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Forty-six out of 134 victims in the gas pipeline fire tragedy in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday, are still receiving treatment in hospitals and clinics.

Putra Heights fire: 46 still being treated, one in ICU — MOH

President Donald Trump's new tariffs are "larger than expected" and the economic fallout including higher inflation and slower growth likely will be as well, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell said on Friday in remarks that pointed to the potentially difficult set of decisions ahead for the central bank.

Fed's Powell: Larger-than-expected tariffs mean higher inflation, slower growth

SEOUL (April 4): Competition from Chinese airlines that do not have to avoid Russian airspace is undermining the profitability of Lufthansa's Asian business, despite demand between Europe and China being quite strong, a senior executive said.

"It's really overcapacity in Europe fro...

Chinese airline competition lowering Lufthansa's Asia profits, executive says

Singapore must brace for more shocks to come and not be lulled into complacency as the world enters a new phase that is more arbitrary, protectionist, and dangerous, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a comment on the implications of the US’ new tariffs.

Singapore must brace for more shocks as US tariffs spur global uncertainty — PM Wong

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed that all forms of relief efforts related to Tuesday's fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, be directly coordinated with the Selangor Menteri Besar and Petronas.

Putra Heights fire: Anwar orders relief efforts coordination with Selangor MB, Petronas

Lesotho scrambled to put together a delegation on Friday to head to Washington to engage with the US on tariffs that risk wiping out nearly half of its exports, its trade minister said, in what could be a death blow to its economy.

Baffled Lesotho seeks to engage with US on jeans tariffs

A strategic partnership with global technology companies such as Intel Corporation should be continued and enhanced from time to time, in line with technological advancements and the country's economic situation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Strategic partnerships with global companies need to be enhanced, says Anwar

President Donald Trump blasted China for retaliating against his sweeping tariff plan and vowed his economic policies “will never change”, as the prospect of a trade war wreaked more havoc on the global economy.

Trump hits China tariff retaliation, says policy will remain

Coffee futures fell for a third day as the market digested a wave of US tariffs against the world’s top producers.

Coffee declines on threat of demand blow from Trump tariffs

Wall Street fell sharply for a second straight session on Friday, pushing the Nasdaq towards a bear market, after China imposed fresh tariffs on all US goods in response to the Trump administration's sweeping levies, escalating a global trade war.

Nasdaq heads towards bear market as trade war worries grow

President Donald Trump said he was open to reducing his tariffs if other nations were able to offer something “phenomenal,” indicating that the White House was open to negotiations despite the insistence of some top officials.

Trump open to tariff cuts in return for ‘phenomenal’ offers

China retaliated against Donald Trump’s latest tariffs with commensurate levies on all American goods and export controls on rare earths, dealing a fresh blow to global markets and prompting the US president to quickly deride Beijing’s reaction as the “wrong” move.

China hits back at Trump with tariffs, limits on key exports

Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd (KL:MRDIY) said its founder Tan Yu Yeh will relinquish his role as the executive vice chairman of the home improvement retailer, effective April 17.

Yu Yeh, 54, is giving up the position as he intends to take on the role of adviser to the group, said Mr DIY in a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Friday.

Mr DIY founder Tan Yu Yeh relinquishes vice chairman post, to serve as adviser

Residents of Karpal Singh Drive in Georgetown, Penang, have called on the state government to halt a proposed 70-acre coastal reclamation project, part of the Jelutong landfill rehabilitation, citing concerns over its impact on marine ecosystems, particularly the Middle Bank.

Karpal Singh Drive residents urge state government to halt land reclamation for Jelutong Landfill project

KUALA LUMPUR (April 4): Twenty-five&nbsp;victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire received a car each from Chery Malaysia for their use for a month on Friday, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

25 Putra Heights fire victims lent first batch of Chery Malaysia SUVs for a month on Friday

Following the US Liberation Day’s reciprocal tariffs announced on April 3, 2025, the Madani government stands firm with the view that reciprocal tariffs do not serve the principles of free and fair trade stipulated under the World Trade Organization, of which 164 countries, including the US, is a member. The government also refutes the claim by the US authorities that Malaysia has imposed 47% tariff on US imports into Malaysia.

