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Energy

Malaysia pushes electricity market reforms to accelerate renewable energy adoption

AS Malaysia moves forward with electricity market reforms, new mechanisms should also be implemented to provide market participants greater clarity, confidence and consistency, says the Malaysian Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy Industry Association.

Technology

Merck to partner with Google Cloud on AI initiatives

NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - ⁠Drugmaker Merck & Co said on Wednesday it will partner with Google Cloud to build ⁠up its artificial intelligence capabilities, investing as much as $1 billion with Google over a ‌number of years to fund AI infrastructure, engineers and licensing of the tech company's Gemini Enterprise platform.

Sabah & Sarawak

NRD mobile teams to replace lost documents for fire victims

SANDAKAN: Mobile services from the National Registration Department (NRD) will be deployed to replace lost identification documents for victims of the Kampung Bahagia fire, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Philippines

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte's jurisdiction appeal quashed at International Criminal Court

THE HAGUE: International Criminal Court judges Wednesday (April 22) threw out a challenge against the court's jurisdiction by Rodrigo Duterte, meaning the former Philippines president could still stand trial over his war on drugs.

Nation

'They've not shown up in years': Kangar PKR chief blasts 'uncommitted' committee members who quit

PETALING JAYA: The resignation of 15 committee members of the Kangar PKR division, including its deputy chief, was due to dissatisfaction with the outcome of last year's party election, claims its division chief, Noor Amin Ahmad.

Fashion

Is Tim Cook stylish? Here's how his wardrobe redefined corporate fashion

As Tim Cook steps down from Apple, his consistent uniform of polos, dark denim and Zegna sneakers reveals how corporate minimalism became the new executive dress code.

Letters

Has landfill mining’s time finally come?

A letter from PROF DATUK DR AHMAD IBRAHIM, Universiti Malaya

Forex

Ringgit ends slightly lower against US dollar, firmer vs other majors

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed slightly weaker against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while trading mostly higher against other major and regional currencies.

Nation

Over 300 foreign victims claim Malaysian scammer cheated them of RM8bil

KUALA LUMPUR: For more than three years, the numbers on their screens told a convincing story.

World

Pope decries inequality, prison conditions on whirlwind last day in Africa

BATA, Equatorial Guinea, April 22 (Reuters) - Pope Leo used ⁠the last full day of his four-nation Africa tour on Wednesday to speak out against wealth inequality, urging believers to work to bridge the ⁠gap between rich and poor as he traversed oil-rich Equatorial Guinea.

Japan

Measles cases in Japan see rapid uptick

TOKYO: Measles cases for the year totaled 299 on April 12, the Japan Institute for Health Security said Tuesday. The preliminary figures exceeded the 265 cases reported for all of 2025.

Corporate News

Mayu Global’s bank accounts unfrozen, RM6.3mil released

KUALA LUMPUR: Mayu Global Group Bhd said seven bank accounts linked to the company and its subsidiaries have been unfrozen following the revocation of a police order.

Nation

Company owner held over false import declarations; RM160mil in accounts frozen

KUALA LUMPUR: A company owner has been remanded over his alleged involvement in a syndicate that submitted false import declarations to the Customs Department at Port Klang.

Singapore

Portuguese man nabbed at Changi Airport for allegedly smuggling 36kg of cannabis into Singapore

SINGAPORE: A Portuguese man was arrested at Changi Airport on Tuesday for attempting to smuggle more than 36kg of cannabis into Singapore.

Technology

Exclusive-US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has introduced Ukrainian counter-drone ⁠technology in recent weeks at a key U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia, according to five people with knowledge of the matter, as it seeks to stem attacks that have destroyed aircraft ⁠and buildings, and killed at least one service member. 

Technology

AT&T adds more wireless subscribers than expected as bundling pays off

April 22 (Reuters) - AT&T added ⁠more wireless subscribers than expected in the first quarter, benefiting ⁠from customers opting for the telecom provider's packages bundling wireless ‌and high-speed fiber services.

Nation

Fuel to Australia is not Malaysian oil, says PMO

PUTRAJAYA: The 200 million litres of diesel currently headed to Australia did not originate from Malaysia's own reserves, says the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

Corporate News

CapitaLand sees better earnings for 1Q26

PETALING JAYA: CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) posted a higher profit of RM45.81mil for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to the RM37.49mil recognised for the same quarter last year.

World

In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges

VIDA Y ESPERANZA, Mexico, April 22 (Reuters) - Deep in Mexico's Maya jungle, brilliant white lights blaze ⁠improbably in the wilderness: a maintenance depot for a flagship multi-billion-dollar train line.

China

Hong Kong drivers feel pain as fuel prices soar amid global oil shock

HONG KONG: Local stakeholders and economists cite a lack of transparency and weak oversight in Hong Kong's fuel market as key factors that have worsened the impact of the city's soaring oil prices, which are among the highest in the world.