<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SINGAPORE (April 23): ComfortDelGro Taxi and Gojek Singapore announced the official launch of their partnership. The announcement comes after both parties said that they were going to “jointly explore ways” to address key issues that were affecting the point-to-point transport industry on Nov 28, 2022.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>On Tuesday, the two parties announced the introduction of a cross-dispatch model, which will see jobs from either platform that are not taken up being sent to the other platform. The first phase of the partnership, where unfulfilled Gojek rides booked via the GoCar service will be fulfilled by ComfortDelGro drivers, will start on April 29.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>The second phase, where Gojek drivers get to fulfil&nbsp;uncatered ComfortDelGro riders, will be rolled out “in the near future”<a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/transport/comfortdelgro-customers-can-now-take-gojek-rides-their-platform-and-vice-versa" target="_blank">...(click here for the full story on theedgesingapore.com).</a></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

ComfortDelGro Taxi and Gojek Singapore announced the official launch of their partnership. The announcement comes after both parties said that they were going to “jointly explore ways” to address key issues that were affecting the point-to-point transport industry on Nov 28, 2022.

ComfortDelGro and Gojek announce cross-dispatch model partnership in Singapore

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she still sees underlying price pressures receding even as a tight housing supply has helped stall the downward path of inflation.

Yellen says fundamentals still point to slowing inflation

Will Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee follow its Indonesian counterparts by raising interest rates when it holds its next meeting on Wednesday and Thursday?

The Week Ahead: All eyes on Bank Negara’s monetary policy meeting, Xi’s three-nation European trip

The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve (Fed) battles inflation is further clouding the outlook for shares of smaller US companies, which have lagged broader markets this year.

US small caps struggle as elevated interest rates take a toll

Google and the US Justice Department wrapped up closing arguments on Friday over claims that the Alphabet unit has unlawfully dominated web search and related advertising, in a case the government contends could shape the “future of the internet”.

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

Oil prices settled lower on Friday, and posted their steepest weekly loss in three months as investors weighed weak US jobs data and possible timing of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut.

Oil settles down on US jobs data, steepest weekly loss in three months

A gauge of global stocks rallied while Treasury yields fell on Friday after a US payrolls report was softer than anticipated, easing concerns the Federal Reserve (Fed) would keep interest rates higher for longer.

Stocks jump, yields drop as Fed cut hopes bloom

Wall Street surged to a higher close on Friday as a softer-than-expected employment report bolstered the case for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) while also providing evidence of US economic resilience.

Wall Street ends sharply higher, jobs data strengthens case for rate cuts

Retail sales typically slow in the second quarter of the year as consumers take a breather from spending after the festivities in the first quarter. As such, when retailers say their sales fell short of expectations during the two major festive periods so far this year, it is time to pay attention.

Retailers fear current weakness in consumer spending

Canadian police on Friday made arrests linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, a source directly familiar with the matter said.

The source, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the case, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police would brief media later on Friday.

Canada police make arrests linked to murder of Sikh leader Hardeep, says source

Just over six months ahead of the US election, the world is starting to consider what a return to a Trump presidency might mean. While Americans might be weighing up the difference between the two candidates domestic policies, the rest of the globe is more interested in what foreign policy decisions he might make.

What a second Trump presidency might mean for the rest of the world

Seventy-eight property owners in Hatten Square, Melaka, have obtained a summary judgement from the High Court there against the main developer, MDSA Development Sdn Bhd, which requires the company to pay them RM2.009 million in rental arrears for a mix of commercial and residential units, and the return of RM591,143.90 as payment for refurbishments that were never done.

Judge Mohd Radzi Abdul Hamid allowed the plaintiffs' application for a summary judgment as he ruled that there was no arguable case.

78 property owners obtain summary judgment against Hatten Square developer over unpaid rents, non-existent refurbishments

KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday:

Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd’s (BHIC) planned disposal of its 20.77% stake in Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (Lunas) to the Ministry of F...

BHIC, Berjaya Corp, F&N, Pestech, PetGas, XOX, TT Vision, Uzma, SLP, WTK, Ranhill Utilities and Sarawak Cable

The Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued a recall notice for 600 units of Chery's Omoda 5 model vehicles, effective immediately, in response to a widely circulated incident on social media that occurred on April 28.

In a statement, the RTD announced that they have summoned Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd to conduct a thorough investigation and gather additional information to ensure the safety of both vehicle owners and road users.

