(March 21): New York Federal Reserve president John Williams said on Friday the US central bank's monetary policy is in the right place at this time, given how the economy is performing in an environment where the outlook is quite uncertain.

"There is certain uncertainty in monetary pol...

US Fed's Williams says monetary policy in right place amid notable uncertainty

Philadelphia Federal Reserve president Patrick Harker said on Thursday that trouble may be brewing for a US economy that is currently in good shape but showing signs of stress in the consumer sector and risks to the inflation outlook.

Fed's Harker says warning signs emerging for US economy

(Feb 20): US Federal Reserve officials are taking note of what they see as rising inflation risks and the uncertain impact of President Donald Trump's trade, immigration and other policies.

Fed officials flag rising inflation risks, Trump policy uncertainty

(Feb 3): The Trump administration's plans for trade tariffs come with inflation risks, three US Federal Reserve officials warned on Monday, with one arguing that uncertainty over the outlook for prices calls for slower interest-rate cuts than otherwise.

Fed officials see inflation risks from Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at a time the central bank has hit pause for an uncertain duration, arguing he understands monetary policy better than those charged with setting it.

Trump demands US Fed cut rates, claims better monetary policy understanding

Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers on Friday signalled they are ready to kick off a series of interest rate cuts at the US central bank's meeting in two weeks, noting a cooling in the labour market that could accelerate into something more dire in the absence of a policy shift.

Fed policymakers say they are ready to start cutting interest rates

Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Tuesday

FBM KLCI up 0.65% to 1,513.60 on March 25, 2025

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The Digital Ministry, through the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), has actively driven AI adoption in the public sector by implementing skills training, fostering engagement, promoting cross-sector collaboration, and undertaking various other strategic initiatives.

Digital Ministry has taken various initiatives to drive AI adoption in public sector

China's Vice Premier He Lifeng met Blackstone's chairman Stephen Schwarzman in Beijing, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday, stating that the Chinese side said it welcomed more US-funded enterprises and long-term capital.

China's vice premier meets Blackstone chairman in Beijing

Shares of Master-Pack Group Bhd (KL:MASTER), a paper packaging manufacturer, rallied to a new record high on Tuesday in highly active trade.

Master-Pack extends rally to new record high in active trade

Tesla Inc chair Robyn Denholm ignored questions about whether Elon Musk needs to devote more time to the US carmaker as its sales and share price crater.

Tesla chair Denholm ignores all questions about Musk’s focus

The recent cyber attack on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), where hackers allegedly demanded a US$10 million (RM44.37 million) ransom, was not just an attack on a corporation — it was an attack on Malaysia’s national security.

Cybersecurity is national security: Why Malaysia needs a legal framework for cyber warfare

The 5.1% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, which surpassed the government's initial forecast and independent analysts expectations, proves that economic reforms have started to show early results.

2024 economic growth proof reforms starting to bear fruit, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): The High Court on Tuesday recorded a consent judgement between Synergy Promenade Sdn Bhd and former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman Tan Sri Shahril Abdul Samad in a defamation suit filed by Synergy Promenade in 2018 over the KL Vertical City project (KLVC project).

High Court records consent judgement between Synergy Promenade and Shahrir over defamation regarding KL Vertical City project

Tesla Inc’s sales have fallen in 10 of the last 12 months in Europe, with the carmaker struggling mightily at the beginning of this year.

The Elon Musk-led company registered 16,888 new cars in February, down 40% from a year ago, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Tesla’s sales plunged 43% in the first two months of the year, deviating from the 31% rise in industry-wide electric vehicle registrations.

Tesla extends dismal run in Europe with 40% drop in February sales

Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab Corp. are prohibiting clients from investing in money-market ETFs on their trading platforms, an unusual move for the financial powerhouses who typically permit easy access to funds that already trade on an exchange.

Fidelity, Schwab block orders of BlackRock and Texas Capital ETFs

SINGAPORE (March 25):&nbsp;A Singapore luxury mansion has been purchased at a record price per square foot by a scion of the family which backs one of Malaysia’s largest banks.

Public Bank heir buys Singapore mansion for record US$70m — Bloomberg

Construction services firm Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd (KL:DENGKIL) fell nearly immediately below its initial public offering (IPO) price in its ACE Market trading debut on Tuesday.

Wawasan Dengkil slips after flat open on ACE Market debut

YTL Communications Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with laser communications technology company Transcelestial to bring cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses in Malaysia by enhancing connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across the nation.

YTL Communications collaborates with Transcelestial to bring laser-based wireless technology to Malaysia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday revealed that the digital system of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) was recently attacked by hackers demanding a ransom payment of US$10 million (RM44.39 million).

