The Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday passed an amendment to the Federal Constitution, enabling the Dewan Rakyat Speaker and the Dewan Negara President to be part of the Parliamentary Service Commission, with the required two-thirds majority support.

Dewan Rakyat passes constitutional amendment that paves way for revival of legislation to strengthen parliamentary independence

The federal government may consider handing over undeveloped land within the disputed Duta Enclave — a 263.27-acre (106.54-hectare) plot in Mukim Batu — to Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Govt may hand over undeveloped Duta Enclave land to Semantan Estate, conditional upon collaboration with GLCs — PM

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA) has filed a new lawsuit against Yong Tai Bhd (KL:YONGTAI) and its chief executive officer Datuk Boo Kuang Loon over an alleged unpaid contract sum of RM105.14 million related to a construction project in Melaka.

Kerjaya Prospek files fresh lawsuit against Yong Tai and CEO over RM105m contract dispute

Pakatan Harapan-DAP’s (PH-DAP) Pang Sock Tao has emerged victorious in the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, with a 3,869-vote margin over Perikatan Nasional-Bersatu (PN-Bersatu) candidate Khairul Azhari Saut.

PH wins in Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election with a majority of 3,869 votes

The Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election will see a four-cornered fight between the candidates of Pakatan Harapan (PH), Perikatan Nasional (PN), Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM), and an independent.

A four-way bout in Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said while the recent sharp weakening of the ringgit is concerning, it is crucial to make a comprehensive assessment of the situation.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Tun Razak Exchange inauguration ceremony on Friday, Anwar said that the government has assigned the central bank to closely monitor the performance of the ringgit.

PM highlights need for comprehensive assessment of ringgit performance

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is set to announce the most expansive US trade restrictions in a century, at a stroke upending the postwar global trading system and posing difficult-to-predict economic risks.

Trump tariff rollout opens new era of risk for global economy

Wall Street's main indices fell on Wednesday as investors worried about the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on the global economy, corporate earnings and inflation.

Wall Street falls as tariff jitters grip markets

SIX Group AG, the operator of the Swiss and Spanish bourses, is weighing a switch to the trading technology of Aquis Exchange plc, a smaller UK exchange it is in the process of acquiring.

Swiss bourse turns to smaller UK exchange for trade tech revamp

The recovery work in the area of the gas pipeline blaze at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya is currently safe as no gas content has been detected in the pipeline, said Subang Jaya district police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat.

Gas pipeline blaze: No more gas content detected, recovery work safe — police

A brief recap of some corporate announcements that made the news on Wednesday.

Petronas Gas, Gas Malaysia, IJM, Rohas Tecnic, T7 Global, ICT Zone Asia, Capital A, YNH Property, OCK Group

British Airways is partnering with Malaysia Airlines to expand its codeshare agreement, offering travellers more travel options to Europe.

British Airways, Malaysia Airlines expand codeshare, resuming Heathrow-KLIA services

Tesla Inc’s vehicle sales fell 13% in the first quarter (1Q), dragged down by the changeover of its most important model and international backlash against Elon Musk.

Tesla 1Q sales slump to lowest since 2022 amid anti-Musk backlash

RHB Banking Group has announced a strategic organisational realignment, involving key leadership changes across five senior roles, as part of its new three-year corporate strategy (2025-2027), known as “PROGRESS27”.

RHB announces organisational realignment to drive growth

Malaysia is working towards expanding its flight connectivity to Europe, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Malaysia to expand flight connectivity to Europe — Loke

France’s National Rally plans to protest against what it has called the “tyranny of judges” even after an appeals court said in a surprise statement late on Tuesday that it should be able to rule by mid-2026 on a challenge by Marine Le Pen over her conviction this week.

French far right to keep up pressure as Le Pen gets lifeline

T7 Global Bhd’s (KL:T7GLOBAL) shares dived on Wednesday, prompting a suspension of intraday short-selling after the oil and gas services firm announced the departure of its executive deputy chairman.

T7 Global dives after deputy chairman's departure, triggering short-selling halt

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): The police will soon call in the contractor who is believed to have carried out development work near the site of the gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on Tuesday, after confirming their identity.

Police to investigate contractor in connection with gas pipeline fire at Putra Heights

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Yinson Holdings Bhd’s (KL:YINSON) slipped on Wednesday after the oil and gas services firm announced weaker than expected results, while analysts tamper their optimism for the stock’s upside.

