The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has released its 2024 factbook titled “Evolving Landscape of the Private Healthcare System: Contributions, Challenges, and Recommendations”. The publication was launched by Health Minister Datuk Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage>

NEWS: APHM launches 2024 factbook

The funeral rites for former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi began at Masjid Negara on Tuesday morning, with his remains arriving at the mosque around 8.30am.

Farewell, Pak Lah

The risk premium to hold 10-year Treasuries has climbed to the highest in a decade on concern the Trump administration’s unpredictable tariff policy will sap investor confidence in US government bonds.

US Treasury term premium jumps to decade high on policy uncertainty

Malayan Banking Bhd (KL:MAYBANK) announced on Tuesday that Maybank customers travelling to Cambodia can make instant KhmerQR retail payments via the MAE mobile app at a low conversion fee.

Maybank customers can now make QR payments through MAE app in Cambodia

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd said on Tuesday it will soon launch its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market after signing an underwriting agreement with Maybank Investment Bank.

Eco-Shop says to launch Main Market IPO in 'coming weeks'

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (KL:TENAGA), via its wholly owned subsidiary TNB Repair and Maintenance Sdn Bhd (TNB REMACO), has secured a RM705 million contract from the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy for maintenance works at the Sabiya Power Generation and Water Distillation Plant in Kuwait.

TNB bags RM705 mil maintenance contract from Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy

The Malaysian government’s ongoing policy uncertainty is dampening investment, compressing margins and affecting market sentiment, said PublicInvest Research.

Malaysia's prolonged policy opacity weighs on investment, margins and sentiment — PublicInvest Research

Despite recent apparent setbacks — including the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the global volatility caused by President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” global tariffs — the need for climate action is stronger than ever.

Climate change remains a clear and present danger to...

My Say: Aiming for the best possible National Climate Change Bill

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible temporary exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing.

Trump floats temporary reprieve for autos as parts tariffs loom

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC), under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, has issued a proposed decision against 22 companies for allegedly fixing prices for child care services in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

MyCC probes 22 child care services providers for alleged price fixing in KL and Selangor

Imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed to attend his predecessor Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's funeral on Tuesday.

Imprisoned Najib allowed to attend Tun Abdullah's funeral  

The world’s two biggest economies are headed for a divorce that will likely play out for the rest of this year and beyond, after a month that saw a huge spurt in China’s exports and its overall trade surplus hit near US$103 billion (RM454.92 billion).

Tariff shock awaits China after trade surplus hits US$103 bil

KUALA LUMPUR (April 15): The Malaysian government has confirmed a state funeral will be held for former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at Masjid Negara in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, with final rites and burial scheduled at the National Heroes Mausoleum or Makam Pahlawan.

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Malaysia declares state funeral for Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

Malaysia's technology sector turned lower on Tuesday as the US announced investigations into imports of semiconductors, setting the stage for the Trump administration to impose tariffs.

Malaysia semiconductor stocks fall amid US probes, software firms gain

The Trump administration is proceeding with probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on grounds that extensive reliance on foreign production of medicine and chips is a national security threat, Federal Register filings on Monday showed.

US steps up probes into pharmaceutical, chip imports, setting stage for tariffs

Autopart distributor MSB Global Group Bhd (KL:MSB) fell 15% in its trading debut on Tuesday, the latest in a series of first-day flops on the ACE Market.

Autopart distributor MSB Global slips 15% on ACE Market debut

Our Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat’s speech on April 8 at the 24th Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta has attracted a variety of comments — some very measured and moderate and some extremely unfair and ill-informed.

Chief Justice Tengku Maimun deserves praise, not condemnation

Datuk Shahul Hameed Dawood has stepped down as Human Resources Development Corp’s (HRD Corp) chief executive after five years at its helm, confirming a report by The Edge Malaysia weekly.

HRD Corp's chief executive Shahul Hameed steps down, confirming The Edge report

Imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed to attend his predecessor Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's funeral on Tuesday.

The funeral rites for former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi began at Masjid Negara on Tuesday morning, with his remains arriving at the mosque around 8.30am.

South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won (US$23.25 billion or RM102.60 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year.

South Korea unveils US$23 bil support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty

Asian stocks are poised for a cautious opening after White House plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports pushed US futures down.

Asian stocks set for cautious day as US trade probes sow more anxiety 

Norinchukin Bank’s disastrous last fiscal year has had one silver lining for Japan’s US$300 billion (RM1.33 trillion) investing giant — it helped shield it from the turmoil unleashed by Donald Trump’s tariffs this month.

Norinchukin dodges Trump’s market chaos after selling Treasuries

President Donald Trump continued to blame Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the war in Ukraine amid questions about which side is responsible for the failure to achieve the ceasefire Trump has promised to deliver.

Trump again accuses Zelenskiy of starting war as talks grind on

The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC), under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, has issued a proposed decision against 22 companies for allegedly fixing prices for child care services in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

A degree of calm returned to Wall Street, with stocks and bonds notching a twin rally after a tumultuous week in the grip of President Donald Trump’s disruptive trade war.

US stocks, bonds climb after week of upheaval

(April 15): Four Chicago pension funds are estimated to have lost nearly US$1 billion (RM4.42 trillion) amid the market rout set off by President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, a blow to the city’s retirement programmes that are among the least funded of all major US cities.

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Tariff-fuelled market rout cost Chicago’s pensions US$1 bil

Worries over global trade dragged the dollar to a six-month low on Monday, with traders in foreign exchange, options and futures markets positioning for more weakness ahead.

Dollar’s losing run shows Wall Street angst with tariff U-turns

A legal advocacy group on Monday asked the US Court of International Trade to block President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners, arguing the president overstepped his authority.

Trump administration sued over tariffs in US Court of International Trade

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd said on Tuesday it will soon launch its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market after signing an underwriting agreement with Maybank Investment Bank.

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible temporary exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing.