Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil says Malaysia's median 5G speed has been ranked the fastest amongst Southeast Asian countries and third globally </div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage>

NEWS: Malaysia's median 5G fastest in SEA

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr has unexpectedly resigned without giving a reason for his sudden departure.

New Zealand central bank governor Orr unexpectedly resigns

Malaysia’s commercial real estate (CRE) market saw a strong recovery in 2024, in line with the global resurgence in property investment. According to The Wealth Report by Knight Frank, global CRE investment rebounded to US$806 billion, marking an 8% increase year-on-year, following a sharp contraction in 2023. Cross-border capital flows also rose by 12% to US$171 billion, underscoring the international appetite for real estate.

Knight Frank: Malaysia’s high-net-worth individuals drive property market growth amid global rebound

KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has settled his defamation lawsuit against Kuala Terengganu member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim, which stemmed from allegations that Anwar had received RM15 million from the Selangor government while serving as its economic adviser.

Anwar settles lawsuit with Kuala Terengganu MP Ahmad Amzad over RM15m state adviser payment claim

Call options on CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd that traded on Feb 18 are now worth 28,700% more after shares jumped following the sale of a subsidiary’s port stakes to a consortium led by BlackRock Inc.

Optimistic bets on Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison jump 28,700% on unit's port stake sale to BlackRock-led group

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (March 4) touted his administration’s work on a “gigantic natural gas pipeline in Alaska”, signifying his efforts to invigorate a long-stalled US$44 billion (RM195.48 billion) project to transport natural gas across the state and export it overseas.

Trump touts plans to spur mammoth Alaska gas export project

WASHINGTON/HOUSTON (March 4): The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it was ending a licence that the US had granted to oil producer Chevron since 2022 to operate in Venezuela and export its oil, after Washington accused President Nicolas Maduro of not making progress on electoral reforms and migrant returns.

US orders wind down of Chevron's oil exports from Venezuela

China set its economic growth goal at about 5% for 2025, raising expectations for officials to unleash more stimulus as they confront a trade war with the US.

China sets bullish growth goal of about 5%, despite US tariffs

Chemlite Innovation Bhd, which provides surface finishing treatment services, has opened application for its ACE Market initial public offering (IPO) at 25 sen per share.

Chemlite Innovation opens application for ACE Market IPO at 25 sen per share

WASHINGTON (March 4): A trade group representing nearly all major automakers warned on Tuesday that new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico imposed by US President Donald Trump will lead to drastic price hikes.

Automakers warn that Trump tariffs will hike vehicle prices as much as 25%

METRO Healthcare Bhd (KL:METRO), which runs a chain of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres in the country, is focusing on its expansion in the maternity healthcare business, as it looks to cement its position as a leading women’s healthcare provider.

“Since our listing on the LEAP Mark...

Metro Healthcare focusing on maternity healthcare expansion

(March 5):&nbsp;Arm Holdings Plc has agreed to provide chip designs and technology to Malaysia over the next decade, to help catapult the Southeast Asian country beyond chip assembly and into more valuable semiconductor production.

Rafizi: SoftBank’s Arm Holdings to drive Malaysia’s US$270b semiconductor chip goals

(March 5):&nbsp;A company adviser embroiled in an escalating feud involving Singapore’s richest family has stepped down, according to the billionaire chairman of the clan’s real estate firm.

Catherine Wu, Singapore billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s adviser, resigns amid family feud

Analysts have lowered their earnings forecasts and year-end target price for the FBM KLCI Index due to a weak earnings outlook and sentiment.

Analysts cut FBM KLCI valuation, year-end target on weak outlook

KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): AirAsia Aviation Group is accelerating its expansion plans by adding 14 new aircraft to its fleet in 2025, according to a statement on Wednesday.

AirAsia expands fleet with 14 new aircraft for 2025

BlackRock Inc&nbsp;led one of the biggest acquisitions of the year in a deal that marked both the firm’s expanded reach in infrastructure, and a win for US President Donald Trump, who had raised concerns over control of key ports near the Panama Canal.

BlackRock-led group buys controlling stake in Panama ports from Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison in win for Trump

KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): RHB Research has cut its forecasts and targets for Allianz Malaysia Bhd (KL:ALLIANZ) on the potentially negative impact from Bank Negara Malaysia’s premium repricing cap and a moderation in new car sales.

RHB Research turns bearish on Allianz Malaysia on likely negative impact of BNM repricing cap, slower car sales

Construction stocks in Malaysia have room to improve from currently unjustified valuations, amid booming data centres and upcoming public projects, analysts said.

Construction stocks on Bursa have room to grow as current valuations unjustified, say analysts

Kenanga Research believes the banking sector will be one of the few areas with growth in calendar year 2025 (CY2025), expecting a net positive improvement in returns on equity (ROEs).

Banking sector a sparse safe space for growth — Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): Sunway Construction Group Bhd (KL:SUNCON) has secured a RM1.5 billion contract to undertake construction works for the Rapid Transit System Transit-Oriented Development (RTS TOD) at Bukit Chagar, Johor, in a related-party transaction.

Sunway Construction secures RM1.5b contract for transit-oriented project in Johor in related party transaction

The Trump administration could announce a pathway for tariff relief on Mexican and Canadian goods covered by North America’s free trade agreement as soon as Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

Trump mulling Canada, Mexico tariff compromise, Lutnick says

ByteDance Ltd&nbsp;plans to buy back employee stock at a valuation of about US$312 billion (RM1.39 trillion), a significant markup from previous levels that reflects a brightening outlook for Chinese tech shares.

TikTok owner ByteDance to buy back US staff shares at US$312b valuation, Bloomberg reports

(March 5):&nbsp;Stocks stayed volatile in Asia after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;the Trump administration may walk back some tariffs that sparked a global selloff in markets.

Asian shares fluctuate on hints of tariff relief

KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): Total unclaimed money (WTD) in Malaysia stands at RM12.7 billion as of Jan 31 this year, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

RM12.7b in unclaimed money as of Jan 31, 2025 — MOF

US&nbsp;President&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;said on Tuesday he had received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in which the Ukrainian leader expressed willingness to come to the negotiating table over the&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump says Ukraine willing to negotiate, Russia 'ready for peace'

Goldman Sachs plans to trim its staffing by 3% to 5% in an annual performance review process this spring, said a source familiar with the matter who declined to be identified discussing personnel matters.

Goldman Sachs may cut more than 1,300 employees in annual review, source says

(March 5):&nbsp;Japanese companies are stockpiling goods in the US to lower the impact from any tariffs US President Donald Trump might levy after hitting China, Canada and Mexico.&nbsp;

Japanese firms boost exports to US to get ahead of tariffs

(March 4):&nbsp;Stocks rebounded in late trading after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that there may be some tariff relief after a selloff that shook markets around the globe.

Stocks up in late hours on hints of tariff relief

Reach Ten Holdings Bhd, a telecommunications provider based in Sarawak, has signed an underwriting agreement with M&amp;A Securities for its initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market, set for May 2025.

Sarawak telco Reach Ten inks underwriting deal for Main Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR&nbsp;(March 5): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has settled his defamation lawsuit against Kuala Terengganu member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim, which stemmed from allegations that Anwar had received RM15 million from the Selangor government while serving as its economic adviser.

US President Donald Trump called for an end to a landmark US$52 billion (RM231.26 billion) semiconductor subsidy programme that’s spurred more than US$400 billion in investments from companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Intel Corp.