KUALA LUMPUR: When Tencent organised a technology exhibition here in March to showcase the convenience of WeChat Pay, many people were surprised to learn that the e-wallet service — which is ubiquitous in China — had also been available in Malaysia for over half a year.

Tencent’s intern...

‘M’sia a springboard for WeChat Pay’s SEA expansion’

KUALA LUMPUR: Rare earth materials producer Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd is disappointed that a special parliamentary caucus committee tasked with monitoring its operations in the country has not taken up its offer to visit its plant.

“This is disappointing as many assertions made by the comm...

Lynas: Caucus’ lack of interest in plant visit disappointing

Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd has expressed disappointment with a special parliamentary caucus committee tasked with monitoring its operations in the country for not availing itself of the opportunity to visit its plant.

Lynas expresses disappointment at special caucus' lack of interest in plant visit

Genting Malaysia Bhd's shares rose 2.8% this morning following its agreement to purchase the controversial luxury yacht "The Equanimity" for US$126 million.

At 11:43am, Genting Malaysia was up 9 sen to RM3.26 with 2.27 million shares traded.

Genting Malaysia shares up 2.8% following the purchase of Equanimity

FGV Holdings Bhd's shares rose 3.3% this morning following the Dubai Court of First Instance's decision in favour of its subsidiary Delima Oil Products Sdn Bhd on March 23.

FGV shares rise 3.3% as Delima Oil wins Dubai lawsuit

IHH Healthcare Bhd's share price fell as much as 34 sen or 6.1% to RM5.23 today after the company said yesterday its external auditors KPMG PLT issued a qualified opinion on IHH's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 (FY18)

IHH tops Bursa decliners after auditors issued qualified opinion

KUALA LUMPUR: A unit of Yinson Holdings Bhd has acquired Singapore-based liftboat operator Ezion Holdings Ltd (EHL) by striking a deal with EHL’s lenders.

Yinson said Yinson Eden Pte Ltd (YEPL) made the acquisition by entering into a conditional debt conversion agreement and conditional...

Yinson buys loss-making Singapore liftboat operator Ezion

AirAsia Bhd is set to fly to Quanzhou in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian, with a daily direct service from Kuala Lumpur commencing May 1.

To celebrate the route launch, the airline is offering promotional all-in-fares that start at RM99 from now until April 14, for travel from May 1 to Oct 26.

AirAsia launches flights to Quanzhou

Yinson Holdings Bhd’s unit has acquired Singapore-based liftboats operator Ezion Holdings Ltd (EHL) by striking a deal with EHL’s lenders.

KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said the application of a cashless system in Malaysia could potentially reduce the possibility of corruption.

In his keynote speech to officiate at the WeChat Pay technology exhibition yesterday, Guan Eng, however, noted that e-wallet adoption...

Cashless system can help reduce corruption — minister

A total of 112 online fraud cases, resulting in losses of approximately RM1.03 million, were reported in Melaka between Jan 1 and March 13 this year.

RM1.03m lost to online scams in Melaka year-to-date — exco

The Home Ministry, through the Immigration Department, is in the process of extending the Migrant Repatriation Programme, which is set to conclude on March 31.

Home Ministry to extend migrant repatriation initiative

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

It is now clear that US President Donald Trump’s administration will betray Ukraine in its fight to resist Russian aggression. Trump himself is either a victim of disinformation, or he is a willing participant in an effort to deceive Americans about the causes and consequences of the war.

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Unconventional Economic Wisdom: Europe’s Powerful Tool Against Russia

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the US.

New Canadian PM Carney says there’s progress in US trade talks

US Vice President JD Vance said he expected President Donald Trump to wrap up a deal for TikTok and keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the US ahead of a deadline next month.

Vance tells NBC ‘high-level’ TikTok deal expected by April deadline

EDGE WEEKLY: Dispelling aspersons surrounding EPF’s 6.3% dividend for 2024

The Trump administration said it was optimistic about the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, even as President Vladimir Putin appeared to reject US calls for immediate halt to the violence.

Trump optimistic about Ukraine ceasefire even as Putin balks

The Senate passed a Republican spending plan on Friday, averting a US government shutdown hours before a midnight deadline while exacerbating a furious struggle within the Democratic party over how to confront President Donald Trump.

US averts govt shutdown as Senate passes GOP spending bill

Apple Inc’s top executive overseeing its Siri virtual assistant told staff that delays to key features had been ugly and embarrassing, and a decision to publicly promote the technology before it was ready made matters worse.

Apple’s Siri chief calls AI delays ugly and embarrassing, promises fixes

Ailing oil and gas player&nbsp;Sapura Energy Bhd (KL:SAPNRG) has been in the news over the past week, but none of the flashes seem to paint a rosy picture of the company.

Rescue mission for Sapura Energy

Incoming Intel Corp chief executive officer Lip-Bu Tan, who was named to the position this week, will receive compensation valued at about US$69 million (RM306.71 million)&nbsp;if he reaches targets over the coming years.&nbsp;

Intel’s new CEO gets pay package valued at about US$69m

Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions have been transformed from economic tools into weapons in a broader struggle for dominance, fostering an atmosphere of suspicion and distrust that is eroding the foundations of international cooperation, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Trade wars, tariffs and sanctions weaponised in broader struggle for dominance, says Anwar

US&nbsp;equities followed European stocks higher on Friday to end a bumpy week on a positive note, although safe-haven gold hit a record high, with investors still showing some signs of anxiety about the economic impact of tariffs.

Stocks rebound after S&P 500 correction; safe-haven gold touches record

Apple Inc’s top executive overseeing its Siri virtual assistant told staff that delays to key features had been ugly and embarrassing, and a decision to publicly promote the technology before it was ready made matters worse.

Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, bringing the former central banker to power in the middle of an explosive trade war with the US.

The Trump administration said it was optimistic about the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, even as President Vladimir Putin appeared to reject US calls for immediate halt to the violence.

The&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

The Senate passed a Republican spending plan on Friday, averting a US government shutdown hours before a midnight deadline while exacerbating a furious struggle within the Democratic party over how to confront President Donald Trump.&nbsp;

US Vice President JD Vance said he expected President Donald Trump to wrap up a deal for TikTok and keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the US ahead of a deadline next month.

It is now clear that US President Donald Trump’s administration will betray Ukraine in its fight to resist Russian aggression. Trump himself is either a victim of disinformation, or he is a willing participant in an effort to deceive Americans about the causes and consequences of the war.

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The Home Ministry, through the Immigration Department, is in the process of extending the Migrant Repatriation Programme, which is set to conclude on March 31.

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