The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) is working together with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and private equity firm Bintang Capital Partners to introduce the Bintang Semiconductor Impact Fund I (BSIF I), which aims to "revolutionise Malaysia’s semiconductor industry while promoting sustainable practices and social impact".

Mida, FMM, Bintang Capital launch fund to help future-proof semiconductor industry, boost IPO readiness

Global equity markets held at their best levels in over three weeks on Monday, reflecting some hopes that the worst of tariff pain is over, but confusion over US trade policy lingered and trapped the dollar.

World stocks hang onto hope as trade talk confusion lingers

Continental will shutter its tyre plant in Alor Setar, Kedah, by the end of 2025, ending 46 years of operations. The plant has 950 employees.

After 46 years, Continental to close Alor Setar tyre plant

A global race to recruit US scientists is heating up as President Donald Trump’s sweeping cuts to research funding and federal agencies trigger an exodus from the country’s research institutions.

Global race to lure US researchers intensifies as Trump slashes science funding

A 126-acre piece of industrial land in Melaka World Solar Valley, Alor Gajah, is up for sale via tender. According to an advertisement and after several checks by The Edge on the lot number of the site, the owner of the land has been identified as Singapore-based Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd, a...

China-owned solar manufacturer puts 126-acre land, manufacturing plant in Melaka up for sale

Discount Chinese retail app Temu appears to be passing on nearly all of Donald Trump’s new import taxes to US consumers, more than doubling the cost of some products in a move that may add to concern about the inflationary impact of tariffs.

US shoppers pay for Trump tariffs on Temu, doubling some prices

The Negeri Sembilan government is in the process of developing two data centres in the state, the State Legislative Assembly sitting was told on Monday.

Two data centres under development in Negeri Sembilan, says MB

Emerging Asian equity markets opened the week higher on Monday, led by Taiwan tracking Wall Street gains, while Indonesian shares rose on strength in banking stocks.

Asian stocks rise; Taipei, Jakarta top gainers 

Supercomnet Technologies Bhd’s (KL:SCOMNET) net profit could grow as much as 30% in the first quarter thanks to stronger sales at its medical segment as it shrugs off worries of US tariffs, TA Securities said.

Supercomnet's 1Q net profit could grow up to 30%, shrug off trade tensions — TA

THE tariff war between the US and China is expected to lead to inflation picking up slightly in Malaysia this year as producers are likely to pass on the tariff to end-users to maintain their profit margins.

According to economists The Edge spoke to, the US’ reciprocal tariffs and China...

The State of the Nation: Ripple effect on inflation from tariff war, expectations of lower OPR ahead to support growth 

A piece of disputed land stretching about 300m in Seksyen 3 near Taman Sentosa, Klang, near here, has been taken over by the government, West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd (WCE) said.

Section 3 land parcel near Taman Sentosa legally taken over by govt — WCE

Shares of CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) fell to a new record low on Monday after a weaker-than-expected quarter with a 30% drop in net profit, impacted by higher costs.

CTOS hits new low; analysts cut earnings outlook after 1Q miss

Airbus SE agreed to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, clearing the way for the struggling US aerospace supplier to be acquired back by its former parent Boeing Co.

Airbus to assume Spirit asset as Boeing takes back supplier 

A consortium made up of Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is believed to be looking at acquiring Axiata Group Bhd’s (KL:AXIATA) 63% stake in telecommunications tower infrastructure company Edotco Group Sdn Bhd.

This comes after years of talk that Axiata would ...

Khazanah-EPF consortium looking to acquire Axiata’s stake in Edotco, say sources

Power prices on the continent slumped below zero over the weekend as sunny weather boosted output from Europe’s growing fleet of solar parks.

European power prices drop far below zero as solar output surges

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia’s producer price index (PPI) eased by 1.9% in March 2025, as compared to the 0.3% rise in February 2025, mainly due to the mining sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

DOSM: Malaysia’s PPI eased by 1.9% in March 2025

SERDANG (April 28): The purchase limit for 10kg local white rice priced at RM26 has been raised to five bags per transaction, from two bags previously.

Purchase limit for 10kg local white rice raised to five bags per transaction — minister

India said on Monday it had responded to 'unprovoked' small arms firing from Pakistan along the de facto border for the fourth consecutive night, as it deepens its search for militants in the region following last week's deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir.

India, Pakistan exchange small arms fire, China urges restraint

President Donald Trump urged Russia on Sunday to stop its attacks in Ukraine and suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was ready to give up Crimea as the price of a peace deal with Russia.

