KUALA LUMPUR (May 28): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus wrote a letter to editors on Sunday (May 28), with the title "Monetary policy is pre-emptive, not premature", as seen here below.

MONETARY policy decisions affect many facets of a nation’s economy. As such, it is often the case that such decisions are closely watched and debated not just by financial markets, but also by the general public.

BNM Governor: Monetary policy is pre-emptive, not premature

THE basis of true freedom is tolerance. Tolerance has nothing to do with endorsement of any view. And freedom is the sine qua non of any vibrant democracy.

When Pakatan Harapan (PH) was mandated by electorates to form the Government, one of its prime victories in promoting a new democracy was by repealing the Anti-Fake News Act.

Hanipa: Criminal defamation charge against journalist too harsh, extremely oppressive

INDEPENDENCE is meaningless if it does not ensure self-governance. After all, we don’t get rid of unelected foreign rulers to replace them with new colonial masters from our midst.

Malaysia Day address: Pakatan Harapan must offer Malaysia a new federal deal

A free press is essential for a functioning democracy and open economy.

PKR's Nik Nazmi: Criminal defamation charges against The Edge editors a travesty

There are two disturbing developments regarding media freedom in Malaysia today.

Firstly, criminal defamation charges under Section 500 of the Penal Code have been mounted against Ahmad Azam Mohd Aris, The Edge’s former editor-in-chief, as well as contributing editor Shanmugam Murugasu, over their coverage of the alleged perpetrators of penny stock manipulation.

Muda: Govt must stop recent media freedom assault against The Edge, NST

Smoking feels like a comforting embrace. Like a friend that consoles you through a hard time, even if it’s only temporary. Like a breath of fresh air, after drowning in the endless pool of life. Like the light that shines bright even in the darkest of places. Smoking feels timeless — there is an enticing charm to the idea of what makes the world feel limitless.

Teenager's musings on smoking: A deadly pleasure

Below is an excerpt from Hartalega Holdings Bhd executive chairman Kuan Kam Hon's letter to shareholders in the rubber glove manufacturer's 2022 annual report, which was filed with Bursa Malaysia on Friday (July 29).

Hartalega chairman: Disruptions continue to test glovemaker's mettle after watershed 2021

The US has revoked licences that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies, three people familiar with the matter said.

US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licences to sell to China's Huawei — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Shares of Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) extended their gain on Wednesday, after MIDF said it foresees a good prospect for trading activities on Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd this year, as Malaysian stocks hit a historical high of RM2 trillion in market capitalisation on Tuesday (May 7).

Bursa Malaysia shares rise as MIDF sees better prospects on local trading

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may take monetary policy action if yen falls affect prices significantly, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday, offering the strongest hint to date the currency's relentless declines could trigger another interest rate hike.

Bank of Japan issues stronger warning over yen's impact on policy

Karpowership, a Turkish operator of floating power plants, is keen on collaboration opportunities in Sabah to fulfil the state’s power needs, said its Asia commercial operations director Tolga Bayav.

Turkish company Karpowership eyes investment in Sabah’s power sector

Shares in Sime Darby Plantation Bhd [KL: SIMEPLT] rose to their highest in two years following its announcement to develop the Tali Ayer estate in Perak into a green industrial park.

Sime Darby Plantation shares surge to a two-year high following proposed solar project in Perak

KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Petronas Dagangan Bhd (KL:PETDAG) faces a threat from Saudi Aramco’s possible entry into Malaysia’s fuel retailing market, on top of the impending withdrawal of fuel subsidies, CGS International warned.

Petronas Dagangan faces twin share de-rating threats — CGS

The Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) statement that it will file a petition in the Election Court if Pakatan Harapan (PH) wins the Kuala Kubu Baharu state by-election was clearly issued to intimidate voters, said PH youth information chief Ammar Atan.

KKB polls: PN's statement to file petition clearly to intimidate voters — PH Youth

PKR Wanita aims to train 100 women under the Women's School (Swan) programme, a platform for education in democracy, politics, and social issues to cultivate future leaders, said its chief Fadhlina Sidek.

PKR Wanita aims to train 100 women at Swan

Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) posted a smaller-than-expected 2% drop in first-quarter profit on Wednesday and said it was confident of preventing further declines in its net interest margin.

