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

Ailing oil and gas player 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

Malaysia will fortify its position as a centre of competitive trade, finance, and technology amid global changes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia to fortify position as centre of competitive trade, finance and technology — Anwar

The legal practitioner arrested over corruption related to birth registration is suspected of processing birth certificate applications after receiving payment from applicants.

According to a source, applicants were required to make a payment before the legal practitioner processed documents related to birth certificate applications.

Op Birth: Detained legal practitioner assisted syndicate in registering birth

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened two investigation papers on the alleged bribery and misappropriation of funds involving Sapura Energy Bhd.

MACC opens two investigation papers involving Sapura Energy

Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Friday.

Pertama Digital, MAG, Axiata, HHRG, KJTS, TT Vision, Catcha Digital

Planning for the raw water distribution project from Sungai Perak to Bukit Merah Dam, partly to support the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park (KIGIP) project and to supply treated water to Penang, is now in the final stages.

PM: Planning for raw water distribution from Sg Perak to Bukit Merah Dam in final stages

Prawn farming company MAG Holdings Bhd (KL:MAG) has proposed to buy farmland and other assets in Tawau, Sabah for RM39.6 million, in related party transactions.

Prawn producer MAG announces RM40m purchase of farmland and assets in Tawau

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was questioned for a second consecutive day by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of an investigation into corruption and money laundering.

MACC quizzes Ismail Sabri for second straight day, expected to continue next Monday

Government e-services provider Pertama Digital Bhd (KL:PERTAMA) plans to acquire 80% stakes in two companies, D-Ron Singapore Pte Ltd (D-Ron SG) and D-Ron Malaysia Sdn Bhd (D-Ron MY), for RM106.12 million in cash.

Pertama Digital acquires 80% stakes in two companies for RM106m as part of its regularisation plan

Khazanah Nasional Bhd said on Friday it will acquire Innovation Network Corporation of Japan’s (INCJ) 21% stake in local tower infrastructure company Edotco Group Sdn Bhd for an undisclosed amount.

Khazanah to acquire INCJ's stake in tower firm Edotco Group

HHRG Bhd’s largest substantial shareholders, Ch’ng Chen Mong and Tan Poh Cheng, have disposed of their entire 17.77% stake in the Penang-based biomass material manufacturer at a steep discount.

HHRG’s largest shareholders dispose of entire stake at a steep 94% discount

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) neither denied nor confirmed news that it is evaluating the sale of its shale oil asset in Argentina, but said that it continuously reviews its business portfolio in all countries where it has investments.

Petronas keeps mum on news of its possible exit from Argentina

KJTS Group Bhd (KL:KJTS) said it has partnered with an affiliate of New York-based investment firm Stonepeak Partners LP to develop, operate and invest in cooling assets.

KJTS to form JV with Stonepeak affiliate to develop cooling assets

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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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

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) if he reaches targets over the coming years.

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

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.

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;

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.

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 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;

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.

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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