The United States is withdrawing from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a collaboration between richer nations to help developing countries transition from coal to cleaner energy, several sources in key participating countries said.

US withdrawing from plan to help major polluters move from coal — Reuters

Specialty chemicals manufacturer SumiSaujana Group Bhd, which is set to list on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market in April, is looking to expand its presence in the Middle East and North America to capture new growth opportunities and mitigate high freight costs.

ACE Market-bound SumiSaujana eyeing global expansion amid rising demand, says CEO

A total of 600 Electric Vehicle Charging Bays (EVCB) are expected to be operational in Penang by the end of the year, said State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye.

He said the 300 EVCBs would be in the Penang City Council (MBPP) and the remaining in the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) administrative areas.

Penang to have 600 EV charging bays by year end

The quality of corporate reporting has a profound impact on investors’ confidence, facilitating business growth, and thus contributing to overall economic progress.

Bursa Malaysia chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, said companies that exemplify strong reporting practices set a benchmark for transparency and integrity — values that are indispensable for sustained growth and long-term success, which have far-reaching rippling effects beyond the immediate company into broader corporate Malaysia and the economy.

Quality corporate reporting shapes investors' confidence — Abdul Wahid

A total of 5,272 youths below the age of 34 have been declared bankrupt from 2020 to this year, according to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

Over 5,200 youths declared bankrupt since 2020, Senate told 

TOKYO (March 13): Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday that he expects consumption to improve, as rises in import costs moderate and wage growth strengthens.

BOJ expects consumption to improve on solid wage gains, governor Ueda says

SINGAPORE (March 13): Chicago corn futures ticked up on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session's losses, although gains were limited by higher US stocks and worries over tariffs disrupting trade flows.

Corn loses more ground on US inventories, trade war

Total contributions to the i-Saraan programme, a voluntary scheme under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), amounted to RM2.6 billion in 2024, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

He said that out of this amount, the government's incentive allocation was RM114.8 million, benefiting 529,667 members.

i-Saraan contributions reach RM2.6 bil in 2024, government channels RM114.8 mil to over 500,000 members — Amir Hamzah

A major Japanese labour union group said on Thursday its member unions had struck agreements for hefty wage hikes with employers for a third consecutive year.

Major Japan union group says agreements struck for average 5.37% pay hike 

Oil prices slipped on Thursday after a surge in the previous session on a larger-than-expected draw in US gasoline stocks, as markets weighed macroeconomic concerns against firm near-term demand.

Oil slips amid macroeconomic concerns despite firm demand expectations

A Singapore judge granted bail for the three men suspected of defrauding suppliers of server computers potentially containing Nvidia Corp chips subject to US export curbs.

Singapore server fraud suspects granted bail as probe goes on

(March 13):&nbsp;Intel Corp&nbsp;named Lip-Bu Tan as its next chief executive officer, entrusting a former board member and semiconductor veteran with one of the toughest jobs in the chip industry.&nbsp;

Intel names Malaysian-born chip industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its next CEO

(March 13): DHL Group will look to hire workers in locations such as Malaysia if US President Donald Trump removes a tax exemption for lower-value shipments, DHL Express chief executive officer John Pearson said.

The logistics industry was whipsawed in February by an executive order tha...

DHL to hire hundreds in Malaysia if shipping loophole nixed

Cash-strapped Sapura Energy Bhd (KL:SAPNRG) will go through an additional due diligence process as a prerequisite to the government’s capital injection of RM1.1 billion and its restructuring exercise, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sapura Energy to undergo additional due diligence as precondition for RM1.1b capital injection — PM

Bermaz Auto Bhd’s (KL:BAUTO) stock fell on Thursday and headed towards a three-year low after the car assembler reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits.

Bermaz Auto heads towards three-year low after weaker-than-expected quarter

Saliran Group Bhd (KL:SALIRAN) eked out tiny gains in its first ever trade on the ACE Market before falling below its initial public offering price (IPO) less than a second later.

Saliran Group turns lower immediately after ekeing out tiny gain in first ever trade on ACE Market

The Perak government has called on AirAsia to reconsider its decision to suspend the Ipoh-Singapore route, which is set to take effect on April 25, as announced on the airline’s website.

Perak govt urges AirAsia to reconsider suspension of Ipoh-Singapore route

Taiwanese shares saw their worst-ever selling streak by foreign investors as heavyweight Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co fell out of favour.

Taiwanese stocks suffer record foreign selling as TSMC dumped

Tech stocks led advances in Asia on Thursday, taking their cue from Wall Street's gains after tepid inflation data allayed concerns over the state of the US economy.

Stocks gain after mild US inflation; yields buoyed by trade tensions

PUTRAJAYA (March 13): Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here on Thursday, to give his statement regarding an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case linked to him.

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement

(March 13):&nbsp;Cooler-than-forecast February inflation pushed stocks higher after two days of heavy losses. A kneejerk rally in bonds quickly reversed and yields rose across the curve amid concerns over an escalating trade war.

Stocks rise after CPI surprise as trade risks loom

SumiSaujana Group Bhd has opened applications for its initial public offering (IPO) at 24 sen per share that could raise up to RM96 million for its ACE Market listing.

Chemicals firm SumiSaujana opens applications for ACE Market IPO at 24 sen

MOSCOW (March 12): The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it would review details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before responding, while US&nbsp;Secretary of State Marco Rubio hoped a deal would be struck within days.

Cautious Russia weighs Ukraine ceasefire plan as US tries to seal a deal

KUALA LUMPUR (March 13): Global economy growth is expected to slow this year, weighed down by trade tensions, policy uncertainties, and geopolitical risks, according to Moody’s Analytics.

Global economy fragile, growth to slow to 2.4% this year — Moody’s

The judicial review hearing involving Cekap Urus Sdn Bhd — majority-owned by Tan Sri Vincent Tan — the Ministry of Finance (MOF), as well as the federal government and Spanco Sdn Bhd regarding the government fleet car project has been rescheduled.

Cekap Urus' fleet car project judicial review against MOF, Spanco rescheduled to August 28

(March 13):&nbsp;More than 1,600 financial firms and their subsidiaries tapped the Federal Reserve’s emergency lending programme created to support the industry during the regional banking turmoil two years ago.

Over 1,600 financial firms tapped Fed’s emergency lending tool

BENGALURU (March 12): SpaceX on Wednesday scrubbed the expected launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station that would have set in motion the long-awaited homecoming of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck in space for nine months after a trip on Boeing's faulty Starliner.

SpaceX scrubs astronaut flight that was to retrieve stuck astronauts

A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is being too “erratic” in his moves to shake up the US economy, as his imposition of tariffs against some of the nation's top trading partners hammers stock markets, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Many Americans see Trump's actions on economy as too erratic, poll finds

(March 13): Singapore Airlines Ltd will ban the use of portable power banks on flights from next month, splitting from regional rival Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, after batteries were suspected to have led to fires or smoke in planes.

The Singapore Air group, which also includes budget c...

Singapore Air, Cathay split on banning power bank use on flights 

A Singapore judge granted bail for the three men suspected of defrauding suppliers of server computers potentially containing Nvidia Corp chips subject to US export curbs.

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