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NEWS: Najib wanted Riza spared

Malaysia met with representatives from the European Union (EU)-Asean Business Council (ABC) and the US-ABC on Tuesday regarding new initiatives that could be promoted to enhance trade, not only in Malaysia but also among Asean member countries.

Malaysia discusses new initiatives with EU- and US-Asean business councils to boost trade, investments

Perikatan Nasional (PN) Tapah chairman Abdul Muhaimin Malek, 43, has been announced as the coalition’s candidate for the Ayer Kuning by-election scheduled for April 26.

PN announces Tapah chairman Abd Muhaimin Malek as Ayer Kuning by-election candidate

MORNING CALL: 9/4/25

LA ROCHELLE, France (April 9): Europe will probably be able to produce only a small portion of rare earths it needs for electric vehicles and wind turbines by 2030, mainly due to cheap competition from dominant producer China, a consultant said on Tuesday.

Europe and the U.S. have been ...

Europe seen struggling to compete with China on rare earths

(April 9): Traders boosted bets on Tuesday the Federal Reserve will start cutting its policy rate as soon as next month, as the White House said additional tariffs on imports from China will go into effect on Wednesday in a further escalation of trade hostilities that could slow the economy.
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Traders boost bets Fed will start cutting rates in May

Gold erased earlier gains to finish flat as a White House official said the US is moving forward with tariffs in China.

Gold erases earlier gains amid Trump tariff volatility

South Korea on Wednesday announced emergency support measures for its auto sector, seeking to reduce the blow of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on a sector that has seen years of sharply rising exports to the US.

South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry hit by US tariffs

US stock futures slumped and Asian traders were bracing for sharp moves lower as the White House vowed to push ahead with sweeping tariffs on trading partners including a 104% levy on China.

US futures slump, Asian stocks set for sharp fall 

LONDON (April 9): US media giant Comcast Corp will build its first Universal theme park and resort in Europe in Bedford, north of London, opening in 2031, the British government said on Wednesday.

The park will create 20,000 jobs during construction and a further 8,000 jobs across ...

Universal Studios to open first European theme park near London

Wild swings lashed Wall Street for a fourth straight session as back-and-forth trade threats between the US and China knocked down stocks, erasing an earlier rally that was the biggest since 2022. The S&P 500 fell 1.6%, leaving it on the brink of a bear market.

US stocks take another roller coaster ride on US-China threats

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could face a penalty of US$1 billion (RM4.5 billion) or more to settle a US export control investigation over a chip it made that ended up inside a Huawei AI processor, according to two people familiar with the matter.

TSMC could face US$1b fine or more from US probe — Reuters

The weakening of the ringgit, historically a source of export advantage, may provide little to no buffer to exporters against the onslaught of the substantial 24% US reciprocal tariff on Malaysian goods that are set to kick in on Wednesday, economists warn.

Massive US tariffs likely to neutralise ringgit's weakness as export aid, say economists

Billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk attacked White House trade counsellor Peter Navarro as “dumber than a sack of bricks” as a fight over President Donald Trump’s tariff regime spilled onto social media on Tuesday.

Musk calls Navarro a ‘moron’ as Trump tariff spat gets messy

Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made the news on Tuesday.

AEON Credit, Matrix Concepts, Fajarbaru, S P Setia, Yong Tai, Taghill, LSH, KNM, Northern Solar, PetGas, Panasonic Malaysia, Subur Tiasa

Wall Street's main indices on Tuesday bounced back from a heavy selloff, led by technology stocks, on hopes of the US opening up for negotiations on its aggressive tariffs.

Most megacap and growth stocks gained, with Nvidia and Meta Platforms adding 5% each and Tesla rising 4%.

Wall Street rebounds sharply on hopes of tariff talks

US stock futures slumped and Asian traders were bracing for sharp moves lower as the White House vowed to push ahead with sweeping tariffs on trading partners including a 104% levy on China.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is waiting to hear from China before duties of more than 100% take effect, but other administration officials said they would not prioritise negotiations with the world's No 2 economic power.

Trump waiting for 'call' from China, but aides say deal not likely before 104% tariffs hit

NEW YORK (April 8): The yield on the benchmark U.S. Treasury bond has fallen dramatically since President Donald Trump took office in January. But one measure of risk embedded in that number has remained positive, in a sign of investor nervousness.

The term premium, a component of yield...

How Trump's policy risk is showing in Treasury bonds

Wild swings lashed Wall Street for a fourth straight session as back-and-forth trade threats between the US and China knocked down stocks, erasing an earlier rally that was the biggest since 2022. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.6%, leaving it on the brink of a bear market.

The Penang Port Commission (PPC) will collaborate with Tourism Malaysia to study incentive policies and encourage the development of cruise tourism in Penang.

Penang Port Commission, Tourism Malaysia collaborate to boost cruise tourism

The operations and management of the KL Tower will continue as usual, said Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd and its parent Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd, despite the setback to their ad interim injunction to halt the award of the iconic landmark's concession to a subsidiary of Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (KL:LSH).

KL Tower ops continue as usual despite ad interim injunction setback, say Hydroshoppe and Menara Kuala Lumpur

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, urged China on Tuesday to ensure a negotiated solution to problems caused by the sweeping import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

EU's von der Leyen urges China to ensure responsible tariff response 

Gold erased earlier gains to finish flat as a White House official said the US is moving forward with tariffs in China.

Calling the US’ tariffs move as a “Trumpian crisis”, Tan Sri Nazir Razak said it is an opportunity for Asean to demonstrate and further cement unity and resilience and together turbo-charge economic integration of the bloc.

'Trumpian crisis' opportunity to turbo-charge integration, resilience of Asean, says Nazir 

LONDON/NEW YORK (April 8): Clothing and accessories retailers across the United States are delaying orders and freezing hiring ahead of&nbsp;tariff hikes&nbsp;that take effect Wednesday on products imported from Vietnam and China.

These businesses, much like Nike&nbsp;and Lululemon, fac...

Clothing retailers delay orders, freeze hiring as tariffs hit

avier Milei is suddenly caught between US President Donald Trump and China’s communist government as the Argentine leader nears the finish line on a new rescue package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

China-US spat over US$18 bil FX swap line puts Milei in a bind

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there is potential for advantageous trade deals with major US trading partners, as foreign nations appeal to Washington for negotiations in the wake of President Donald Trump’s steep reciprocal tariffs.

Bessent sees potential for ‘good deals’ as US works priority list

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - Most Americans are bracing for higher prices on a wide range of consumer goods following&nbsp;President Donald Trump's move to impose&nbsp;sweeping new tariffs&nbsp;on imports from most of the world, a new&nbsp;Reuters/Ipsos poll&nbsp;found.

The ...

73% of Americans expect price surge under Trump tariffs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

In addition to negligence and possible criminal elements, authorities are also focusing on mechanical, environmental, operational, and safety factors in the investigation into the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

Authorities probing multiple factors in Putra Heights gas explosion — police

South Korea on Wednesday announced emergency support measures for its auto sector, seeking to reduce the blow of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on a sector that has seen years of sharply rising exports to the US.