Vladimir Putin has edged closer to his goal of repairing Russia's relations with the United States and driving a wedge between the US and Europe, while offering only a slim contribution towards Donald Trump's peace efforts in Ukraine.

Putin advances strategic aims while ceding little to Trump 

After a string of legal losses for his administration, President Donald Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge — and an ensuing rebuke by the US Supreme Court chief justice — is laying the groundwork for a deepening clash between the White House and the judiciary.

Trump’s call for impeaching judges fuels a showdown with courts

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday detained a money changer in connection with a corruption and money laundering case involving Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob before releasing him after he was found to have a heart problem.

Money changer nabbed in MACC’s probe into Ismail Sabri 

Federal Reserve officials will likely hold interest rates steady when they meet Wednesday, buying time to assess how President Donald Trump’s policies impact an economy facing both lingering inflationary pressures and mounting growth concerns.

Powell’s remarks to be scrutinised as US Fed set to hold rates steady 

Alphabet Inc’s Google was warned to step in line with the European Union’s Big Tech rules or risk hefty fines as part of a two-pronged escalation against Silicon Valley that risks further inflaming tensions with US President Donald Trump.

Google, Apple hit by twin EU rebuke amid Big Tech crackdown

The boom in M&A activity that dealmakers on Wall Street had hoped for after Donald Trump’s return to the White House may never materialise, according to Oppenheimer & Co.

Goldman, Jefferies cut at Oppenheimer on M&A rebound doubt

The European Union will step up protection of its steel industry, as it tries to shield a sector that’s crucial for defence from tariffs, cheap imports and high energy prices.

Europe to toughen steel sector protection amid defense push

Wall Street's main indexes rose on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's widely anticipated monetary policy decision, at a time when worries linger about trade policies and their impact on the economy.

Wall Street gains with all eyes on US Fed rate decision

The UK government rejected a demand by Russian President Vladimir Putin for Ukraine’s allies to suspend weapons supplies to Kyiv during any truce.

UK rejects Putin’s demand to suspend military aid to Ukraine

President Donald Trump is all in on artificial intelligence and the data centres that power it — but his tariffs threaten to pile new costs on the US businesses spending hundreds of billions to build them.

Trump loves AI but his tariffs ramp up costs for data centres

The Court of Appeal (COA) on Wednesday upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision that quashed the proposed fine of RM86.77 million imposed by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) on Grab Holdings Inc, together with its subsidiaries GrabCar Sdn Bhd and MyTeksi Sdn Bhd, in 2019.

Appellate court upholds quashing of proposed RM86.77 mil fine against Grab, two others

For three weeks straight, Marina Budiman became roughly US$350 million (RM1.55 billion) richer each day.

Richest woman in Indonesia loses US$3.6b in just three days

The Association of Private Healthcare Malaysia (APHM) has rejected the insurance and takaful operators’ (ITOs) proposal for private hospitals to freeze costs for three years and also for the Health Ministry to regulate the pricing of pharmaceuticals or medication. 
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Private hospitals association reject calls for three-year costs freeze, regulation of pharmaceutical pricing

Affin Bank Bhd has signed an agreement with Halogen Capital to distribute the Halogen Shariah Defensive Bitcoin Fund, a digital asset fund with an integrated capital preservation strategy, to investors.

Halogen Capital is a digital asset fund manager licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia.

Affin Bank to distribute Bitcoin fund managed by Halogen Capital  

Since Intel Corp&nbsp;announced that Lip-Bu Tan would take over as its chief executive officer last week, the company’s shares have soared. Now, as Tan assumes his job, it is far from clear how he will fulfill the big hopes that have been placed on his shoulders.

Intel’s Malaysian-born CEO faces ‘show me’ moment after US$22b rally

KUALA LUMPUR (March 19): Heitech Padu Bhd’s (KL:HTPADU) CEO Hasrul Azuan Mohd Yusof is stepping down barely three months after taking the helm of the information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider.

