WASHINGTON (April 16): US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday warned that the US intends to hit Iran with new sanctions in coming days over its unprecedented attack on Israel, and these actions could seek to reduce Iran’s capacity to export oil.

US to hit Iran with new sanctions in ‘coming days’, Yellen says

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): The Unity Secretariat meeting, held on Tuesday night, discussed preparations to strengthen machinery and the working mechanism of parties within the Unity Government, in preparation for next month’s Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.

Saifuddin Nasution: Unity Secretariat discussed machinery preps for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

WASHINGTON (April 16): Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions action on Iran’s oil exports from the Biden administration due to worries about boosting oil prices and angering top buyer China, said analysts.

Biden unlikely to cut Iran’s oil lifeline after Israel attack

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): The 14-year-old daughter of Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail was found dead in a pool of blood, in a room at her home in Taman Tabanak, Lahad Datu on Tuesday.

Teen daughter of Lahad Datu police chief found dead in pool of blood

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) plays an instrumental investment facilitator role in removing obstacles for prospective investors, said Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Zafrul: Mida a vital instrument to remove obstacles for prospective investors

The Kelana Jaya Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) service is operating with a limited number of trains, due to a disruption to the power supply system which was struck by lightning at 3.30pm on Tuesday.

Power supply disruption affects Kelana Jaya Line LRT service

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has appointed Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 18, 2024.

Mida appoints Sikh Shamsul as new CEO

PUTRAJAYA (April 16): Malaysians in West Asia, namely Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon, are reminded to continue to be vigilant and adhere to instructions of the local authorities, following the reopening of airspace and the resumption of flight operations in these four countries, said the Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry.

Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces — Wisma Putra

Three social media account owners, namely Badrul Hisham Shaharin or Chegubard, Mohamad Salim Iskandar (Salim Iskandar), and Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo), will be called to have their statements recorded, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said in a statement on Tuesday.

MCMC to record statements from Chegubard, Salim Iskandar, Papagomo

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will draw up a comprehensive semiconductor strategic plan to ensure that Malaysia continues to be the chosen investment destination for this strategic industry, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Miti to draw up comprehensive semiconductor strategic plan

The High Court on Tuesday set a three-day trial in January 2026 for the defamation suit filed by former culture, arts, and tourism minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir against businessman Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamaruzaman over defamatory statements involving tens of millions of ringgit in investment debts.

Ex-minister's defamation suit against businessman to be heard in January 2026

Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the prospect of escalating hostilities have threatened to embroil Jordan, a key Western ally and a country regarded by Gulf states as pivotal to their own security.

Iran’s growing conflict with Israel puts US ally Jordan on edge

The Sik district is being targeted to become a hub for ‘huma’ (hill) paddy cultivation in Kedah, as an alternative measure to increase local rice supply.

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the Kedah State Zakat Board (LZNK) had initiated hill paddy cultivation by focusing on unused land in the district.

Sanusi wants Sik to become Kedah's 'huma' paddy cultivation hub

ISKANDAR PUTERI (April 16): The Johor government wants to develop a multi-tiered Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system in Johor Bahru to address traffic congestion in the city.

MB: Multi-tiered Automated Rapid Transit system planned to overcome Johor Bahru congestion

NEW YORK (April 17): Wall Street see-sawed to a mixed close on Tuesday as rising U.S. Treasury yields and elevated geopolitical worries counteracted a generally positive string of first-quarter corporate results.

While the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ended the session modestly lower, the...

US stocks end mixed on rising Treasury yields, Middle East jitters

(April 17): Wall Street stocks ended lower in choppy trading on Tuesday as Treasury yields climbed, with investors weighing the likely path of interest rates in a resilient U.S. economy with persistent inflation.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday recent inflation data ...

Wall Street stocks close lower on higher Treasury yields, rate expectations

(April 17): Britain condemns the killing of Israeli teenager Binyamin Achimair and is alarmed by the "shocking levels of violence" in the occupied West Bank after his death, the country's foreign office said in a statement on Tuesday.

"These killings, and subsequent actions, are escalat...

Britain condemns West Bank killings, calls to 'restore calm'

BARCELONA, Spain (April 17): Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help guide his side to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final, second leg to wrap up a 6-4 aggregate victory on Tuesday.

Raphinha gave Barca the lead ...

