SINGAPORE, April 24 (Bernama) --Malaysia's headline inflation is expected to tick up in the latter half of the year, following its lowest reading in more than four years in March,according toMoodys Analytics.

From Salawaty Supardi LONDON, APRIL 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysias delegation to the two-day Summit on the Future of Energy Security in London that kicks off Thursday, April 24.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) --AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintaineda neutral view on the banking sector, expecting earnings to moderatedue to lower net interest margin(NIM), investment and trading challenges, and potential credit cost increases.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd, which is scheduled to release its first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) financial results on April 28, is expected to record a decline in its net profit by 9.8 per cent to 20.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q)and17.2 per cent to 26.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM55 million-RM62 million.

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

GEORGE TOWN, April 23(Bernama) --The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongsidethe ASEANCommunity Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEANSummit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.

PUTRAJAYA, April 23 (Bernama) -- The National Congress ofParti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which has been put on hold since last year,will finally take place over three days in Johor Bahru, starting on May 23.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, anartificial intelligence (AI)-powered biometric identity verification and compliance solutions provider, has announced the general availability of Cross-Transaction Risk to help businesses detect fraud by connecting identity elements across the Jumio network.

# Petronas' Unit Delivers First LNG Cargo To PetroVietnam's Subsidiary KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas), via its subsidiary Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), has concluded the delivery of its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to PetroVietnam's (PVN) subsidiary, PetroVietnam Gas (PV Gas), marking the beginning of PLL's cooperation with PV Gas. The LNG cargo was delivered from the Petronas LNG Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak, to the Thi Vai LNG Terminal in Ba ..

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- United States (US) tech giants Intel and Oracle have raised concerns about the impact of the United States (US) tariffs on their operations in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) --Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail todaysaid that he has yet to decide whether or notto join the race for thepost of deputy president of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in the party polls next month.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) --The Malaysian construction sector is largely insulated from the direct impactof Liberation Day, whichbrought tariffs to over 180 trading partners, with reciprocal rates ranging between 10 and 49 per centacross ASEAN.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) --The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) reported that 99 per cent of all complaints received in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) were successfully resolved, with 37 per cent of these cases resulting in airlines reversing their initial decisions in favour of consumers.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- A special sitting will be held at the Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the issue of the United States' retaliatory tariffs imposed on Malaysia.

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) --Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penangs semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the states future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.

PUTRAJAYA, April 21 (Bernama) --Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim playfully responded to the media today by quoting lyrics from the late Tan Sri P. Ramlees song Tunggu Sekejapwhen asked about the PKR divisional elections, which saw several major upsets.

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is setto enhance ASEAN's supply chain efficiency and resilience, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is staging seven mega events, spanning lifestyle products and the licensing sector, thismonth, spotlighting Hong Kong's role as a creative and innovation hub.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will embark on a four-day official working visit to Turkiyeand London, United Kingdom (UK)on Tuesdayto explore opportunities for cooperation in the energy transition field.

TAPAH, April 20 (Bernama) --UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has denied allegations that the Tapah UMNO Youth division is boycotting the campaign of Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by- election, Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir.

TAPAH, April 20 (Bernama) -- Behind theserious demeanour, Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election, Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, is a friendly and approachable person, according to his former colleague.

TAPAH, April 20 (Bernama) --Barisan Nasionals (BN) candidate for the Ayer Kuning state by-election, Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, has unveiled seven pledges in his manifesto, including efforts to uplift the local economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) --A transparent and fair 2025 PKR election process is the foundation of PKRs strength as a reformist party, saidNatural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) --PKR Information Chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has officially retained theLembah Pantai division chief post after winning uncontested in the PKR 2025 divisional elections today.

GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Wanita PKRchief Fadhlina Sidek won the Nibong Tebal division chiefs post in the 2025 PKR elections at the divisionlevel, held simultaneously today with the Wanita and Youth(AMK) wings posts in Penang.

LABUAN, April 19 (Bernama) -- The PKR Labuan leadership line-up remains unchanged, with allkey positions, including in the youth and women's wings, going uncontested.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) --Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has failed to retain his position as Setiawangsa PKR division Chief, losing to challenger Datuk Afdlin Shaukiin the partys divisional elections held today.

TAPAH, April 19 (Bernama) --MIC has identified nearly 3,000 Indian voters in favour of Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir in the Ayer Kuning state by-election on April 26.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) tariff announcement has presentedMalaysia anopportunity to carry out a strategic overhaul to further strengthen the national economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Kelantan PKR chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Suparadi Mohd Noor has retained his position as Tanah Merah Division chief in the 2025 PKR elections at the division level held today.

TAPAH, April 18 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, contesting the Ayer Kuning by-election, has vowed to prioritise meaningful development over empty promises, with a particular focus on empowering the youth of the constituency.

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock BANGKOK, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed that ASEAN rejects any formof unilaterally imposed tariffs, stating that such measures contradict the spirit of multilateralism.

By Lucia Terey John KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) --Malaysia, as this years ASEAN chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

ALOR SETAR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Aman Seterra Sanctuary, which is expected to begin construction in Kuala Temoyong, Langkawi next year, is set to become theworlds first Islamic-inspired International Retirement Village.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The handover of MASwings to the Sarawak state government will not have any financial impact on the Malaysia Aviation Groups (MAG)profit and loss (P&L;) statement.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama)-- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) sees vast potential for Malaysia and Qatar to diversify the two countries trade basket, particularlyin high-value manufacturing, Islamic finance, halal sector and the digital economy.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) --Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has appointedMarcus Goh Kee Lun asexecutive director cum group chief executive officer (GCEO) and DatukSeri Mohd KamarudinMd Din as an independent non-executive director.

TAPAH, April 16 (Bernama) --Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate Abd Muhaimin Malek has been advised by the Perak State Mufti Department to stop giving religious lectures and talks at mosques and suraufollowing his nomination for the Ayer Kuning state by-election.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) --Petronas Energy & Gas Trading SdnBhd(PEGT)hassecured an additional 155 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas supply via the Trans Thailand-Malaysia gas pipeline system, bringing the total to 400 mmscfd.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) --Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) estimates that gas restoration in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, could take place by July 1, 2025, at the earliest, subject to the outcome of ongoing investigations, regulatory approvals, and actual progress on site.