Yinson's shares slip, analysts tell investors to look past underwhelming results

SINGAPORE (April 2): The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a street-hail service operator licence (SSOL) to GrabCab, a subsidiary of Grab Rentals and sister company of GrabCar, which holds a ride-hail service operator licence (RSOL) and a car-pool service operator licence (CSOL). &nbsp; &nbsp;

Grab obtains Land Transport Authority licence to operate taxis in Singapore

Just when the chapter on MBI was about to be reduced to a page in the history books of investment scams in Malaysia, the investigation into the money trail of one of the longest-running pyramid schemes in the country came back to life.

It restarted two weeks ago with the police summonin...

Alternative Views: Questions abound as the ghost of MBI walks again

Professional bodies on Wednesday urged a comprehensive review of safety measures for fire-prone facilities near residential areas, following a Petronas gas pipeline breach that caused a massive blaze on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and damaging numerous properties.

Gas pipeline blaze: Professional bodies call for thorough review of safety measures, better risk management 

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA) has been granted an extension until April 15, 2025, to issue the shareholder circular for its proposed Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation plan.&nbsp;

Capital A given until April 15 to issue shareholder circular on regularisation plan

Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) has firmly denied any relation to the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday.

Indah Water denies responsibility for Putra Heights gas pipeline fire

As risk aversion rises, investors are increasingly seeking shelter in Malaysian bonds to weather the slump on Bursa Malaysia and other stock markets.

Investors turn to bonds amid Bursa rout

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Telecommunications network solutions provider OCK Group Bhd (KL:OCK), whose share price dropped to its lowest in more than one year last Friday (March 28), said the recent earthquake in Myanmar has only caused limited damage to its tower network, with only four sites affected and no disruption to service.

OCK Group says Myanmar quake caused minimal damage, only four towers affected

Al-Aqar Healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:ALAQAR) faces risks of an earnings decline with the proposed renewal of leases for five key properties, CIMB Securities flagged on Wednesday.

Al-Aqar REIT faces earnings risks with lease renewal of key properties, acquisition — analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Rising United States&nbsp;tariffs are expected to affect growth across Asia Pacific (Apac), according to S&amp;P Global Ratings’ latest economic update.

US tariffs expected to affect Asia Pacific economic growth – S&P Global

Gas Malaysia Bhd (KL:GASMSIA) on Wednesday said it has cut back on gas supply to several areas to manage supply disruptions brought about by the temporary closure of gas facilities due to the gas pipeline blaze incident in Putra Heights on April 1, assuring that it will not have a material impact on earnings this financial year.

Gas pipeline blaze: Gas Malaysia reduces supply to some areas, assures minimal impact on earnings 

T7 Global Bhd (KL:T7GLOBAL) said on Thursday that to the best of its board’s knowledge there is no ongoing investigation into the company.

Responding to a query from Bursa Malaysia Securities regarding Tan Sri Tan Kean Soon’s sudden resignation as T7 Global's executive deputy chairman, the company said it had only received his resignation letter and that he had not informed the company of any investigation.

T7 Global: No ongoing investigation into company

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): theedgemalaysia.com highlighted five stocks with momentum. Three stocks showed positive momentum while two stocks showed negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia's noon break on Wednesday.

<h3>The stocks with positive momentum were:</h3>

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	<li>Pappajack Bhd (KL:P...

Stocks with momentum on April 2, 2025: Pappajack, MHC Plantations, Malaysia Smelting Corp, Leong Hup, Velocity Capital

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is seeking an appropriate and effective mechanism to address the housing woes of the victims of Tuesday's (April 1) gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya.

Putra Heights blaze: Housing Ministry studying best way to help displaced victims

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Wednesday.

FBM KLCI up 0.85% to 1,526.52 on April 2, 2025

US President Donald Trump's new tariff plan has the ocean shipping industry on edge as he stokes a trade war destined to stanch transport demand and send companies scrambling to manage the fallout.

Trump's reciprocal tariff plan amplifies risk of ocean shipping chaos, executives say

KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): CIMB, Bank Islam and Etiqa&nbsp;have come forward to assist the victims&nbsp;impacted by the fire incident in Putra Heights, Selangor&nbsp;on Tuesday (April 1), through various relief assistance plans.

CIMB, Bank Islam, Etiqa to assist Putra Heights fire incident victims

US President Donald Trump's planned tariffs will be negative across the world, with the damage depending on how far they go, how long they last and whether they lead to successful negotiations, European Central Bank (ECB) head Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday.

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