Malaysia’s expertise in halal food products combined with Peru’s premium agricultural raw material inputs, such as quinoa, chia seeds, and cashew nuts, offers immense potential for joint ventures (JVs) between the two nations.

Malaysia-Peru explore JVs in halal food and infrastructure

The report on the fatal incident involving a visually impaired man who was run over by a train after falling onto the Titiwangsa Light Rail Transit (LRT) tracks on Feb 22 has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Land Public Transport Agency.

Report on fatal Titiwangsa LRT accident submitted to MOT, says Prasarana

Main Market-listed energy solutions provider T7 Global Bhd (KL:T7GLOBAL) announces that Tan Sri Tan Kean Soon has tendered his resignation as the executive deputy chairman from the group with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.

Tan Kean Soon steps down as T7 Global executive deputy chairman, board says no operational impact

People were pulled alive out of rubble in Myanmar and signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find survivors three days after a massive earthquake that killed around 2,000.

Myanmar rescues, sign of life in Bangkok rubble raise hopes after deadly quake

Thailand’s economic outlook is worsening after the deadly Myanmar earthquake last Friday, adding to pressure for another interest rate cut next month to support the sluggish economy, according to analysts.

Thai outlook dims after quake, raising chance of rate cut

A pro-Beijing Hong Kong newspaper stepped up criticism of CK Hutchison's deal to sell its Panama ports to a BlackRock-led group, sending its shares lower on Monday, as sources said the transaction, due to be signed by Wednesday, would be delayed.

Pro-Beijing media ramp up attack on CK Hutchison's Panama ports deal

World share markets fell sharply on Monday and gold surged to another new record after US President Donald Trump said tariffs would essentially cover all countries, stoking worries a global trade war could lead to a recession.

Stocks fall sharply; bonds, gold buoyed as tariffs stoke recession fears

Wall Street forecasters are sounding the alarm on US equities just days before US President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline, with Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s David Kostin cutting his S&P 500 target for a second time this month.

Goldman’s Kostin slashes S&P 500 target again on growth risk

Elon Musk acknowledged that his job as the head of US President Donald Trump’s effort to cut the size of government is “costing me a lot” when it comes to his other big job as the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc.

Musk admits DOGE role is costing him as Tesla shares slump

Huawei Technologies Co posted its first quarterly net loss in years after the company spent aggressively on research in areas from electric vehicles (EVs) to chips while the business as a whole slowed.

Huawei posts surprise loss after aggressive tech research

An anti-corruption watchdog had flagged irregularities in the construction of a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed in an earthquake last week and killed at least 11 people, the head of the monitoring group told Reuters.

Thai watchdog had flagged concerns over building that collapsed in earthquake, Reuters told

A pro-Beijing Hong Kong newspaper&nbsp;stepped up criticism of CK&nbsp;Hutchison's deal to sell its Panama ports to a BlackRock-led group, sending its shares lower on Monday, as sources said the transaction, due to be signed&nbsp;by Wednesday, would be delayed.

A company auditor lost RM1.29 million after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme offered via WhatsApp, said Pahang police chief&nbsp;Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman.

Company auditor loses RM1.29m to investment scam

Thai police on Sunday arrested four Chinese nationals for unlawfully entering the site of an under construction building that collapsed after a powerful earthquake in the Chatuchak district&nbsp;here, in an attempt to retrieve documents.

Four Chinese nationals detained for illegally entering Bangkok disaster zone to 'retrieve documents'

Volvo Car AB tapped its long-time chief executive officer Hakan Samuelsson to retake the helm, as the Swedish automaker tries to navigate its way out of a malaise worsened by looming US tariffs.

Volvo Car brings back Samuelsson as CEO to steer turnaround

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra topped the list of the citizens’ choice for running the country as most locals support the ruling Pheu Thai Party’s policies, according to an opinion poll.

Thai PM Paetongtarn’s support climbs to 30.9% in poll

US President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t rule out seeking a third term in the White House, telling NBC News in a phone interview on Sunday that “there are methods” that would&nbsp;allow him to do so.&nbsp;

Trump won’t rule out seeking third term as US president, says there are ways

US President Donald Trump said he plans to start his reciprocal tariff push with “all countries”, tamping down speculation that he could limit the initial scope of tariffs set to be unveiled on Wednesday, April 2.&nbsp;

Trump says reciprocal tariffs set to start with all countries

Perak has emerged as Malaysia’s number one producer of sweet corn for two years, with a production of 17,716 metric tons in 2023, Perak Agriculture Department director Norsiyenti Othman said.

Perak emerges as Malaysia's No 1 sweet corn producer

Human Resources Minister&nbsp;Steven Sim Chee Keong has never appointed any individual as his adviser.

Sim denies having adviser with 'Tan Sri' title

Gold started the week with a fresh record high, ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected latest tariff barrage that’s heightened concern of a global trade war.

Gold rises to record as trade-war concerns drive haven demand

Main Market-listed energy solutions provider T7 Global Bhd (KL:T7GLOBAL) announces that Tan Sri Tan Kean Soon has tendered his resignation as the executive deputy chairman from the group with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.

World share&nbsp;markets&nbsp;fell sharply on Monday and gold surged to another new record after US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said&nbsp;tariffs&nbsp;would essentially cover all countries, stoking worries a&nbsp;global&nbsp;trade war could lead to a recession.

Asian leaders face tough decisions as US President Donald Trump’s&nbsp;reciprocal tariffs&nbsp;pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

Asia braces for historic test of export model from Trump tariffs

The King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, and&nbsp;the Queen,&nbsp;Raja Zarith Sofiah, performed Aidilfitri prayers at the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur&nbsp;on Monday, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri&nbsp;1446H/2025M celebrations.

King, Queen perform Aidilfitri prayers at Federal Territory Mosque

An anti-corruption watchdog had flagged irregularities in the construction of a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed in an earthquake last week and killed at least 11 people, the head of the monitoring group told Reuters.

Huawei Technologies Co&nbsp;posted its first quarterly net loss in years after the company spent aggressively on research in areas from electric vehicles (EVs) to chips while the business as a whole slowed.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc&nbsp;economists now expect the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates three times this year as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs weigh on economic growth and drive up unemployment.

Goldman sees more Fed cuts this year as tariffs dent growth

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said he is considering “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if Vladimir Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine, while saying he doesn’t think the Russian president will “go back on his word”.

Trump threatens Russian oil penalties in bid to persuade Putin to accept ceasefire

As South Korea prepares to lift a 17-month ban on short selling, market watchers are expressing confidence that long-term benefits from the resumption of the popular trading practice will far outweigh any near-term volatility.

South Korea's short-selling resumption set to entice global funds

BURSA Malaysia Securities Bhd will be bustling this week, with delegations from three companies making their debut, starting with Wawasan Dengkil Holdings Bhd on Tuesday (March 25), followed by Chemlite Innovation Bhd the following day and HI Mobility Bhd on Friday (March 28).

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