UOB posts small drop in quarterly profit, confident of maintaining key margin level

Singapore's central bank is following up with DBS Bank, the banking arm of DBS Group, to identify the root cause of recent disruptions to its internet banking and payment services and address it effectively, The Strait Times reported.

Singapore's central bank asks DBS to identify reasons for disruptions, Strait Times reports

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been granted a temporary release of his passport to visit a sick family member in Australia.

Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi allowed the Bersatu chief's application and ordered the travel document to be released on Wednesday and for it to be returned to the court on May 28.

Muhyiddin gets temporary release of passport to visit sick family member abroad

Shares in low-cost aviation operators Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA) and AirAsia X Bhd (KL:AAX) rose in early trade on Wednesday, tracking gains at the broader market.

Capital A and AAX active, advance in post merger trade

Global sales of semiconductors jumped 15.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) to US$137.7 billion (RM653.24 billion) during the first quarter of 2024, according to the US-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

First-quarter global semicon sales jump 15.2% y-o-y to US$137.7b, says SIA 

Former National and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) skipper Safiq Rahim became the third National footballer to be attacked within a week, although the JDT player’s attack seemed more of a warning than personal harm.

Two suspects on motorcycles break Safiq Rahim's car windscreen in third attack on footballers 

United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has launched a programme to assist businesses in understanding and preparing for the European Union's (EU) carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), a carbon border tax that is set to take effect in 2026 and affect some 75% of Malaysian exports to the region.

UOB Malaysia introduces masterclass to prepare businesses for EU’s carbon border tax

Shares of CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) rose to their highest in nearly two months as analysts flagged a pickup in earnings ahead following the seasonally weaker first-quarter results.

CTOS rises to near two-month high; analysts see stronger quarters ahead

China has extended the visa-free policy for short-term visits to China for Malaysia and 11 other countries until the end of 2025, Xinhua reported, citing Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.

China extends visa-free travel policy for Malaysia until end of 2025

The FBM KLCI was little changed in early trade on Wednesday although it held firm above the 1,600-point level.

KLCI little changed in early trade, hovers above 1,600 resistance level

The head of Saudi Arabia’s new investment fund for semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) technology said the country would divest from China if it were asked to do so by the US.

Saudi Arabia AI fund would divest from China if US asked, CEO says

As Malaysia aims to achieve high-income status, it needs to improve its human capital outcomes to match those of high-income countries.

Aspiring to high-income status: Education matters

The US has revoked licences that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies, three people familiar with the matter said.

The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both clung onto gains to ended slightly higher on Tuesday, extending recent winning streaks fueled by renewed expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates this year.

S&P, Dow end slightly up, extend closing streaks despite Disney drag

Hospital operator IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL: IHH) on Wednesday said it has invested in Belun Technology Company Ltd that makes devices tackling sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.

IHH Healthcare invests in Belun Technology for devices to tackle sleep disorders

Wall Street pared earlier gains on Tuesday after equity markets elsewhere rallied as investors parsed when and by how much the Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts interest rates this year, while a resurgent dollar helped weaken the yen further.

Wall Street loses steam, dollar gains as investors mull rate cut timing

Australia said on Wednesday it would raise the amount of savings international students will need to get a visa and warned several colleges of fraudulent student recruitment practices, as part of efforts to rein in record migration.

Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment

Shares in Sime Darby Plantation Bhd [KL: SIMEPLT] rose to their highest in two years following its announcement to develop the Tali Ayer estate in Perak into a green industrial park.

IJM Land Bhd has achieved 55% take-up rate for serviced apartment Daffodil Residency since its launch on March 1, according to a press statement on May 7.&nbsp;

IJM Land’s Daffodil Residency achieves 55% take-up rate 

KUALA LUMPUR (May 8): Petronas Dagangan Bhd (KL:PETDAG) faces a threat from Saudi Aramco’s possible entry into Malaysia’s fuel retailing market, on top of the impending withdrawal of fuel subsidies, CGS International warned.

Currency markets have started pricing in elevated foreign exchange volatility around the US vote on Nov 5, even with election day almost six months away.

US election risks are starting to show up in foreign exchange markets

Reddit Inc jumped more than 10% in extended trading after reporting quarterly sales that topped analysts’ estimates, impressing investors in its first results as a public company.

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