Malaysia is delaying liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to buyers due to an outage at its massive export facility, threatening to curb supply in Asia.

Malaysia delays LNG shipments due to outage at export plant, Bloomberg reports

(April 25): Banks holding part of hospital operator Healthscope Ltd’s A$1.6 billion (US$1 billion, or RM4.37 billion) loan are sounding out traders for potential secondary sales, in anticipation of the end of a lock-up period, according to people familiar with the matter.

Healthscope lenders eye secondary sales as lock-up nears expiry — Bloomberg

China vowed to “fully prepare” emergency plans to ward against increasing external shocks, taking a patient approach in defending growth as a deepening trade war with Donald Trump piles pressure on the world’s number two economy.

China vows to ready emergency plans, signals calm amid trade war 

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has issued a legal notice to Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, demanding a public and written apology.

Dr M demands public apology from Zahid over defamatory statement on Seri Pacific Hotel land

The Philippines’ top lender has boosted provisions for bad loans as it warned fellow lenders to “expect the worst” amid the uncertainty posed by US tariffs, according to its chief executive.

Top Philippine bank CEO says ‘expect the worst’ amid tariff war 

(April 25): The Chinese startup behind Manus AI secured a round of financing led by US venture firm Benchmark, scoring capital to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents to replace everyday tasks.

Chinese AI startup Manus scores funding valued at US$500m — Bloomberg

Audi's flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Q7, has officially started production in Malaysia, the first Audi model in this segment to be locally assembled in the Southeast Asian region.

Audi Q7 starts local production in Malaysia, priced from RM469,000

PUTRAJAYA (April 25): The Court of Appeal (COA) has on Friday reinstated the Shah Alam Sessions Court’s decision, sentencing a former Sessions Court judge to six months’ imprisonment and imposing a RM25,000 fine for accepting bribes in connection with court proceedings.

Appeals Court reinstates ex-judge’s six-month jail term, RM25,000 fine for bribery

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here on Friday to continue with the agency’s process of recording his statement in the ongoing investigation into corruption and money laundering.

MACC continues recording Ismail Sabri's statement

Gold prices fell more than 1% on Friday as China considered exempting certain US imports from its tariffs, denting the precious metal's safe-haven appeal.

Gold falls as China mulls exempting tariffs on some US imports

The status of objections involving the outcome of several Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) divisional elections will be announced next week, said Party Election Committee (JPP) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

PKR divisional polls: Outcome of objections to be known next week, says Zaliha

China’s government is considering suspending its 125% tariff on some US imports, people familiar with the matter said, as the economic costs of the tit-for-tat trade war weigh heavily on certain industries.

China may exempt some US goods from 125% tariff as costs rise, Bloomberg reports

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Shares of Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) fell to an 18-month low, after The Edge reported that the stock and its Warrant B were affected by a major hacking incident. Hackers reportedly accessed investors’ trading accounts and used them to buy shares without permission on Bursa Malaysia.

Hack-hit Bina Puri shares fall to 18-month low, short selling suspended 

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Bursa Malaysia opened as usual on Friday, as the Securities Commission (SC) and Bursa Malaysia said it has launched active investigations into&nbsp;recent reports of unauthorised access and trade involving several online trading accounts.&nbsp;

Bursa Malaysia opens as usual as regulators investigate online trading account breach

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): The High Court in George Town, Penang, has ordered a senior marketing executive to pay RM118,500 in damages to her former company, FP Stencil Sdn Bhd, for breaching employment obligations, including unauthorised deletion of company data and misappropriation of confidential information.

Penang High Court orders marketing executive to pay RM118,500 for data deletion and breaching confidentiality

Bursa Malaysia’s equities opened higher on Friday, echoing the overnight strong performance of US equities, despite a widespread hacking incident affecting Malaysian stock trading accounts the day prior.

KLCI gains to track US rally despite overnight hacking, amid rate cut hopes

(April 25): US President Donald Trump said his administration was talking with China on trade, after Beijing denied the existence of negotiations on a deal and demanded the US revoke all unilateral tariffs.

Trump says US talking with China on trade after Beijing’s denial

Kuala Lumpur Tower will reopen on Saturday, April 26, under new management, with ticket prices rising for international visitors and dropping by nearly 30% for locals at the Sky Deck.

KL Tower reopens tomorrow with new management and revised ticket prices

Chinese investments in Southeast Asian manufacturing are likely much higher than official data showed, underscoring the difficulty of any US attempt to box in Beijing or exclude Chinese-made goods from its supply chains.

China’s investments in Southeast Asia snarl US plans for supply chains

The Malaysian delegation, led by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, told US trade representatives that Malaysia is open to talks on reducing the trade deficit, addressing non-tariff barriers, improving technological security, and exploring a potential trade agreement.

Malaysia tells US it is open to talks on trade deficit and non-tariff barriers to reduce tariffs

The Johor government has decided to declare next Monday, April 28, as a special holiday for the entire state, as a sign of support and to commemorate&nbsp;Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) footballing&nbsp;achievements.

Public holiday in Johor next Monday to commemorate JDT's footballing achievements

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the swift implementation of the Warisan KL: Warisan Ibu Kota Malaysia Madani project launched on Friday, while ensuring that the needs and comfort of the majority are taken into account.

PM calls for expedited Warisan KL project with focus on people’s well-being

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been granted a temporary release of his passport to travel abroad to tend to familial matters.

Muhyiddin gets temporary release of passport to visit ailing family member in Australia

Oasis Home Holding Bhd began accepting orders for its initial public offering on Friday, aiming to raise up to RM42 million with shares priced at 28 sen on the ACE Market.

Oasis Home prices ACE Market IPO at 28 sen a share to raise up to RM42 mil

Foreign broker CLSA Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd on Friday announced its entry into Malaysia’s structured warrants market with the launch of six new instruments on Bursa Malaysia, aimed at a broad spectrum of investors.&nbsp;

CLSA launches structured warrants in Malaysia, targets traditional long-term investors and Gen Z

IJM Land Bhd’s latest landed residential development named Soren in Puncak Alam, Selangor, has been 80% taken up since its launch on April 19, according to a press statement on Thursday.

First-phase landed homes at IJM Land's Suria Hill in Selangor 80% taken up, next phase to launch in 3Q

Reach Energy Bhd (KL:REACH) will be delisted from the official list of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities) next Tuesday, April 29, following the company’s decision not to appeal against the delisting.

Reach Energy to be delisted on April 29

CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) announced that its group chief executive officer (GCEO) Erick Hamburger will be stepping down in September, while it reported a 30.64% decline in net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY2025).

CTOS Digital group CEO Erick Hamburger to step down in September, 1Q net profit falls 31%

Sarawak’s very own airline, AirBorneo, which is scheduled to commence operation next year, carries the state’s aspiration to enhance regional connectivity among the Asean nations, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said.

AirBorneo carries Sarawak's wish for better Asean connectivity, says Abang Johari

Malaysia is revising down its growth outlook as tariffs weigh on the economy, while seeking a “fair” deal in trade talks that kicked off with US officials this week, according to Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia to cut growth outlook, discuss fair trade with US, says Amir Hamzah

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (April 25): Asian stock&nbsp;markets&nbsp;headed for a second straight week of gains on Friday and the dollar for its first weekly rise in more than a month, as investors focused on signs that the US and China were prepared to pull back from their trade war.

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