Trump urges Russia to stop attacks, says Zelenskiy might cede Crimea

Continental will shutter its tyre plant in Alor Setar, Kedah, by the end of 2025, ending 46 years of operations. The plant has 950 employees.

The Kuching High Court on Monday rejected Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) request to delay the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Sarawak Petroleum Bhd’s (Petros) over a RM7.95 million bank guarantee claim related to gas supply.

Kuching High Court bins Petronas' bid to stay Petros' gas supply payment claim

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Close to half of Malaysian employers plan to grow their permanent staff size in the first half of the year (1H2025), according to a survey conducted by Jobstreet by SEEK in its latest Hiring, Compensation &amp; Benefits Report.

Half of Malaysian employers want more permanent staff in 1H2025 — survey

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s (KL:ASTRO) stock rose on Monday to its highest in more than a month, after the pay-television operator reached a federal tax settlement agreement.&nbsp;

Astro Malaysia shares top one-month high on tax settlement agreement

The Federal Court on Monday gave permission to hear Attorney General (AG) Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar’s challenge against a Court of Appeal decision that allowed Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal for a judicial review of the alleged house arrest addendum to be heard.

AG gets nod from Federal Court to challenge Najib’s house arrest bid 

Singapore lenders are taking advantage of recent weakness in their share prices to purchase stock, making up the bulk of total corporate buybacks that are set to be the biggest in the city-state in four years.

Singapore banks dominate surge in share buybacks

New listings on Bursa Malaysia now face an “uphill battle” to sustain buying interests as investors turn increasingly picky amid receding&nbsp;risk appetite, said Mercury Securities.

New IPOs on Bursa now face ‘uphill battle’ as risk appetite recedes, report says

Shares of CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) fell to a new record low on Monday after a weaker-than-expected quarter with a 30% drop in net profit, impacted by higher costs.

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home.

Trump’s China tariffs set to unleash supply shock on US economy

FOLLOWING the recent sharp stock sell-off on Bursa Malaysia, are Malaysian stocks starting to look attractive with value emerging? The Edge examines whether equities are now trading at appealing levels. This exercise compares the price-earnings ratios (PERs) of Malaysian stocks against their hist...

Are Malaysian stocks cheap? A look at historical valuation benchmarks

The Public Services Department (JPA) will introduce a new academic merit-based sponsorship model to replace the current job placement merit system for pre-service training (LSP) programmes, effective June 1, 2025.

JPA introduces new academic merit-based sponsorship model starting June

Global equity markets held at their best levels in over three weeks on Monday, reflecting some hopes that the worst of tariff pain is over, but confusion over US trade policy lingered and trapped the dollar.

FOLLOWING in Sarawak’s footsteps, the Selangor state government is considering an investment in a bank. According to sources, Selangor is looking at three banks — MBSB Bhd (KL:MBSB), Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) and AMMB Holdings Bhd (KL:AMBANK) — and discussions have already begun.
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After Sarawak’s Affin move, Selangor mulls stake in local bank

(April 28):&nbsp;Asian economies geared for exports and facing some of the highest US “reciprocal” tariffs are leading the way over their western counterparts in trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Asia takes lead in race for interim deals to avoid Trump tariffs

Supercomnet Technologies Bhd’s (KL:SCOMNET) net profit could grow as much as 30% in the first quarter thanks to stronger sales at its medical segment as it shrugs off worries of US tariffs, TA Securities said.

Oil prices inched higher on Monday though remained dogged by uncertainty over trade talks between the US and China, clouding the outlook for global growth and fuel demand, while the prospect of Opec+ raising supply cast more gloom.

Oil prices edge higher amid economic uncertainty, Opec+ supply fears

President Donald Trump urged Russia on Sunday to stop its attacks in Ukraine and suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was ready to give up Crimea as the price of a peace deal with Russia.

It was a fairly quiet day at the pub, and the bartender was busy looking at some charts on his tablet. Upon my query, he suddenly became chatty, raving about gold prices and the value of his investments.

In January this year, he invested in gold through an online platform that is based ...

Alternative Views: The glittery carat entices, but beware of the stick

Airbus SE agreed to take over some assets and sites from Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, clearing the way for the struggling US aerospace supplier to be acquired back by its former parent Boeing Co.

(April 27): US President Donald Trump suggested on Sunday that his sweeping tariffs would help him reduce income taxes for people making less than US$200,000 (RM875.462) a year, as public anxiety rises over his economic agenda.

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