Malaysia refutes 47% US import tariff claim, takes measures to prioritise well-being of businesses and people

Malaysian banks could take a hit from the set of sweeping US tariffs if economic activity decelerates and drags on loan growth while disrupting firms’ cash flow, CIMB Securities warned on Friday.

US tariffs may weigh on Malaysian banks’ loan growth, raise provisions — CIMB Securities

The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has called on the government to urgently set up a council to lead national-level mitigation efforts in response to the US' imposition of a 24% tariff on Malaysian exports, warning that up to 50,000 Malaysian jobs are at risk if the issue is not addressed immediately.

50,000 Malaysian jobs at risk, business chamber warns as it calls for urgent US tariff mitigation council

It’s not just about trade. Neither is it an isolated act. It is part of a broader trend where tariffs are no longer mere trade tools, but geopolitical weapons.

The weaponisation of tariffs and the new era of coercive trade

KUALA LUMPUR (April 4): US President Donald Trump’s introduction of a 24% reciprocal tariff on imports from Malaysia has thrown a spanner in the works for tech companies. However, industry players remain confident that local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups will weather the storm...

Trump’s tariffs: Malaysian tech SMEs will face immediate pinch, but Asian ties will aid recovery — industry players

SINGAPORE (April 3):&nbsp;Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is poised to extend anti-graft commission head Tan Sri Azam Baki’s term, people familiar with the matter said, despite criticism by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) about the appointment process and allegations by politicians and others that the agency practices selective prosecution.

Anwar plans to extend MACC chief Azam Baki’s term — Bloomberg

Malaysia Smelting Corp (KL:MSC), one of the world’s biggest tin producers, has reported disruptions to deliveries from its Port Klang smelter after a pipeline explosion interrupted gas supply, exacerbating pressure on a market already grappling with global output upheaval.

Malaysia Smelting Corp warns of disrupted tin output after gas blast

The dollar has wiped out all of its gains since Donald Trump won the presidency in November as a new wave of tariffs upended global markets.

Dollar wipes out post-Trump rally as tariffs upend global growth

Malaysia will hold a special Cabinet meeting on the US’ reciprocal tariff later on Friday, TV3 reported, citing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia to hold special Cabinet meeting with BNM governor to discuss US tariff — report

President Donald Trump blasted China for retaliating against his sweeping tariff plan and vowed his economic policies “will never change”, as the prospect of a trade war wreaked more havoc on the global economy.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has consented to the appointment of the new Malaysian ambassador to the US, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

King consents to appointment of new Malaysian ambassador to US

China has suspended chicken products imports from two American producers, part of retaliatory measures against the US after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on the Asian nation.

China suspends imports of chicken, sorghum from some US firms

KUALA LUMPUR (April 4): Telekom Malaysia Bhd (KL:TM) announced that its technical&nbsp;teams are ready and committed to&nbsp;restoring&nbsp;services and rebuilding any affected network infrastructure in stages, depending on the severity of the damage affected&nbsp;by the pipeline burst in Putra Heights.

TM to rebuild network infrastructure affected by Putra Heights fire incident

Axiata Group Bhd (KL:AXIATA) on Friday announced that the longstop date to complete its Myanmar tower business divestment has been extended to June 30, 2025.

The reason was not disclosed in the exchange filing, though the extension comes following a deadly powerful earthquake last week. The share purchase agreement, signed on April 4 last year with an undisclosed buyer, was initially expected to be completed within 12 months.

Axiata extends longstop date for Myanmar tower sale by three months

Palm oil stockpiles in Malaysia climbed for the first time in six months as output bounced back, according to a survey, allaying worries that adverse weather will continue to hit supply in the second-biggest grower.

Linda Yip / Country Head of Wealth and Personal Banking / HSBC Malaysia / Branded