KLIA aerotrain service to resume in Q2, says MAHB chief

KLIA aerotrain service to resume in Q2, says MAHB chief

Corporate January 24, 2025 @ 10:14am

Bursa Malaysia opens lower on lack of buying interest

Corporate January 24, 2025 @ 10:13am

Boeing warns of bigger-than-expected US$4bil quarterly loss; shares drop

Corporate January 24, 2025 @ 10:11am

Rolls-Royce wins US$11bil UK nuclear submarine contract

Further upside potential for IGB REIT

KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Capital believes that the positive developments surrounding IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB-REIT) have already been factored into its valuation, thereby capping further upside potential.

Trump to global firms: Manufacture in USA or face tariffs

US President Donald Trump told global business leaders on Thursday they should manufacture products in the United States to avoid import tariffs and enjoy low tax rates.

Axis REIT's FY24 net profit falls to RM210mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) posted a lower net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) at RM210 million, down from RM217.77 million recorded in the previous year.

Ringgit opens higher against greenback amid cautious sentiment

Economy January 24, 2025 @ 8:00am

Malaysia's lucrative coffee market

Economy January 23, 2025 @ 8:49pm

13MP to introduce incentives based on policies to drive behavioural economics - Rafizi

Economy January 23, 2025 @ 8:01pm

Malaysian palm oil to trade around RM4,000 per tonne in 2025, says Mistry

SOGIP port launch boosts Sabah's economic prospects

KOTA KINABALU: The declaration of the Port of Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP Port) marks a strategic milestone with significant potential to drive Sabah’s economic growth, Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said. 

13MP: Govt committed to enabling policies to drive growth in key industries - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to prioritising enabling policies over direct intervention to drive creativity and growth in key industries for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said.

Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years - Ahmad Zahid

BANGI: Malaysia is targeting to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer within the next decade, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

PIFF aims to empower entrepreneurs

Feature January 10, 2025 @ 8:58am

A long-term tax roadmap for economic stability

Feature December 16, 2024 @ 11:22am

Allianz, UM in integrity push

Feature December 13, 2024 @ 10:04am

Prioritise cooperatives: Angkasa's request to government

Event serves as morale booster for industry players

MELAKA: The World Halal Excellence Award 2023 is recognised by the industry players and participants as a pivotal milestone for the global halal sector, serving as a morale booster for those advancing the industry.

Celebrating Malaysia's halal industry

THE World Halal Excellence Awards 2023, held in Melaka on Oct 29, showcased Malaysia’s vibrant halal industry, preparing it to leverage a projected US$5 trillion global halal market by 2030.

Association seeks to build dynamic branding network

KUALA LUMPUR: The Branding Association of Malaysia (BAM) has called for stronger support from government agencies to elevate Malaysia‘s brand presence on the global stage.

Are you a self-starter?

Insight January 23, 2025 @ 8:00am

The Smell of the Place: A Reflection on Organizational Culture

Insight January 20, 2025 @ 8:10am

Economic uncertainty, and technological power struggles

Insight January 17, 2025 @ 8:00am

Strong relationships at work

Never be fully invested in the stock market

The stock market has long been hailed as a key vehicle for wealth creation, but it is also fraught with volatility and risk. While many investment advisors advocate for remaining fully invested to maximise long-term returns, this strategy may not be suitable for everyone.

2025: Malaysia's role in a fractured world

Welcome to 2025—a year where the global stage feels less like a chessboard and more like a precariously stacked Jenga tower.

Is there trust in your work environment?

This is what renowned management guru, Stephen R. Covey wrote, "...trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.”

Sunway Medical Centre among Newsweek's top private hospitals

Property January 23, 2025 @ 11:26am

High Court forfeits 'wanted' businessman's luxury condo, cash [BTTV]

Property January 22, 2025 @ 4:41pm

Vanke woes to test limits of China's property sector revival efforts

Property January 22, 2025 @ 4:38pm

FDIs, DDIs to drive industrial sector growth: Henry Butcher

Property sector poised for further growth, led by higher FDIs, construction activity

KUALA LUMPUR: MALAYSIA'S real estate sector is poised for further improvements this year, bolstered by robust growth in the construction industry and increased foreign direct investments (FDIs).

Mah Sing secures first land deal of 2025, pays RM32mil for it

KUALA LUMPUR: Mah Sing Group Bhd has acquired 1.13 hectares of prime freehold land in Sentul for RM32 million, making it the group’s first land deal for this year. 

Spain's PM Sanchez floats ban on non-EU citizens buying properties

MADRID: SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would propose to ban purchasers from outside the European Union from buying properties, as the government seeks to curb rising housing prices, which have become an increasing source of friction.

Nissan to procure EV batteries from SK On for US market

Cars Bikes Trucks January 23, 2025 @ 12:14pm

Tata Motors looks to local battery play as EV competition rises

Cars Bikes Trucks January 23, 2025 @ 8:59am

Mercedes-Benz, Malaysia Airlines in private terminal transfer pact [BTTV]

Cars Bikes Trucks January 23, 2025 @ 8:38am

Modenas enters new bike segment with Kriss 125 Fi

Petronas unit, Carsome to enhance aftersales services for Malaysian customers

PETRONAS AutoExpert and Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, have formed a strategic partnership to enhance aftersales service offerings for customers across Malaysia.

Can the Malaysian automotive industry weather the EV storm?

MALAYSIA's automotive industry is unique, to say the least in the sense that we have two national brands in a fairly open market and we hardly export any vehicles, which limits companies that ahve invested in the country.

Another strong year for EVs in Malaysia

MALAYSIA’s electric vehicle (EV) market surged nearly 80 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to more than 28,000 units in 2024, with China’s BYD, Tesla and BMW emerging as the top three brands. 

Boosting local halal SMEs' international reach

SME January 6, 2025 @ 9:03am

Pernas has channelled RM461mil to 2,283 franchise entrepreneurs since 2014 - Ewon

SME December 29, 2024 @ 4:37pm

Mandatory halal certification costly to SMEs: Samenta

SME December 19, 2024 @ 8:54pm

Kuskop allocated RM2.57bil to over 270,000 women entrepreneurs as of November 2024 

SC, CGC sign pact to boost micro, small, medium enterprises' access to capital market

KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC)  and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC Group) are working together to boost access to capital market financing for Malaysia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs). 

MIDF launches RM200m financing programme for SMEs to transform into smart factories

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) aims to allocate a total of RM200 million in financing by 2027 through its Future Ready Financing (FRF) Programme.

CIMB Bank, CIMB Islamic partner CGC to offer RM1.5b more loans to SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have partnered with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysian Bhd (CGC) to offer an additional RM1.5 billion for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) through CGC’s portfolio guarantee (PG) scheme. 

BlackRock quits climate group as Wall Street lowers environmental profile

ESG January 6, 2025 @ 1:31pm

Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates

ESG December 17, 2024 @ 2:21pm

What are Europe's 2025 targets on car emissions?

ESG December 17, 2024 @ 12:22pm

Japan targets 40-50pct power supply from renewable energy by 2040

UNGCMYB recognises corporate leadership in sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR: Participating companies of UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) were recently feted for their commitment to embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into their core strategies.

Countries fail to reach agreement in UN plastic talks

BUSAN, South Korea: Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed to reach agreement on Monday, with more than 100 nations wanting to cap production while a handful of oil-producers were prepared only to target plastic waste.

Malaysia a top investment destination for RE: GE Vernova

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is emerging as a top investment destination for renewable energy (RE) projects, backed by its wide natural resources, policy support, and technological readiness, said US-listed GE Vernova decarbonisation leader for Asia Kazunari Fukui.