Mbappe scores twice as PSG beat 10-man Barca to reach semi-finals

DORTMUND, Germany (April 17): Borussia Dortmund stormed into the Champions League semi-finals with a rip-roaring 4-2 home win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday that saw them fight back from a 2-1 defeat in the first leg to win the tie 5-4 on aggregate.

The German side scored twice in the ...

Dortmund down Atletico Madrid in thriller to make Champions League semi-finals

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:

MyEG, HeiTech Padu, Apex Healthcare, Globetronics Technology, Kossan Rubber, Tomei, GDEX, Serba Dinamik, Alpha IVF and Comfort Gloves

Outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) player Globetronics Technology Bhd is in the final stages of discussion with two prospective clients interested in leveraging advanced packaging technology.

Globetronics in final talks with two potential customers for advanced packaging

Practice Note 17 (PN17) company Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd said it had been granted an extension of time until May 15 by Bursa Malaysia to submit its regularisation plan.

Bursa grants Serba Dinamik second extension of time until May 15 to submit regularisation plan

ISKANDAR PUTERI (April 16): The Johor government wants to develop a multi-tiered Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system in Johor Bahru to address traffic congestion in the city.

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will draw up a comprehensive semiconductor strategic plan to ensure that Malaysia continues to be the chosen investment destination for this strategic industry, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking the weak global sentiment due to the Middle East conflict, said an analyst. &nbsp;

Bursa closes lower, tracking weak global sentiment

Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that made headlines today.

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Malaysian airlines will be hurt by higher fuel costs, even as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are not expected to dent ticket sales, analysts said.

Local airlines may feel heat from rising oil prices as Middle East tensions simmer — analysts

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has proposed a final dividend of two sen per share for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 (FY2023).

The final dividend will be paid on July 18, with June 20 as the ex-date and June 21 as the entitlement date, the glove maker said in a bourse filing on Tuesday.

Kossan proposes final dividend of two sen for FY2023

Tesla Inc&nbsp;shares extended their decline for 2024, pushing the electric-vehicle (EV) maker’s market valuation below US$500 billion (RM2.40 trillion), as a round of job cuts this week further soured sentiment around the company.&nbsp;

Tesla’s value declines below US$500b as risks pile up

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Bursa Malaysia Bhd is collaborating with the UK government’s Mobilising Institutional Capital Through Listed Product Structures (Mobilist) programme to help address the funding gap needed in Malaysia to achieve the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Bursa works with UK's Mobilist programme to address funding gap and achieve UN SDGs

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has accused him of abusing power for personal gain.

Mahathir claims MACC accuses him of power abuse for personal gain

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Newly-listed fertility care company Alpha IVF Group Bhd made a net profit of RM13.59 million for its third quarter ended Feb 29, 2024 (3QFY2024), on a revenue of RM40.7 million.

Alpha IVF makes RM13.6 mil net profit in 3Q, sees rising demand for fertility solutions amid resurgence in medical tourism

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): The 14-year-old daughter of Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail was found dead in a pool of blood, in a room at her home in Taman Tabanak, Lahad Datu on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Express carrier GDEX Bhd, which has been in the red for the last two financial years, is planning to diversify into the provision of information technology (IT) services and solutions to enhance its revenue stream.

GDEX plans to diversify into IT

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Gold jewellery manufacturer Tomei Consolidated Bhd, whose share price hit a record high last week amid rising gold prices, has declared a first and final dividend of four sen per share for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 (FY2023).

Tomei declares four sen dividend for 2023, expects 'reasonable profit' for 2024

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Comfort Gloves Bhd said two subsidiaries of the group have commenced legal action over an additional tax demand totalling RM99.3 million by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

Comfort Gloves’ units go to court over RM99 mil additional tax demand

When the group of mining executives arrived at Panama’s regal Palacio de las Garzas, they were ushered past the ornate, wood-panelledd ceremonial rooms and straight to the private office of the president.

How a US$10b mine became a cautionary tale for the energy transition

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): The Malaysian Investment Development Authority&nbsp;(Mida) has&nbsp;appointed&nbsp;Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid as its&nbsp;new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 18, 2024.&nbsp;

Crude palm oil (CPO) prices, which surged in March 2024 to hit a peak of RM4,327 a tonne,&nbsp;are expected to move within a stable range of RM4,000 to RM4,200 a tonne this month, according to&nbsp;the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

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