MALAYSIAN freight forwarders and port operators, already grappling with global supply chain disruptions such as off-schedule vessel arrivals and vessel bunching, are now bracing for the potential impact of sweeping US tariffs on international freight and logistics operations.

Although s...

Logistics players brace for indirect impact of sweeping US tariffs

THE recent hacking of online trading accounts has exposed the vulnerability of domestic brokerages to digital threats. Following the incident, regulators have advised securities firms to enhance their cybersecurity measures, including the implementation of multi-factor authentication, to strength...

Securities firms are still vulnerable to hackers, warns cybersecurity expert LGMS

MALAYSIA Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) saw 93.8 million passengers pass through the 39 airports it manages in 2024, a 14.5% increase compared with 2023, and is on track to surpass 2019’s 105.2 million passengers this year.

It is also poised to make 2024 its third consecutive profitable y...

Cover Story 1: MAHB needs ‘stability’ that doesn’t change with the government — chairman

KUALA LUMPUR International Airport (KLIA) made notable strides in improving its overall service levels in the first quarter of this year, particularly in areas concerning passenger comfort and facilities, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

The latest compliance tre...

Mavcom: KLIA faces tough climb back to world’s top 10 airports 

Don’t talk to strangers.” When I was little, my mother used to say this if someone we didn’t know approached us — because that well-dressed, friendly man or woman asking for help might not be who they seem to be.

Coffee Break: Strangers, kidnappers and small acts of kindness

Notable filings

During the week of April 14 to 18, notable shareholding changes at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at NexG Bhd (KL:NEXG), previously known as Datasonic Group Bhd, which saw Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd, an asset management company wholly-own...

Insider Moves: NexG Bhd, Perak Transit Bhd, TCS Group Holdings Bhd, Axiata Group Bhd, Yinson Holdings Bhd 

MALAYSIA Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd, will distribute up to 2½ months’ salary in bonuses to employees after posting its second consecutive annual profit, says group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail.

The airline group...

Malaysia Airlines staff to receive up to 2½ months’ bonus on second straight annual profit

This will be a holiday-shortened trading week for many Asian markets including Malaysia because of Labour Day, which falls on May 1.

The Week Ahead: Spotlight on Singapore’s general election, US 1Q GDP and policy decisions from Thailand and Japan

GDEX Bhd (KL:GDEX) is beginning to see “a light at the end of the tunnel” following the company’s diversification into the information technology (IT) services sector, according to its managing director and group CEO Teong Teck Lean.

The group struggled for much of the last three years ...

GDEX’s pandemic-induced tech pivot showing results, eyes more partnerships

The four Malaysia-based airlines operating out of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) failed to achieve the flight punctuality target for international flights in January this year, according to data released by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom).

All Malaysia-based carriers failed to meet international punctuality target in January — Mavcom

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has apologised for the disruption to the Electric Train Service (ETS) and KTM Komuter services between Kampar and Slim River since Friday, which has since been fully resolved. Operations resumed as normal on Saturday afternoon.

KTMB restores services on Kampar-Slim River route, apologises for disruption

Ukraine has accumulated US$43 billion (RM182.86 billion) for its defence industry so far this year between local funding and aid from allies, using it to ramp up the production and purchase of drones, artillery and other weaponry, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Ukraine has amassed US$43b for defence industry, Zelenskiy says

A lorry and engine oil storage facility on Jalan Cenderai 27, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai, was partially destroyed in a fire on Saturday afternoon.

Oil storage facility in Masai gutted by fire

Japan has cancelled a regular high-level meeting with its key ally the US after the Trump administration demanded it spend more on defence, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Friday.

Japan scraps US meeting after Washington demands more defence spending, FT reports

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve Parliament, her party said on Saturday, amid reports the leader may step down to keep the ruling coalition in power and to end a political crisis triggered by comments she had made that were critical of the army.

Thai PM won’t quit to save govt, ruling party says

India’s home minister has ruled out restoring a water-sharing pact with Pakistan, according to the Times of India newspaper, signalling a rapprochement was out of the question despite the neighbours reaching a military truce.

India won’t restore water-sharing pact with Pakistan — report

NEWS: KLIA aerotrain to resume service July 1

The appeal by Sisters in Islam (SIS) Forum (Malaysia) does not concern the substantive beliefs in the religion of Islam, its mandates or doctrines relating to the Islamic faith but relates to the exercise of legal powers by certain state authorities, says the Federal Court in its judgement.