Last year, Heitech Padu won the much-coveted RM892.2 million National...

HeiTech Padu's CEO resigns barely three months at the helm

IGB Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:IGBCR) and IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:IGBREIT) on Wednesday announced that their chief executive officer Elizabeth Tan Hui Ning, 41, is stepping down due to medical reasons, effective immediately.&nbsp;

Elizabeth Tan steps down as CEO of IGB REITs, father Robert Tan redesignated as executive chairman

Attorney General Datuk Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said that the 65-year-old senior citizen who had slapped a non-Muslim at a supermarket in Johor Bahru would be re-charged on Wednesday afternoon.

Senior citizen who slapped non-Muslim will be re-charged this afternoon, says AG

Perodua has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with My Digital ID Sdn Bhd (MyDigital ID) to secure user authentication access, as the compact car company further advance its journey in cashless transactions.

Perodua inks MOU with MyDigital ID to secure user authentication access

Eco World International Bhd (KL:EWINT) achieved RM58 million in property sales in the first four months of the financial year ending Oct 31, 2025 (FY2025). However, the developer reported zero revenue in the first quarter ended Jan 31, 2025 (1QFY2025) as sales abroad do not immediately translate into revenue.

Eco World International achieves RM58m sales in first four months of FY2025, new launches on hold

The Penang state government, through the Penang Institute, is inviting relevant parties to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for the proposed&nbsp;establishment of&nbsp;the Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC).

Penang invites parties to submit expressions of interest for proposed international financial centre

When Richard Kallman’s 26-year marriage failed, he arrived at a meeting to hash out the separation, expecting to see his wife and her lawyer. But instead, the couple’s new wealth manager from UBS Group AG showed up and demanded Kallman fork over US$9 million (RM39.93 million).

UBS client says his wife moved in with their wealth adviser

New World Development Co, the Hong Kong real estate company controlled by the billionaire Cheng family, is in talks with luxury giant Louis Vuitton to open a mega store in one of the developer’s signature malls, according to people familiar with the matter.

Billionaire Cheng family in talks with Louis Vuitton on mega Hong Kong store, Bloomberg reports

An Indonesian state-owned lender scrapped a planned sale of dollar bonds after a stock market rout in the country quickly spread to other asset classes.

Indonesia's woes spread as bank scraps bond, credit market slumps

The High Court had not considered all the evidence when meting out a guilty verdict against Muar Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in his criminal trial for his involvement in misappropriating Bersatu young wing Armada funds, claims Syed Saddiq’s defence team at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday.

Trial judge did not consider all evidence in Syed Saddiq case — defence lawyer

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KL:KLK) stock may have more upside ahead, with the palm oil producer on track for a 40% surge in net profit this financial year, said RHB Investment Bank.

KLK to see jump in earnings with higher output, lower costs — RHB

Solar energy solution provider Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) has signed a large-scale solar photovoltaic power purchase agreement (PPA) with&nbsp;Tenaga Nasional Bhd or TNB (KL:TENAGA).

Solarvest signs large-scale solar power purchase agreement with TNB

Indonesia's financial services regulator has allowed listed companies to buy back their stocks without shareholders' approval, while the central bank conducted "bold" currency intervention to calm markets, officials said on Wednesday.

Indonesia takes currency, market measures after rupiah and shares fall

An elderly man who went viral for slapping a non-Muslim youth in an incident at a convenience store was recharged at the Magistrate’s Court here on Wednesday for voluntarily causing hurt.

Elderly man claims trial to causing hurt to non-Muslim youth

Chinese automaker BYD Co&nbsp;is turning heads with claims that it’s developed an electric-vehicle (EV) platform it says will enable drivers to&nbsp;charge an EV&nbsp;in roughly the same time it takes to refuel a gasoline car.

How BYD’s five-minute charges compare with competitors

Days from the 15th general election (GE15), we are still haunted by the spectre of the Sheraton Move. Will the treachery happen again? Could the electoral mandate be subverted again?

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