Saturday, 25 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Bursa Malaysia to trade in cautious mode with upside bias next week

By Anas Abu Hassan and Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias amid a constructive backdrop, as investors shift their focus away from the Middle East risks, an analyst said.   SPI Asset Management managing

Anwar, Prabowo call for broader Middle East peace

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, Indonesia: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto share a common aspiration to see peace achieved, not only between Israel and Iran, but across the entire Middle East. Expressing relief over the recent temporary ceasefire between Israel

Fadillah holds meeting with Rosatom on nuclear energy development

MOSCOW, Russia: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof on Friday held a meeting with Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom’s director-general Alexey Likhachev to discuss bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy.  Rosatom is a multi-industry holding company which comprises assets in power engineering, machine building and construction. The meeting lasted about an hour.

US offers EU new trade framework as deadline looms

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The United States (US) has presented the European Union (EU) with a new trade offer to resolve the ongoing dispute, the European Commission has confirmed, according to German news agency (dpa). The EU’s executive arm is now examining the document, commission president Ursula von der Leyen said late

Anwar, Prabowo agree to boost strategic cooperation, to jointly develop Ambalat area

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields including joint development in the maritime border area of ​​Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner. In a joint press

Safee steps down as PFAM president

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national striker Safee Sali has resigned as president of the Professional Footballers Association of Malaysia (PFAM).  Safee said it was not an easy decision to make, but he believed the time had come for him to step aside for the younger generation to lead the association. “I firmly

MetMalaysia expects dry and hot weather from June 28 to July 1

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) expects dry and hot weather conditions to occur in most places nationwide from June 28 to July 1 this year. In a statement yesterday, MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said based on analysis of weather models, the maximum temperature in some areas

PM Anwar in Jakarta for talks with president Prabowo

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Jakarta today for an official visit, during which he is scheduled to meet President Prabowo Subianto. They will discuss key bilateral issues, follow up on recent ASEAN engagements, and explore ways to strengthen regional stability as Malaysia and Indonesia deepen their strategic cooperation.

Safeguard Islam’s sanctity, don’t use religion for political gain – King

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today issued a stern reminder to community leaders not to use Islam as a political tool for personal interests. His Majesty said that Islam should instead serve as the foundation, including in national governance, based on values, justice and compassion in line with

Economy Minister’s duties and functions given to Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA: Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has been given the responsibility of carrying out the duties and functions of the Minister of Economy with immediate effect. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, who is also Secretary to the Cabinet, stated that the