China on Tuesday swiftly retaliated against fresh US tariffs, announcing hikes to import levies covering US$21 billion (RM93.8 billion) worth of American agricultural and food products, moving the world's top two economies a step closer towards an all-out trade war.

China hits US agriculture, says won't be bullied by fresh Trump tariffs 

Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (KL:CHINTECK) said on Friday its second quarter net profit fell 15.6% from a year earlier, amid lower palm oil production and a foreign exchange loss.

Chin Teck Plantations' 2Q profit falls 16% on lower palm oil production, forex losses

Bursa Malaysia stocks remained above the key 1,500-point psychological level for a second consecutive day on Friday, despite reports of unauthorised access and trading activity involving several online trading accounts.

KLCI stays steady above 1,500 points despite hacking incident, with tech stocks leading gains

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) has clarified that the recent hacking incident involving stock trading accounts was limited to a small number of client accounts from a few brokers, rather than being widespread.

Trading account breach not widespread — Bursa Malaysia

Pharmaceutical companies in China are reporting that they have been able to import some drugs over the past week with tariff exemptions, the Beijing-based American Chamber of Commerce said on Friday.

US business lobby in China: Some pharma firms reporting tariff exemptions

It is neither controversial nor counter-democratic for the head of the judiciary to defend the judicial institution and seek to strengthen it, which includes giving opinions on institutional reforms to reinforce judicial independence.

Opinion: Tengku Maimun is in the best position to speak out for judicial independence

Toyota Motor Corp chairman Akio Toyoda has proposed a buyout of supplier Toyota Industries Corp, people familiar with the matter said, seeking to consolidate his grip on Japan’s biggest business empire as a wave of merger and acquisition activity roils the country.

Toyota chairman proposes record buyout of its supplier at US$42b valuation

Upholstery furniture products manufacturer Homeritz Corp Bhd’s (KL:HOMERIZ) net profit fell 31.36% in the second quarter from a year earlier, mainly due to losses of RM3.57 million arising from a fire incident.

Homeritz 2Q net profit falls 32% due to fire-related losses, weaker greenback

Taghill Holdings Bhd (KL:TAGHILL), formerly known as Siab Holdings Bhd, announced on Friday that it has secured a RM494 million construction contract in Bandar Sri Damansara, Selangor.

Taghill bags RM494m construction contract in Bandar Sri Damansara

The Putrajaya Sports Complex that will soon be built will boost athlete development in the Federal Territories and strengthen the national sports ecosystem.

Putrajaya Sports Complex will boost athlete development — Zaliha

President Donald Trump misjudged Beijing by calculating that it would cave into economic pressure, leaving the US unprepared to handle the current tariff standoff, according to an adviser to China’s Foreign Ministry.

Trump ‘misjudged’ China on trade war, diplomatic adviser says

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

Bina Puri Holdings Bhd’s shares dropped nearly 30% while its Warrant B fell over 61% on Friday, following a hacking incident which affected several clients from a small number of brokers' stock trading accounts.

Bina Puri shares, Warrant B close sharply lower day after hacking 

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

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 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

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

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities announced on Friday that all licensed exporting companies under the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) are only permitted to export gloves sourced from local manufacturing facilities. The directive will take immediate effect.

Malaysia bans export of non-locally made rubber gloves, with immediate effect

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%

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

The newly upgraded terminal building of the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS)&nbsp;is now larger and equipped with more efficient, comfortable facilities, increasing its passenger handling capacity to&nbsp;700,000 passengers a year,&nbsp;compared with 500,000 previously.

Ipoh's Sultan Azlan Shah Airport can now accommodate up to 700,000 passengers a year — MAHB

While much of the world is focused on a volatile international trade war, two of China’s largest internet companies are inflicting greater damage on each other at home.

JD.com’s delivery clash with Meituan may worsen US$70b rout

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

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

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 

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.

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