As the adoption of sustainability practices gains momentum in the Asean economies, businesses are expected to increase their efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

“Many organisations really need to think of this as a business imperative … it makes businesses stronger...

Social: Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to recover in 2021 and to grow in the range of 6.5%-7.5%, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Yunus.

Bank Negara forecasts GDP growth of 6.5% to 7.5% but downside risks remain

The FBM KLCI closed 4.17 points or 0.26% higher today on bargain hunting and as global equity and commodity investors cheered positive China and US manufacturing data.

At 5pm, the KLCI closed at 1,632.8. The KLCI closed higher today after investors bargain hunted for Malaysian shares following the KLCI's 14.97-point or 0.91% decline yesterday.

KLCI rises on bargain hunting amid positive China, US data

Only 47% of Malaysian firms surveyed by PwC said they were well-prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to a statement announcing PwC's Global Crisis Survey 2021, a quarter of Malaysian organisations said they did not have any response plans in place before Covid-19.

PwC: Less than half of Malaysian firms surveyed well-prepared for Covid-19 crisis

Construction services company Tuju Setia Bhd has inked an underwriting agreement with Alliance Investment Bank Bhd and CIMB Investment Bank Bhd for its planned initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia.

Construction services firm Tuju Setia inks IPO underwriting agreement

Car-upholstery specialist Pecca Group Bhd’s share price rose to a record high today after rising as much as 32 sen or 9.64% to RM3.64 in morning trade on Bursa Malaysia.

Car-upholstery specialist Pecca rises to record high

A Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)-backed bond issuer, Special Power Vehicle Bhd, is redeeming securities under its Class A and Class B Islamic medium term notes (IMTNs) with a combined issuance facility of up to RM1.02 billion.

TNB-backed bond issuer Special Power Vehicle redeems MTN facility

KUALA LUMPUR (April 5): CIMB Investment Bank and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) are amongst several other banks listed as joint lead and co-lead managers in the recent launch of the £500 million UK sovereign sukuk.

The joint lead managers on the syndication were CIMB Investment Bank, Dub...

CIMB Investment, Maybank listed as lead managers in £500m UK sovereign sukuk

Foreign investors were net sellers for the third consecutive week after selling off equities listed on Bursa Malaysia amounting to RM173.24 million on a net basis, compared to RM239.8 million the week before, according to MIDF Research.

Foreign selling of local equities narrowed to RM173.24m last week — MIDF

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has teamed up with CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd to extend micro-financing opportunities to catalyse digital agriculture technology (digital agtech) in Malaysia.

MDEC partners CIMB Islamic to provide up to RM25m in financing to catalyse digital agtech

Ukraine will ask for changes to a sweeping new economic deal proposed by US President Donald Trump, including a pledge for more US investments, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Ukraine to seek more US investments in talks over economic deal — Bloomberg

The police have arrested a businessman with the title of "Tan Sri" for allegedly scamming the public out of RM10 million under the pretence of handing the money over to the cops to resolve money-laundering cases.

Businessman with 'Tan Sri' title, said to be O&G industry veteran, arrested for RM10m scam

Muslims in Indonesia will celebrate Eid on Monday, Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar announced on Saturday night.

At a press conference held at the ministry, he confirmed that 1 Syawal 1446 Hijri will fall on March 31, 2025.

Indonesian Muslims to celebrate Eid on Monday

Myanmar was hit by a 5.1-magnitude aftershock on Saturday, a day after powerful earthquakes devastated several neighbouring nations, leaving more than a thousand dead.

Myanmar hit by fresh 5.1 aftershock, tremors felt in neighbouring countries

Myanmar’s death toll from Friday’s powerful earthquake passed 1,000, amid extensive damage in the country's second-largest city of Mandalay, as international rescue teams arrived to help search for survivors.

Myanmar's quake toll passes 1,000 as foreign rescue teams arrive

US President Donald Trump is urging senior advisers to take a more aggressive stance on tariffs, as the administration prepares for a major escalation in its global trade war, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

Trump pressing advisers for tariff escalation ahead of April 2, Washington Post reports

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) can issue earthquake warnings in eight minutes, as it operates a network of 80 seismic sensors (stations) nationwide to date, to detect any earthquake activity in the country and the region, according to its director general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.

MetMalaysia can issue quake warnings within eight minutes, says DG

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd has started preparations to spin off its global telecommunications assets and list the business in London, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison mulls global telco assets spin-off, eyes London listing, Reuters reports

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe, and suggested the US would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has pressed to take over.

Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China

U Mobile Sdn Bhd announced on Saturday that it has received the official letter of award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the deployment of Malaysia's next-generation 5G network, and that it is excited to commence the roll-out.

U Mobile secures MCMC award, gears up for nationwide 5G roll-out

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) can issue earthquake warnings in eight minutes, as it&nbsp;operates a network of 80 seismic sensors (stations) nationwide to date, to detect any earthquake activity in the country and the region, according to its&nbsp;director general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.

The police have arrested a businessman with the title of "Tan Sri"&nbsp;for allegedly scamming the public out of RM10 million under the pretence of handing the money over to the cops to resolve&nbsp;money-laundering cases.

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump is urging senior advisers to take a more aggressive stance on tariffs, as the administration prepares for a major escalation in its global trade war, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

Myanmar was hit by a 5.1-magnitude aftershock on Saturday, a day after powerful earthquakes devastated several neighbouring nations, leaving more than a thousand dead.

Muslims in Indonesia will celebrate Eid on Monday, Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar announced on Saturday night.

At a press conference held at the ministry, he confirmed that 1 Syawal 1446 Hijri will fall on March 31, 2025.

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