Sisters in Islam's appeal not concerned with substantive beliefs, doctrine of Islamic faith, says apex court

Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) is offering 300 million Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB) units for public subscription, providing Bumiputera investors a low-risk investment opportunity backed by real estate assets.

PHB offers 300 mil Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera units for subscription

Johor Umno chief Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi will bring to the party's top leadership a Sembrong Umno division resolution proposing that former division chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein's suspension be lifted.

Johor Umno renews call to lift Hishammuddin's suspension

Sunway Healthcare Group announced a 50% take-up rate for the first phase of its senior living residence, Sunway Sanctuary in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, since its opening last year.

Sunway Sanctuary senior living residence 50% taken up

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve Parliament, her party said on Saturday, amid reports the leader may step down to keep the ruling coalition in power and to end a political crisis triggered by comments she had made that were critical of the army.

A lorry and engine oil storage facility on&nbsp;Jalan Cenderai 27, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai, was partially destroyed&nbsp;in a fire on Saturday afternoon.

Ukraine has accumulated US$43 billion (RM182.86 billion) for its defence industry so far this year between local funding and aid from allies, using it to ramp up the production and purchase of drones, artillery and other weaponry, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. &nbsp;

A paper factory was destroyed in a fire at Jalan Lembah Kinrara, Kampung Lembah Kinrara, Puchong, near here on Saturday.

Puchong paper factory destroyed in midday fire

The appeal by Sisters in Islam (SIS) Forum (Malaysia) does not concern the substantive beliefs in the religion of Islam,&nbsp;its mandates or doctrines relating to&nbsp;the Islamic faith but&nbsp;relates to the exercise of legal powers by certain state authorities, says the Federal Court in its judgement.

Investors are&nbsp;mulling a host of different market scenarios should the US&nbsp;deepen its involvement in the Middle East conflict, with the potential for ripple effects if energy prices skyrocket.

Middle East tensions put investors on alert, weighing worst-case scenarios

Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB)&nbsp;is offering 300 million Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB) units for public subscription, providing&nbsp;Bumiputera investors a low-risk investment opportunity backed by real estate assets.

The government is exploring new markets for Malaysia’s palm oil in an effort to reduce the nation’s reliance on major exporting markets affected by geopolitical conflicts.&nbsp;

Malaysia exploring new palm oil markets amid geopolitical conflicts, says Johari Ghani

The review of e-commerce legislation, which began in April last year to develop a more responsive legal framework for regulating the industry and protecting consumer interests, is expected to be completed by August.

Review of e-commerce laws to be completed by August, says Armizan

The Opec+ group of leading global oil producers could bring forward its output hikes by around a year from the initial plan, Igor Sechin, the head of Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft, said on Saturday.

Head of Russia's Rosneft says Opec+ could speed up oil output hikes by a year

Johor Umno chief&nbsp;Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi will bring to the party's top leadership a Sembrong Umno division resolution proposing that former division chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein's suspension be lifted.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) has apologised for the disruption to the Electric Train Service (ETS) and KTM Komuter services between Kampar and Slim River since Friday, which has since been fully resolved. Operations resumed as normal on Saturday afternoon.

India’s home minister has ruled out restoring a water-sharing pact with Pakistan, according to the Times of India newspaper, signalling a rapprochement was out of the question despite the neighbours reaching a military truce.

Russia has repeatedly told Israel that there is no evidence&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;is aiming to get nuclear weapons, Sky News Arabia on Saturday quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin as saying in an interview.

Putin says Russia told Israel there's no evidence Iran wants nuclear weapons — report

The Perak government has called on the relevant departments to conduct a thorough investigation into the explosions and tremors reported in several areas here on Wednesday.

Perak MB calls for full probe into explosions, tremors in Ipoh

Japanese carmaker&nbsp;Toyota&nbsp;Motor said on Saturday it will raise prices for some vehicles sold in the US by an average of US$270 (RM1,148) starting in July.

Toyota to raise US auto prices by average US$270 from July

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri&nbsp;Saarani Mohamad has expressed hope that the proposal to upgrade the East-West Highway (JRTB) linking Gerik and Jeli will be included in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).&nbsp;

Saarani hopes East-West Highway upgrade will be included in 13th Malaysia Plan

A Tunisian court on Friday handed down a 22‑year prison sentence in absentia to former president Moncef&nbsp;Marzouki, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, on charges of undermining state security, raising the opposition's fears of an escalating crackdown against critics.

Tunisia sentences ex-president Marzouki to 22 years in absentia

Türkiye raised the amount of cash lenders must park with the central bank against some deposits, as part of measures to support the lira after it became the worst-performer in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

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