Elon Musk’s social network X has raised close to US$1 billion (RM4.43 billion) in new equity from investors, according to people with knowledge of the matter — a deal that gives the company a valuation in line with when Musk took it private in 2022.

Musk’s X raised almost US$1b in new equity funding — Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is urging senior advisers to take a more aggressive stance on tariffs, as the administration prepares for a major escalation in its global trade war, The Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing four people familiar with the matter.

Trump pressing advisers for tariff escalation ahead of April 2, Washington Post reports

Myanmar said the death toll from Friday’s powerful earthquake had passed 1,000, amid reports of extensive damage in the country's second-largest city of Mandalay.

Myanmar's quake toll passes 1,000 as extent of devastation emerges

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) can issue earthquake warnings in eight minutes, as it operates a network of 80 seismic sensors (stations) nationwide to date, to detect any earthquake activity in the country and the region, according to its director general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.

MetMalaysia can issue quake warnings within eight minutes, says DG

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd has started preparations to spin off its global telecommunications assets and list the business in London, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison mulls global telco assets spin-off, eyes London listing, Reuters reports

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe, and suggested the US would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has pressed to take over.

Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China

U Mobile Sdn Bhd announced on Saturday that it has received the official letter of award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the deployment of Malaysia's next-generation 5G network, and that it is excited to commence the roll-out.

U Mobile secures MCMC award, gears up for nationwide 5G roll-out

Malaysia will deploy a 50-member humanitarian assistance and disaster relief team, through the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), to Myanmar on Sunday to support ongoing humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar, northern Thailand, and parts of southern China.

Malaysia deploys 50-member humanitarian team to Myanmar following deadly quake

Seven equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platforms have been selected to participate in the RM131.5 million New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF).

RM131.5m govt funding and P2P, ECF platforms to help SMEs scale up on tech, says Zafrul

Indonesia’s market turmoil is adding to the economic worries sapping sentiment among consumers, businesses and retail investors ahead of one of the Southeast Asian country’s biggest holidays.

Indonesians feeling market gloom ahead of major holiday

South Korean authorities have summoned former president Moon Jae-in for questioning as a part of an investigation into allegations of bribery related to his ex-son-in-law’s appointment at a Thai airline, Yonhap reported, citing an unidentified official at the prosecutors office.

South Korea's ex-president Moon summoned for graft questioning, Yonhap reports

Malaysia’s approach to retirement system reform by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has been cited by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a model for building long-term retirement systems in an emerging economy. &nbsp;

World Economic Forum highlights EPF as model for sustainable retirement reform

U Mobile Sdn Bhd announced on Saturday that it has&nbsp;received the official letter of award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for the deployment of Malaysia's next-generation 5G network, and that it is excited to commence the roll-out.

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd has started preparations to spin off its global telecommunications assets and list the business in London, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Indonesia’s market turmoil is adding to the economic worries sapping sentiment among consumers, businesses and retail investors ahead of one of the Southeast Asian country’s biggest holidays.

In 2024, the local stock market posted its first annual return since 2020, outperforming the MSCI Asia Pacific and MSCI Asean indices, and raised hopes that the trend would continue into 2025. It has not — at least not in the first three months of the year.

Seeking opportunities in a risk-off market

Elon Musk said his xAI artificial intelligence start-up has acquired the X platform, which he also controls, at a valuation of US$33 billion (RM146.36 billion), marking a surprise twist for the social network formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;

Musk’s xAI start-up swallows up X social network in surprise deal

Safe-haven gold hit a fresh record high on Friday, as an index of&nbsp;global&nbsp;shares fell, weighed down by worries over a looming trade war sparked by&nbsp;tariff&nbsp;decisions from US&nbsp;President&nbsp;Donald Trump.

Stocks lose ground amid inflation, trade war worries; gold at record high

President Volodymyr&nbsp;Zelenskiy&nbsp;said Ukraine would not accept any mineral rights deal that threatens its integration with the European Union, but said it is too early to pass judgement on a dramatically expanded minerals deal proposed by Washington.

Zelenskiy cautious about new minerals deal but says past US aid not a loan

Myanmar said the death toll from Friday’s powerful earthquake had passed 1,000, amid reports of extensive damage in the country's second-largest city of Mandalay.

US President Donald Trump said he is open to negotiations that would reduce the tariffs he’s planning to implement on countries next week, but that he does not expect deals ahead of his April 2 announcement.

Trump open to tariff negotiations, will hit drug imports ‘soon’

US&nbsp;Vice President JD Vance on Friday&nbsp;accused&nbsp;Denmark&nbsp;of&nbsp;not&nbsp;doing&nbsp;a good job keeping Greenland safe, and suggested the US would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory&nbsp;that&nbsp;President Donald Trump has pressed to take over.

UEM Edgenta Bhd’s (KL:EDGENTA) wholly owned subsidiary&nbsp;Edgenta Mediserve Sdn Bhd (EMSB) has entered into an interim agreement with the government of Malaysia to provide hospital support services.

UEM Edgenta unit secures interim agreement to provide hospital support services

The head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered an investigation into Walt Disney Co&nbsp;and its ABC network over their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, broadening his examination of media and telecommunications companies for perceived discriminatory biases.&nbsp;

US FCC chairman orders DEI investigation into Disney, ABC

Seven equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platforms have been selected to participate in the RM131.5 million New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030&nbsp;Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF). &nbsp;

Malaysia will deploy a 50-member humanitarian assistance and disaster relief team, through the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), to Myanmar on Sunday to support ongoing humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, following the deadly earthquake that struck central Myanmar, northern Thailand, and parts of southern China.

US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and that the two would meet after Canada’s election, amid an intensifying tariff war between the neighbouring allies and major trading partners.

Trump, Carney talk about new deal, plan meeting after Canada’s election

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is looking for ways to help restore&nbsp;pig farming that has been impacted by the&nbsp;African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, particularly in Selangor.

Govt striving to restore pig farming after African Swine Fever outbreak, says Mat Sabu

A rocky US&nbsp;stock market will be tested in the coming week by a pivotal deadline for US President Donald Trump's tariff plans and an employment report that could reveal a slowing economy.

Wobbly Wall Street faces test with tariffs, jobs data

OpenAI&nbsp;must transition to a for-profit company by the end of the year to&nbsp;secure the full US$40 billion (RM177.41 billion) funding&nbsp;led by SoftBank it&nbsp;is in the final stages of raising, a&nbsp;person&nbsp;familiar with the matter&nbsp;said on Friday.

OpenAI must complete for-profit transition by year end to raise full US$40b — Reuters

South Korean authorities have summoned former president Moon Jae-in for questioning as a part of an investigation into allegations of bribery related to his ex-son-in-law’s appointment at a Thai airline, Yonhap reported, citing an unidentified official at the prosecutors office.

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