KUALA LUMPUR (April 7): Umno’s working secretary and public official Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said that Umno would hypothetically accept US$10 million from Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar if he gave them a donation.

Umno working secretary: We will take US$10 mil from Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar if it is given

PUTRAJAYA (April 1): In what is being held as a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal unanimously ruled that company directors who are eligible for re-election, cannot be automatically retired without holding an annual general meeting (AGM), even if the directorship timeframe has lapsed.

Directors cannot be automatically retired without an AGM, Court of Appeal rules

The Magistrate's Court here have sentenced businessman Chung Chee Yang, 47, to six years and 10 months in prison, and a fine of RM22,000, after he was found guilty of hurting the religious feelings and criminally intimidating his two bodyguards by pointing a gun at them and admonishing them for fasting in 2021.

Businessman who assaulted bodyguards for fasting sentenced to six years and 10 months' jail

KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): The High Court here has ordered the Selangor government to hand over three key impact assessment reports of the controversial Petaling Jaya Dispersal (PJD) Link project to four Petaling Jaya residents within a month, granting the residents’ judicial review bid in part.

Selangor govt ordered to hand PJD Link impact assessment reports to PJ residents in a month

The High Court here has ruled that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), namely then-Dang Wangi police chief senior assistant commissioner Noor Dellhan Yahaya, had acted beyond their powers in obstructing the Malaysian Bar Council’s assembly and march for judicial independence (Walk for Judicial Independence) in June 2022.

Dang Wangi OCPD acted beyond powers in prohibiting Bar Council’s 2022 walk; Bar Council asks for RM1 in damages 

Court of Appeal judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah expressed frustration on Wednesday over delays in the 1Malaysia-Development Bhd (1MDB)-Tanore trial, as former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lawyers failed to propose alternative dates to replace vacated ones.

Frustration mounts in 1MDB-Tanore trial as judge criticises delays, urges expedited proceedings

Malaysian authorities are still in the dark about the whereabouts of Casey Tang, a former director of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), who went missing in 2016. His last known location was Bangkok, Thailand.

Malaysian authorities still in the dark about Casey Tang’s whereabouts  

Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd (IPSB) managing director Datuk Dr Shamsul Anwar Sulaiman has denied claims by the former general counsel of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), Jasmine Loo Ai Swan, that he was ever in a meeting with fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) and his associates in London, in 2015, to discuss 1MDB’s money, which had been deposited into then-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s account.

Najib’s witness denies Jasmine Loo’s testimony, says he never was in a meeting in London with her and Jho Low 

High Court judge Datuk Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah Raja Mohzan, in his decision to award RM225,000 in costs to Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, said there existed a global settlement which was proved by defence witness Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, also special operations director at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), and as stated by Riza Aziz’s defence.

In awarding RM225,000 costs to Riza Aziz, judge says 1MDB should have checked on global settlement before filing suit

Former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chairman Tan Sri Che Lodin Wok Kamaruddin denied being a “proxy” and “crony” of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Former 1MDB chairman Lodin denies being a crony and proxy of Najib; says he told the truth on witness stand 

The United States is starting to resemble an emerging market more than a developed country, the head of pan-European stock exchange operator Euronext said on Tuesday as financial markets remained volatile after the imposition of sweeping US tariffs.

US is starting to look like an emerging market after tariff shock, Euronext CEO says

Indonesia will adjust its crude palm oil export tax to reduce the burden on exporters from US tariffs, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday.

Indonesia to adjust crude palm oil export tax, finance minister says

Indonesia's rupiah hit a record low and its equities sank on Tuesday, as traders returned after an extended break to price in the impact of sweeping US tariffs that threatened to upend global trade and stoked recession fears.

Tariff fallout hits Indonesian stocks, rupiah slides to record low

(April 8): The potential for a prolonged tariff war between the world’s two largest economies is putting Asia’s rarely used trading halt mechanisms in focus, underscoring rising volatility.

Trading halts in focus as tariff tensions spark market swings

With the Los Angeles fires in January and last week’s severe storms that brought flooding and tornadoes to the Midwest, extreme weather is already battering US homes in 2025. Homeowners should expect their insurance rates to jump accordingly, says Insurify, an insurance policy comparison website, in a new report.

Tariffs threaten to push US home insurance rates even higher

The prosecution is proceeding with the case involving blogger Papagomo, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, for posting seditious publications against the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

Seditious publications against King: April 23 hearing set for Papagomo

President Donald Trump rejected a European Union proposal to drop tariffs on all bilateral trade in industrial goods with the US, meaning that his 20% tariff on all EU imports is due to come into force Wednesday.

Trump dismisses last-gasp EU push to stop tariffs kicking in

To push more small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to decarbonise, there must be a business case to compel them to start the journey, along with top-down regulations to mandate actions like sustainability reporting.

Create business case for SMEs to decarbonise

Thailand will delay a parliamentary debate on a bill seeking to legalise casinos as opposition mounts against the controversial proposal touted by the government as a way to attract investment and bolster tourism.

Thailand to delay debate on casino bill as opposition mounts

SYDNEY (April 8): Christian Hawkesby has been appointed as governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) for a six-month term, as the search for a permanent leader continues, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said on Tuesday.

New Zealand appoints Christian Hawkesby as interim RBNZ governor

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

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.

Malaysian stocks slip again as trade tension worries linger

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

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

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

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

Fast-fashion retailer&nbsp;Shein&nbsp;is facing opposition from the Chinese government over its plans to shift some production out of the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

China said to advise Shein against shifting supply chain

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

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

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

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

Tech billionaire and Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk made direct yet unsuccessful appeals to US President Donald Trump to reverse tariffs over the past weekend, Washington Post reported on Monday citing two people familiar with the matter.

Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs, Washington Post reports

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

Business owners&nbsp;are required to report their income even if they suffer losses, said the&nbsp;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

Asian stocks bounced off more than one-year lows and US&nbsp;stock futures pointed up on Tuesday, but many investors remained on edge, even as they hoped Washington might be willing to negotiate some of the aggressive tariffs that have unleashed turmoil in&nbsp;markets.

Rebound in Japan provides some respite for battered markets

Sunway Hospitality Group has appointed Alex Castaldi, previously its group chief operating officer, as its new chief executive officer as part of its plans to align the hotel business with other Sunway Group sectors and drive global expansion through organic growth and partnerships.

Sunway Hospitality Group appoints Alex Castaldi as CEO

Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (KL:MATRIX) said on Tuesday a group of shareholders, led by its group executive deputy chairman, is injecting parts of their property business to provide a foothold for the company in Selangor.

Matrix Concepts says major shareholders to inject Selangor property business

Indonesia's rupiah hit a record low and its equities sank on Tuesday, as traders returned after an extended break to price in the impact of sweeping US tariffs that threatened to upend global trade and stoked recession fears.

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