PM reveals attack on MAHB digital system with hackers demanding US$10 mil

(March 25):&nbsp;Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd&nbsp;co-chief executive officer Han Jong-Hee, who is credited for growing the Korean conglomerate into the world’s top electronics company, has passed away. He was 63.

Samsung Electronics co-CEO passes away of heart attack at 63

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd chairman Joe Tsai warned of a potential bubble forming in data centre construction, arguing that the pace of that build-out may outstrip initial demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.

Alibaba’s Tsai warns of ‘bubble’ in AI data centre build-out

Analysts have flagged US “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs as a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook after Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) better-than expected projections for the economy.

US 'Liberation Day' tariffs a key risk to Malaysia’s economic outlook — analysts

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Indonesia will likely charge ahead with its biodiesel mandate, which will keep palm oil prices elevated this year as supply in the market shrinks, said RHB Research.

Indonesia unlikely to back down on B40 biodiesel mandate, helping sustain elevated palm oil prices, says RHB

Asian stocks rose on Tuesday, taking cues from the Wall Street, as the prospect of narrower-than-feared&nbsp;US&nbsp;tariffs&nbsp;boosted risk appetite, while the dollar hovered near three-week highs after upbeat&nbsp;economic data&nbsp;provided some comfort.

Asian stocks rise on easing tariff worries; dollar perks up

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) is poised for a significant revenue boost in its fourth quarter after receiving government approval to nearly triple the tipping fee at its Negeri Sembilan waste-to-energy (WTE) facility.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Housing and Local G...

Cypark set for 4Q bumper revenue after securing landmark tipping-fee hike — analysts

Xiaomi Corp&nbsp;raised about US$5.5 billion (RM24.4&nbsp;billion) in an upsized share sale, as the Chinese tech firm capitalises on a surge in its stock price to help raise funds to expand its electric-vehicle (EV) business.

Xiaomi raises US$5.5 billion in upsized follow-on share sale in Hong Kong

Nearly four years after Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (KL:CMSB) conducted an independent review of certain projects and investments that cleared current deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mahmud Abu Bekir Taib and former chief information officer Karl Vink @ Khalid Abdullah of any conflict of interest, the two are once again in the spotlight. This time, they are named in a lawsuit filed by the company.

Cahya Mata Sarawak suit: Abu Bekir Taib-Karl Vink connection back in the spotlight

HSBC Holdings plc expects to double down on investment banking operations in Asia and the Middle East after exiting key business in Europe and the US, chief executive officer Georges Elhedery said.

HSBC CEO targets Asia, Middle East growth after revamp

HOUSTON/NEW YORK (March 24): A liquefied natural gas (LNG)&nbsp;tanker&nbsp;is expected to arrive in Canada on April 1,&nbsp;to start cooling down LNG Canada's plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, considered the final step before the plant begins production of the superchilled gas.

Petronas’ joint venture LNG Canada to start cooldown of plant next week in final step before first LNG

The Indonesian rupiah plummeted to its weakest since the Asian Financial Crisis nearly three decades ago on Tuesday, pressured by concerns about the fiscal health of Southeast Asia's largest economy, but managed to recoup some lost ground after intervention by the central bank.

Indonesia's rupiah hits lowest in nearly 27 years, stocks regroup

KUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Tradeview Capital Sdn Bhd — a boutique fund management company licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) — has on Tuesday announced a distribution of a 7.03 sen dividend per unit for its flagship fund, the Tradeview Sustainability Fund (TSF), after logging an 18.8% return in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024.

Tradeview Capital delivers 18.8% return on ESG fund in 2024, announces 7.03 sen dividend

Three Bursa Malaysia-listed companies that are linked to businessman Datuk Keh Chuan Seng have assured investors that his resignation will not impact their business operations or strategic plans, despite recent heavy selling pressure on their shares.

Three Keh Chuan Seng-linked firms assure business stability amid selling pressure

AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd, the aviation business of Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA), said on Tuesday it is in the final stages of securing up to RM1 billion in debt financing from an undisclosed domestic bank, to be used to refinance its US dollar-denominated debt and for other corporate purposes.

Capital A's AirAsia Aviation Group in final talks for RM1b funding to refinance 'expensive' US dollar loans, says deputy CEO

AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) announced that Bursa Malaysia had approved its request to suspend trading of two of its exchanged traded funds (ETF), which will take effect on Wednesday, March 26.

Bursa approves AHAM Capital's request to suspend trading of two ETFs for delisting

Shares of Master-Pack Group Bhd (KL:MASTER), a paper packaging manufacturer, rallied to a new record high on Tuesday in highly active trade.

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