RTD issues immediate recall of 600 Chery Omoda 5 SUVs

Retail sales typically slow in the second quarter of the year as consumers take a breather from spending after the festivities in the first quarter. As such, when retailers say their sales fell short of expectations during the two major festive periods so far this year, it is time to pay attention.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the assurance that salary increase for civil servants starting this December, as announced two days ago, can be implemented through strict financial management.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the projected salary adjustment, estimated to cost over RM10 billion from next year onward, is feasible with disciplined financial oversight.

Civil servants salary hike achievable through prudent financial management — Anwar

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao has unveiled a five-pronged manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election.

Themed 'Kekal Kuala Kubu', the manifesto focuses on economic aspects; facilities; environment and recreation; heritage and culture; and the people's well-being.

KKB polls: PH candidate unveils five-point manifesto

Just over six months ahead of the US election, the world is starting to consider what a return to a Trump presidency might mean. While Americans might be weighing up the difference between the two candidates domestic policies, the rest of the globe is more interested in what foreign policy decisions he might make.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi hopes more Johoreans living outside Johor will return to the state and contribute ideas to ensure progress and development in the state that they were born in.

According to Onn Hafiz, the state government has initiated efforts to attract Johoreans who have progressed in their professional careers to come back and serve the state in efforts to turn Johor into developed status.

Onn Hafiz hopes Johoreans living elsewhere can come back and contribute ideas to develop the state

Wall Street surged to a higher close on Friday as a softer-than-expected employment report bolstered the case for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) while also providing evidence of US economic resilience.

The European Commission has warned three Chinese electric vehicle makers that they have not supplied sufficient information for its anti-subsidy investigation, according to two people familiar with the case.

If the Commission concludes that the provided information from sampled companies BYD, SAIC and Geely is insufficient, it could use evidence available elsewhere to compute tariffs, a move that can inflate them.

EU says information from three Chinese EV makers insufficient

The housing problem that has plagued 245 families involving five estates in Bestari Jaya (formerly Batang Berjuntai) in Hulu Selangor for decades will finally be resolved in the near future.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the government will announce good news next week in relation to the estate workers who had been evicted without a home to live in.

Nga: Govt to announce good news on housing issue involving five estates in Bestari Jaya

MJets Air Sdn Bhd has entered into an aircraft charter agreement with Teleport Everywhere Pte Ltd (Singapore).

MJets Air is the commercial air cargo operator of MMAG Aviation Consortium Sdn Bhd, under the umbrella of MMAG Holdings Bhd, while Teleport, which caters to Teleport Commerce Malaysia Sdn Bhd, is an integrated logistics solutions provider and logistics venture of Capital A Bhd.

MJets Air inks aircraft charter agreement with Teleport Everywhere

Will Bank Negara Malaysia’s Monetary Policy Committee follow its Indonesian counterparts by raising interest rates when it holds its next meeting on Wednesday and Thursday?

Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI) is crucial to ensure Malaysians themselves determine the cultural and moral values within this technology.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said if AI is not mastered, the values and morals embedded in it will be determined by those who control the technology, particularly from Western countries.

Master AI to shape own moral values, cultural impact in technology — PM

Canadian police on Friday made arrests linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, a source directly familiar with the matter said.

The source, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the case, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police would brief media later on Friday.

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming is ready to cooperate with the Election Commission (EC) in connection with complaints regarding the announcement on the allocation of RM5.21 million to the Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS).

He said the complaint, lodged by Perikatan Nasional (PN) that the announcement he made ahead of the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election, should not have been an issue as it wasn't made during the campaign period.

KKB polls: Nga ready to cooperate with EC over allocation announcement

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has never sidelined the Indian community in this country. In fact, he has increased allocations for them, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk R Ramanan.

Ramanan said that additional funds, such as RM30 million for the SPUMI Financing Scheme (SPUMI Goes Big) and a special fund of RM50 million from Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) for the Prosperty, Empowerment &amp; New Normal For Indian Women (PENN) programme, set to benefit over 10,000 Indian women entrepreneurs, could not have been realised without the prime minister’s mandate.

PM has never sidelined Indian community, says Ramanan

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (May 3, 2024)

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Baltic Exchange shipping updates: May 3, 2024

The Umno Supreme Council which met on Friday has pledged to offer its full commitment to assist and support Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao who is representing the Unity Government in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.

Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki in a statement said the party will fully mobilise its election machinery from all divisions in Selangor and states led by the party.

Umno to mobilise machinery to assist, support Unity Govt's candidate in KKB by-election

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is aware of the need to reflect on many factors in balancing efforts to ensure press freedom while also combating defamation and the spread of false information.