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The global fuel card market was valued at US$672.84 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach US$1.21 trillion by 2027, according to a report by Allied Market Research. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. Fuel card service providers such as Radius Payment Solutions Ltd (Radius) are leveraging this trend by developing telematics systems and robust reporting services to improve fleet management productivity.

Accelerating greener solutions from greater Kuala Lumpur

Liew Choon Lian has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in Systech Bhd (KL:SYSTECH) following a share disposal on Thursday.

Liew Choon Lian ceases to be substantial shareholder in Systech

Congress will likely exert more authority over US trade policy if the White House doesn’t demonstrate “significant progress” in the ongoing tariff negotiations with dozens of countries in the coming weeks, says New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler.

Lawler says Congress should intervene if Trump trade war drags on

Bitcoin’s leading a rebound in risk assets, with the original digital currency on pace for its biggest weekly increase since just after the US presidential election victory of Donald Trump.

Bitcoin outpaces stocks in biggest weekly gain since US election

US consumer sentiment fell to one of the lowest readings on record and long-term inflation expectations climbed to the highest since 1991 on fears of the economic fallout from tariffs.

US consumer sentiment slides while inflation expectations jump

China exempted some US imports from its steep tariffs in a sign on Friday that the trade war between the two countries could be easing, though China quickly knocked down US President Donald Trump's assertion that negotiations were underway.

China waives tariffs on some US goods, but denies Trump's claim that talks are underway

A senior Morgan Stanley trading executive’s abrupt departure last month was triggered by an internal investigation into his interactions with colleagues, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Morgan Stanley fired head of a trading unit after conduct probe

Reach Energy Bhd (KL:REACH), which made its debut on Bursa Malaysia as the largest special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in an initial public offering that raised RM750 million in August 2014, is set to be delisted next Tuesday.

Once Malaysia's largest SPAC, Reach Energy to be delisted on April 29

Wall Street's main indexes were muted in choppy trading on Friday, as investors struggled with little clarity on the US-China trade front despite signs of a possible softening in Beijing's stance.

Wall Street subdued as China trade uncertainty lingers; Alphabet gains

Microsoft Corp is planning to use third-party firms to handle more sales of software to small and mid-size customers, echoing efforts by its peers to adjust sales strategies in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

Microsoft to contract out more software selling in the age of AI

Iskandar Waterfront City Bhd (KL:IWCITY) has requested another six months from tycoon Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo to deliberate its potential merger with Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH).

IWCity seeks another six-month extension to deliberate IWH merger

China exempted some US imports from its steep tariffs in a sign on Friday that the trade war between the two countries could be easing, though China quickly knocked down US President Donald Trump's assertion that negotiations were underway.

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities announced on Friday that all licensed exporting companies under the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) are only permitted to export gloves sourced from local manufacturing facilities. The directive will take immediate effect.

Malaysia bans export of non-locally made rubber gloves, with immediate effect

Kuala Lumpur Tower will reopen on Saturday, April 26, under new management, with ticket prices rising for international visitors and dropping by nearly 30% for locals at the Sky Deck.

KL Tower reopens tomorrow with new management and revised ticket prices

The newly upgraded terminal building of the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS)&nbsp;is now larger and equipped with more efficient, comfortable facilities, increasing its passenger handling capacity to&nbsp;700,000 passengers a year,&nbsp;compared with 500,000 previously.

Ipoh's Sultan Azlan Shah Airport can now accommodate up to 700,000 passengers a year — MAHB

Chinese investments in Southeast Asian manufacturing are likely much higher than official data showed, underscoring the difficulty of any US attempt to box in Beijing or exclude Chinese-made goods from its supply chains.

China’s investments in Southeast Asia snarl US plans for supply chains

The Malaysian delegation, led by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, told US trade representatives that Malaysia is open to talks on reducing the trade deficit, addressing non-tariff barriers, improving technological security, and exploring a potential trade agreement.

Malaysia tells US it is open to talks on trade deficit and non-tariff barriers to reduce tariffs

Oasis Home Holding Bhd began accepting orders for its initial public offering on Friday, aiming to raise up to RM42 million with shares priced at 28 sen on the ACE Market.

Oasis Home prices ACE Market IPO at 28 sen a share to raise up to RM42 mil

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) has clarified that the recent hacking incident involving stock trading accounts was limited to a small number of client accounts from a few brokers, rather than being widespread.

Trading account breach not widespread — Bursa Malaysia

CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) announced that its group chief executive officer (GCEO) Erick Hamburger will be stepping down in September, while it reported a 30.64% decline in net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY2025).

CTOS Digital group CEO Erick Hamburger to step down in September, 1Q net profit falls 31%

Bank of America Corp strategists said investors should sell into rallies in US stocks and the dollar, cautioning that the conditions for sustained gains are missing.

BofA’s Hartnett warns sell the rebound in US stocks, dollar

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the swift implementation of the Warisan KL: Warisan Ibu Kota Malaysia Madani project launched on Friday, while ensuring that the needs and comfort of the majority are taken into account.

PM calls for expedited Warisan KL project with focus on people’s well-being

While much of the world is focused on a volatile international trade war, two of China’s largest internet companies are inflicting greater damage on each other at home.

JD.com’s delivery clash with Meituan may worsen US$70b rout

BYD Co’s net income in the first quarter jumped to 9.15 billion yuan (US$1.3 billion or RM5.7 billion), overtaking Tesla Inc on another key metric and signalling a robust start to the year for China’s number one selling car brand.

BYD 1Q profit soars, beating Tesla on another metric

Private equity firm Creador announced on Friday that it has acquired a 13% stake in FPT Long Chau Investment JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest pharmacy chains, for an undisclosed sum.

Creador acquires 13% stake in Vietnam’s pharmacy chain Long Chau

Intel Corp's Malaysian-born&nbsp;chief executive officer Lip-Bu Tan gave investors a stark diagnosis of the chipmaker’s problems on Thursday, along with the sense that it will take a while to fix them.

Intel CEO’s bid to revive company overshadowed by bleak outlook

China vowed to “fully prepare” emergency plans to ward against increasing external shocks, taking a patient approach in defending growth as a deepening trade war with Donald Trump piles pressure on the world’s number two economy.

China vows to ready emergency plans, signals calm amid trade war 

IJM Land Bhd’s latest landed residential development named Soren in Puncak Alam, Selangor, has been 80% taken up since its launch on April 19, according to a press statement on Thursday.

First-phase landed homes at IJM Land's Suria Hill in Selangor 80% taken up, next phase to launch in 3Q

PUTRAJAYA (April 25): The Court of Appeal (COA) has on Friday reinstated the Shah Alam Sessions Court’s decision, sentencing a former Sessions Court judge to six months’ imprisonment and imposing a RM25,000 fine for accepting bribes in connection with court proceedings.

Court of Appeal reinstates ex-judge’s six-month jail term, RM25,000 fine for bribery

Taghill Holdings Bhd (KL:TAGHILL), formerly known as Siab Holdings Bhd, announced on Friday that it has secured a RM494 million construction contract in Bandar Sri Damansara, Selangor.

Taghill bags RM494m construction contract in Bandar Sri Damansara

Audi's flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Q7, has officially started production in Malaysia, the first Audi model in this segment to be locally assembled in the Southeast Asian region.&nbsp;