US President Donald Trump said he’ll buy a new Tesla to support Elon Musk, after shares of the electric-car maker had their worst day in four years amid a growing backlash over Musk’s political allegiances.

Trump says he’ll buy a Tesla to help Musk after share plunge

Australia’s government will ban foreign investors from buying established houses for the next two years as part of an election pitch to tackle surging home prices.

Australia to ban foreigners from buying some homes as costs soar

Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd has allocated RM120,000 worth of e-vouchers of RM500 each to 240 families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, enabling them to purchase new home appliances.

Panasonic donates RM120,000 in e-vouchers to support Putra Heights victims

Top Opec+ ministers stressed the need for full compliance with oil output targets and plans to compensate for pumping too much, after the group's surprise decision this week to raise output further helped send prices crashing to pandemic-level lows.

Opec+ panel stresses compliance after surprise oil output hike

Homestay management company Airbnb has agreed to offer 78 units as temporary accommodation for a period of two months for victims affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya.

Putra Heights fire: Airbnb offers 78 temporary homes for victims — Amirudin

Indonesia’s central bank pledged to intervene in domestic markets to ensure rupiah stability as global market volatility surges amid an escalating US-led trade war.

Indonesia's central bank vows to support rupiah amid trade tariffs threat

Forty-two of the 145 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday (April 1) are still receiving treatment at hospitals, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Putra Heights fire: 42 victims still warded — MOH

China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting US President Donald Trump's tariffs, and called on Washington for "equal-footed consultation" after global markets plunged in reaction to the trade levies that drew Chinese retaliation.

China to US: 'Market has spoken' after tariffs spur selloff

(April 5): European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel suggested that US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught may signify that the era of free-flowing global commerce is over.

Speaking on Saturday to a conference of business leaders in Cernobbio, on the banks...

ECB’s Schnabel says Trump’s onslaught may mark end of free trade

Traffic along the federal road in the Gua Musang district was congested for up to 20km on Saturday due to the surge in vehicles as people returned to the federal capital after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.

20km crawl in Gua Musang as Aidilfitri holidaymakers head back to KL

The Selangor government has assured that the investigation into the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya will be carried out transparently, with no parties being protected.

Putra Heights inferno: Selangor assures transparent probe, no cover-ups — MB

Victims of the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, who have yet to register at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) are advised to do so before the registration closes completely at noon on Sunday.

Putra Heights fire: Victim registration to close at noon tomorrow — Amirudin

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has flagged significant operational and business continuity challenges for about 200 companies whose gas supply is disrupted for 20 days in the aftermath of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire.

FMM flags significant challenge for 200 businesses amid 20-day gas disruption after Putra Heights fire

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country’s planned economic growth may be slightly affected by the tariff rates recently announced by US President Donald Trump.

Anwar: Malaysia's economic growth may face setback due to US tariff hike

(April 5): When US President Donald Trump slapped bigger-than-expected tariffs on imports from around the world, Americans lamented pending price hikes for Champagne, Parmesan and Ferraris.

But the impact on pockets goes far beyond things like luxury cars and specialist foods. As the ne...

From Ray-Bans to wigs, US buyers may see unexpected price hikes

The Selangor state-level Madani Aidilfitri Open House 2025, scheduled to be held on Sunday, has been cancelled following a directive from the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

Selangor Sultan calls off Aidilfitri open house

Several corporate companies have come forward on Saturday to offer assistance to those affected by the recent gas pipeline fire and explosion in Putra Heights.

Corporate companies step forward to assist Putra Heights fire victims

The second group of 30 victims affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline blaze in Subang Jaya received cars for temporary use from automotive company Carro on Saturday.

Second batch of Putra Heights fire victims get temporary vehicles

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, posted its highest first-quarter revenue ever on strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products but said it would need to closely watch global politics.

Foxconn reports record 1Q revenue, says it must closely watch global politics

The gas pipeline explosion and fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor on Tuesday (April 1) has caught the attention of the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, as he spent time engaging with and enquiring about the well-being of the victims.

Putra Heights disaster: King visits victims, provides assistance

The government has agreed to hold the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026) Launching Ceremony in Melaka, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Melaka to host Visit Malaysia 2026 launching ceremony, says Anwar

The Philippines expressed alarm on Saturday over the arrest of three Filipinos in China on suspicion of espionage, saying they were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be retaliation for Manila's crackdown against alleged Chinese spies.

Philippines alarmed over China arrest of alleged Filipino spies

Panasonic Malaysia Sdn Bhd has allocated RM120,000 worth of e-vouchers of RM500 each to 240 families affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, enabling them to purchase new home appliances.

Homestay management company Airbnb has agreed to offer 78 units as temporary accommodation for a period of two months for victims affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya.

(April 5): European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel suggested that US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught may signify that the era of free-flowing global commerce is over.

Speaking on Saturday to a conference of business leaders in Cernobbio, on the banks...

Top Opec+ ministers stressed the need for full compliance with oil output targets and plans to compensate for pumping too much, after the group's surprise decision this week to raise output further helped send prices crashing to pandemic-level lows.

The Selangor government has assured that the investigation into the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire in Subang Jaya will be carried out transparently, with no parties being protected.

Indonesia’s central bank pledged to intervene in domestic markets to ensure rupiah stability as global market volatility surges amid an escalating US-led trade war.

Forty-two of the 145 victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on Tuesday (April 1) are still receiving treatment at hospitals, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).

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Victims of the gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, who have yet to register at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) are advised to do so before the registration closes completely at noon on Sunday.

Traffic along the federal road in the Gua Musang district was congested for up to 20km on Saturday due to the surge in vehicles as people returned to the federal capital after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays.

Peter Vercoe