sunday night, telling reporters that any agreements would need to eliminate bilateral trade deficits.

Frustrated world leaders wonder if Trump even wants a deal

One week on since the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, and supply has resumed for a number of affected companies, while others continue to face disruption, with some relying on pricier alternative fuel sources to ensure operational continuity.

Patchy gas restoration raises stability concerns; firms lean on alternatives

Malaysian stocks&nbsp;slipped on Tuesday after a weak early recovery, as investors watched with trepidation trade tensions between the US and its trading partners.

Less than a month after predicting strong earnings and a potential recovery in oil and gas demand, Kenanga Research changed its outlook due to a worse-than-expected US tariff announcement, which will delay a recovery in sector valuations.

Kenanga Research turns bearish on oil and gas stocks, advises investors to steer clear during global macro volatility

Waves of volatility shook markets anew, with stocks, bonds and commodities getting whipsawed by another deluge of headlines around President Donald Trump’s trade war that only reinforced the clouds hanging over the outlook for investing and the economy.

US stocks hit by dizzying swings as bond yields surge

The Trump administration’s threat of massive new tariffs has sent Apple Inc’s share price plummeting, but it also brought a short-term benefit: customers rushing to retail stores to buy iPhones.

Apple customers dash to stores to buy iPhones ahead of tariffs

The Trump administration’s decision to impose what’s been described as a “reciprocal tariff” of 24% on Malaysia calls for concrete, determined steps to safeguard the nation and the economy.

Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Five things Malaysia must do now

India will restrict market access to BYD Co even as it courts investments from US rival Tesla Inc, showing New Delhi’s lingering angst with China despite recent signs of a thaw in relationship.

India says ‘no’ to BYD while wooing rival Tesla to invest

KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move caused ripple effects globally.

China, Japan, South Korea reps meet in KL on sidelines of Asean meeting, likely to discuss US tariffs, countermeasures

Asian markets face heightened volatility on Tuesday after stocks, bonds and commodities were whipsawed by fears that President Donald Trump’s trade war is risking global economic growth. US futures rose in early trading.

Japan leads Asian equity bounce, yields rise on trade optimism

JAKARTA (April 8): Indonesia's stock market slumped 9% early on Tuesday, prompting a 30-minute trading halt, while the rupiah fell 1.8% to a record low, as markets reopened after an extended holiday break and reacted to the global market turmoil caused by US tariffs.

Indonesian stock market falls 9%, rupiah drops to record low

Renewable power generation provided a record 32% of global electricity last year, a report by energy think tank Ember said on Tuesday, as overall electricity demand grew 4% driven by heatwaves and data centres.

Renewable energy supplied record 32% of global electricity in 2024, Ember says

KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Malaysian officials will be heading to the US to initiate dialogue, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday, after a steep 24% tariff from the world’s largest economy.

Malaysia dispatching negotiators to US, hopes to nudge policy, says Anwar

Samsung Electronics Co’s quarterly profit beat expectations after strong demand for its Galaxy S25 smartphones and legacy DRAM outpaced slipping margins in the high-stakes AI memory arena.

Samsung beats profit estimates with boost from Galaxy smartphones

A BlackRock Inc-led consortium’s deal to buy two Panama ports from a CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd unit was thrown into doubt after the central American country’s top auditor accused the operator of wrongdoings and owing millions in dues.

Among the world’s richest people, Warren Buffett is among the rare few whose personal fortunes have grown this year after President Donald Trump’s tariffs triggered a selloff that erased trillions of dollars of value from global equities.

Buffett’s 2025 wealth gains stand out amid billionaire wipeout

KUALA LUMPUR (April 8): Malaysia is committed to continuing taking climate action, assisting businesses in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, and adopting sustainability reporting, said speakers at the first day of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) held in Sasana Kijang on Monday (April 7).

Malaysia to continue with climate action, assisting businesses in sustainability reporting

President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the US wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

Cathy Chan & Hannah Levitt