<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>A free press is essential for a functioning democracy and open economy.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>As such, the recent criminal defamation charges against The Edge Communications Sdn Bhd's former editor-in-chief Ahmad Azam Mohd Aris and one of its contributing editors,&nbsp;Shanmugam Murgasu, over their reportage of the abnormal surge of penny stocks in 2020 and 2021 are a travesty.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Media outlets have a duty to report news of public interest — which the alleged penny stock manipulation arguably was — without fear or favour.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The correct legal forum to seek redress, for any individual or organisation which believes themselves defamed or aggrieved by media coverage, is civil suits.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>It is hence inappropriate for the Government, through the public prosecutor, to involve itself in what is logically a private dispute.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The charges against the editors should be dropped without delay.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><em>Nik Nazmi&nbsp;Nik Ahmad<br />
PKR vice-president<br />
Setiawangsa Member of Parliament</em></p></div>

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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

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.

Thyssenkrupp sells stake in steel unit to Czech billionaire Kretinsky

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

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(April 26): HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court claim brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co film financing.

HSBC wins £1.3 bil suit over Disney film finance scandal

KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.

KUB extends deadline for CCB MGO a second time

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): KPJ Healthcare Bhd, through its premier educational institution KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU), has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday with Trusx Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Trustr), a global digital health organisation, as an initiative to revolutionise healthcare.

KPJ Healthcare, Trusx Malaysia collaborate for AI-driven healthcare solutions

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from Alphabet pushed its market value over US$2 trillion (RM9.5 trillion), while an in-line inflation reading calmed interest rate jitters.

Wall Street rises as Big Tech charges higher

In today’s edition of Evening 5: 00:00 Merger of airlines enough to reverse negative equity - Fernandes 02:16 Govt set to unveil second 5G network next week  03:26 Unisem’s 1Q hit by margins, forex 04:30 Berjaya Corp denies Forest City casino talks   05:30 Homeritz’s 2Q earnings spike on stronger greenback

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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd, has unveiled partners for Gardens Square, the latest commercial development at the 810-acre Gamuda Gardens in Sungai Buloh.</p>


Gamuda Land announces retail partners for upcoming commercial development in Gamuda Gardens

<p>The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has emerged as the second largest shareholder of aero-engine components manufacturer Sam Engineering &amp; Equipment (M) Bhd, after Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd.</p>


EPF emerges as second largest shareholder of Sam Engineering

<p>Shares of AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) rose to a six-month high as investors cheered a restructuring plan that would make the company the largest low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia.</p>


AirAsia X logs best day in six months on Capital A restructuring

<p>YNH Property Bhd (YNH) issued a clarification to bondholders via Malaysian Trustee Bhd on the technical default of its Islamic notes, as well as the status of its mall sale and the appointment of a new auditor.</p>


YNH says it has remedied 'technical default' involving sukuk programme

<p>Gadang Holdings Bhd has secured a RM280 million contract to design and develop the Klang Valley Data Centre&nbsp;Block 2 in Cyberjaya from TM Technology Services Sdn Bhd, a business entity of Telekom Malaysia Bhd.</p>


Gadang wins RM280 mil Klang Valley data centre jobs from TM Technology

<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.</p>


<p>Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow&nbsp;has announced that he is in talks with a group of companies which have recently participated in Selangor’s integrated circuit (IC) design park.</p>


Integrated circuit design firms to announce investments in Penang on Saturday, says Chow

<p>Wiradani Development Sdn Bhd — a property developer linked to the son of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin — has filed a fresh winding-up petition against SPNB Aspirasi Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB).</p>


SPNB unit faces fresh winding-up petition on failure to complete payment to Wiradani after settlement

<p>S P Setia Bhd will launch Casaville, which comprises 38 single-storey bungalows, in its Setia EcoHill township in Semenyih at end-April.</p>

<p>With a gross development value (GDV) of RM50 million, the homes measure 52ft by 90ft each, with built-ups from 1,994 to 2,074 sq ft, and a three-bedroom, three-bathroom layouts. The selling price starts from RM1.376 million. It is slated for completion in the second quarter of 2026.</p>


S P Setia to launch single-storey bungalows in Setia EcoHill at end-April

<p>Malaysia is poised to be the next home of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd’s (Geely) methanol-powered vehicles, after China and the European market.&nbsp;</p>


Malaysia the next market for Geely’s methanol vehicle

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 26): China will firmly support Malaysia in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions, and support Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in promoting the principle of "Malaysia Madani" in governance.</p>

<p>China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi sa...

China backs Malaysia firmly in pursuing its development, role in global arena — Wang Yi

<p>Homeritz Corporation Bhd’s net profit surged by 65.9% in the second quarter ended Feb 29, 2024 (2QFY2024) to RM9.24 million, due to increased sales volume and a stronger US dollar.</p>


Homeritz’s 2Q net profit jumps 66% on increased sales volume, stronger greenback

<p>Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will be returning the allowance received as chairman of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, reiterating that he does not draw a salary for the position of prime minister that he has held since November 2022.</p>


Anwar returns Khazanah allowance, reiterates stance on salary waiver

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<p>Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's defamation lawsuit against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is headed for a settlement after the two leaders agreed to end a personal dispute between them.</p>


Zahid and Muhyiddin agree to settle defamation suit

<p>China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.</p>


<p>KNM Group Bhd said it is seeking court sanction for a new scheme of arrangement with its creditors. The PN17 group is also seeking a further extension of time to submit its regularisation plan.</p>


KNM seeks fresh scheme of arrangement with creditors

<p>There are no plans to open or operate any casinos in the state, Johor Menteri Besar&nbsp;Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.</p>

<p>He said the news is merely a rumour intended for sabotage, and to maliciously tarnish the image of Forest City and the state of Johor as a whole.</p>


Johor MB says no plan to open casino in Forest City

<p>US monthly inflation rose moderately in March, but stubbornly higher housing and transportation costs suggested the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for a while.</p>
