The Hong Kong government will shrink its workforce and accelerate a plan for economic integration with China, as the city seeks new growth drivers to combat geopolitical uncertainty and a property downturn.

Hong Kong braces for growth risks with 10,000 civil job cuts

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the economy will grow modestly this year, as he looks to shrink the city’s deficit while countering headwinds from a slowing Chinese economy and rising trade tensions with the US.

Hong Kong expects modest growth in 2025 as financial secretary looks to fight deficit

Seremban Engineering Bhd (KL:SEB) has proposed to dispose of a piece of  land together with a detached factory near Seremban for RM19.5 million, as part of the company's business rationalisation plan.

Seremban Engineering to sell property in Senawang as part of rationalisation plan

Wall Street's main indices opened lower on Friday as data showed underlying price pressures rose more than expected last month and fuelled concerns that the Trump administration's tariff policies could further stoke inflation.

Wall St opens lower after data fans inflation worries

The Federal Court has fixed April 8 to deliver its decision on an appeal by lawyer Datuk Sreesanthan Eliathamby, who is challenging a High Court ruling that held him liable for insider trading in Worldwide Holdings Bhd shares in 2006.

Federal Court sets April 8 for decision in lawyer’s appeal against insider trading fine

Almost all major public transport hubs, especially those in Kuala Lumpur have become busy as Aidilfitri approaches, with many of them packed with travellers buying tickets or embarking on their journeys to their hometowns ahead of the celebrations next week.

Festive atmosphere at transport hubs ahead of Aidilfitri

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera on Friday urged the United States to reconsider new tariffs on goods from Europe and open a dialogue with Brussels to stop what Sanchez described as "nonsense".

Spain's PM urges Washington to reconsider tariff 'nonsense'

The law firm Jenner & Block sued the US government on Friday, after President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending security clearances for its lawyers and restricting access to government buildings, officials and federal contracting work.

Law firm Jenner & Block sues US government following Trump executive order

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged all parties to uphold decorum when discussing race, religion, and royalty (3R) on social media.

All parties must observe decorum when posting on 3R issues, says Mohd Na’im

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its two port operations near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid growing pressure from Beijing.

CK Hutchison will not sign deal to sell strategic Panama ports next week — Reuters

Five Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, sought answers regarding World Liberty Financial, a crypto project backed by President Donald Trump and family, and its newly announced plans to issue a stablecoin, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing a letter.

US Democrats raise regulatory concerns over Trump family crypto venture — report

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric rose at a stubborn pace in February and household demand was weaker than expected, illustrating a more guarded consumer amid growing concerns about finances.

Key US inflation gauge picks up while spending barely rises

A powerful earthquake centred in Myanmar rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing several people and causing extensive damage, with rescuers in Bangkok searching for 81 people in the rubble of a collapsed building.

Powerful quake in Southeast Asia kills several, 81 trapped in Bangkok building rubble

Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING) said on Friday the Nevada Gaming Commission has accepted the terms of a settlement in relation to a complaint against its Las Vegas resort.

Genting says Nevada authorities have signed off settlement terms for Las Vegas complaint

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.&nbsp;

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

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its two port operations near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid growing pressure from Beijing.

As shares of Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc&nbsp;rally on Thursday, the jump in the size of the company dwarfed the decline in the value of its US rivals, as the stocks responded to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements.

Tesla’s US$14b rally eclipses rout in other auto stocks

Volatile stock markets, driven by global economic uncertainties and shifting policies, have unsettled investors, prompting a shift towards domestic money market funds in search of stability. &nbsp;

Challenging the perception that foreign investors have exited the domestic market, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said they are instead parking funds in safer assets while maintaining exposure to Malaysia. &nbsp;

Foreign investors shifting to safer Malaysian assets amid market volatility — analyst

The government has released the guidelines for its latest solar programme, which allows energy companies to lease rooftop space from homeowners to install solar panels and sell the generated electricity to customers through third-party access to the distribution network.

Govt sets guidelines for rooftop solar leasing, landed households set to benefit

MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG), an infrastructure utilities construction and engineering solutions firm, has secured a RM137.8 million contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA).

MN Holdings bags its largest direct contract of RM138m from TNB

RHB Bank Bhd (KL:RHBBANK) has subscribed to&nbsp;an aggregate of about 51 million new shares in Boost Bank for RM51 million since&nbsp;May 17, 2024, in order to maintain its 40% equity interest in the digital bank.

RHB Bank subscribes to additional shares in Boost Bank worth RM51m

Taiwan is investigating whether China’s leading chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC)&nbsp;illegally poached local engineers as part of an effort to access the island’s cutting-edge chip technology.

Taiwan probes Chinese chipmaker SMIC for allegedly poaching staff

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on Friday released the finalised policy document on complaints handling by financial services firms, including banks, insurers and payment system operators.

Banks, insurers required to promptly resolve customer complaints under new BNM policy

KUALA LUMPUR (March 28): Malaysia’s stock market will stay volatile in the near term, as investors continue to fret over international trade tensions, strategists warned.

Malaysian stocks set to stay volatile in near term as trade tensions continue to simmer

Shares of Shah Alam-based WF Holding Ltd fell below the&nbsp;initial public offering (IPO) price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday.

The stock closed at US$3.75, a 6.25% discount from its IPO price of US$4 per share, after raising US$8 million (RM35.42 million) before deducting underwriting fees and expenses. At the closing price, the company had a market capitalisation of US$93.56 million or RM414.19 million.

Selangor fibreglass plastic maker WF Holding breaks below IPO price on Nasdaq listing day

Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (KL:LSH), which has been slapped with a lawsuit by the former operator of Kuala Lumpur Tower, said that the claim against its subsidiaries is without merit and cannot be established.

LSH Capital says former KL Tower operator’s lawsuit ‘without merit’, followed procurement process

Just four months ago, Delta Electronics (Thailand) Pcl’s shares were outpacing global peers, prompting a series of moves from Thai market authorities to halt the rally. Now, the stock is in a stark reversal.

A US$30b rout turns Delta Thailand into Asia’s worst stock

KUALA LUMPUR (March 28): Selangor state-linked Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Bhd (KL:KPS) has proposed to change its auditor&nbsp;to Messrs Ernst &amp; Young Consulting Sdn Bhd (EY) for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), replacing its retiring auditor&nbsp;Messrs BDO PLT (BDO).

Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor proposes change of auditor

Residents in several areas in Penang on Friday also felt tremors due to a strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake that shook an area 16 kilometres northwest Sagaing, Myanmar.

Tremors felt in Penang after earthquake hits Myanmar

The Sarawak&nbsp;Cabinet&nbsp;has approved the proposal paper for the implementation of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES).

Sarawak's Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development,&nbsp;in a statement on Friday, said the approval was given during the state Cabinet meeting on March 20.

Sarawak Cabinet approves free tertiary education for 2026 implementation

KUALA LUMPUR (March 28): Puspakom Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned unit of DRB-Hicom Bhd (KL:DRBHCOM), announced on Friday that it is raising prices of its mobile van and mobile truck services amid rising operating costs.

Puspakom raises mobile van and truck services rates by 10%-20%

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday.

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