KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 1): The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has reprimanded and imposed a penalty of RM687,500 on Amran Mohd Amin for three breaches of securities laws.

SC reprimands, fines ex-unit trust consultant RM687,500 for fraud

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 1): Following four consecutive years of significant growth, this year is set to see a sizeable decline in global battery investments for the first time since 2020, according to Rystad Energy research.

Global battery investments dip for first time since 2020, says Rystad Energy

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has updated its Investor Alert List.

SC adds four entities to Investor Alert List, two being potential clones

July saw a moderation in the Malaysian manufacturing sector as demand conditions remained muted, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Malaysia's manufacturing sector moderates in July amid muted demand conditions — S&P

TA Securities has maintained its “sell” rating on Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (KL:LCTITAN) at RM1.07 with a slightly higher target price of RM1.06 (from RM1.03) and said the company registered a ninth consecutive quarterly loss in the second quarter of 2024 (2QFY2024).

Lotte Chemical Titan expected to continue facing losses in coming quarters, says TA Securities

RHB Retail Research said Dialog Group Bhd (KL:DIALOG) is eyeing to stage a bullish breakout, testing the immediate resistance on high volume.

Dialog eyeing to stage bullish breakout, says RHB Retail Research

RHB Retail Research said AEON Co (M) Bhd (KL:AEON) is poised to extend its upside movement after breaking past the resistance on strong volume.

AEON is poised to extend its upside movement, says RHB Retail Research

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Advancecon Holdings Bhd (KL:ADVCON) has accepted the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from Sime Darby Property (Bukit Raja) Sdn Bhd as the contractor for the construction and completion of earthworks and ancillary works for Phase 4B (i17), Bandar Bukit Raja Stage 3, in Klang for a total of RM38.25 million.

Advancecon bags contract worth RM38.25m from Sime Darby Property

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): The US national debt breached US$35 trillion for the first time in the nation’s history on Monday (July 29), as the federal government continued to accumulate debt at a record-setting pace.

US national debt breaches record US$35 tril

Nearly 22 million people in the US — roughly one in 15 Americans — had wealth upwards of US$1 million (RM4.64 million) last year, according to UBS’ 2024 global wealth report.

Report: One out of every 15 Americans is a millionaire, UBS says

Cryptocurrencies tumbled over the weekend, with bitcoin slumping to a three-month low of just above US$63,000 (RM257,424) as leveraged long positions were liquidated.

Bitcoin tumbles to three-month low as liquidations accelerate

When a company announces a rise in “adjusted earnings”, investors may welcome the headline. But what exactly has been adjusted, which costs have been excluded and how does that figure compare with the profit reported in its financial statements? These questions go to the heart of corporate transparency. A new accounting standard will demand clearer answers from 2027.

Opinion: Can accounting standard MFRS 18 curb corporate earnings spin?

Malaysia’s business landscape is dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for 96.2% of all business establishments in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Their prevalence underscores the importance for an enabling ecosystem to support MSMEs and mechanisms that can help viable businesses survive commercial disputes and financial distress that threatens their continued operations. As the engine of growth for entrepreneurship to thrive, MSMEs occupy a special place as the backbone of corporate Malaysia, acting as the primary engine for economic growth, innovation and widespread employment. MSMEs keeps the Malaysian economy resilient and dynamic, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s GDP.

Opinion: A second chance for businesses worth saving

The head of the FAA predicted that US air travel would not return to normal schedules until late Sunday as the aviation system gradually recovers from a nationwide flight shutdown that officials blamed on routine maintenance gone awry.

Air travel issues to persist well into Sunday, officials say, with thousands of flights affected

For his latest hospitality venture, veteran hotelier James Low unveiled a new boutique heritage guesthouse concept in Bhutan. Tshomen Paro, the inaugural property of his SoulStays brand, revolves around a concept deeply rooted in local history and folklore. It is housed in an authentic sixth-generation ancestral home and takes its design cues from the Tashi Tagye, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

Druk ‘n’ roll

This week, City & Country's cover story is on Sime Darby Property Bhd's (KL:SIMEPROP) venture into Melbourne’s property market with the A$1.08 billion (RM3 billion) Aurum Melbourne. According to group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican, the 65-storey mixed-use project will combine private residences and purpose-built student accommodation in the city’s central business district.

Maiden venture Down Under

The British government announced on Saturday that it would expand a programme to provide guaranteed jobs to young people and extend it nationwide as part of measures to address the problem of youth unemployment.

UK to expand jobs guarantee scheme for young people

UK data in the coming days may show a stabilising jobs market and inflation at a one-year high, piling pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again.

BOE’s case to raise rates again may strengthen on UK price data

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Saturday carried out the first-ever recovery of a spaceship, pulling off a successful "catch" of its Starship vessel as it returned to its launch site after a day in orbit.

SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

MELAKAVOTES: Zahid confident ‘blue wave’ will continue after Melaka win

DAP bucked the so-called "blue wave" trend to retain Ayer Keroh (N.16) with a convincing majority of 5,544 votes, defying expectations of a closely contested race.

DAP bucks 'blue wave' trend to retain Ayer Keroh

Bersama, founded by former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, suffered another crushing defeat in the Melaka state election, failing to win any seats but managing to retain its election deposit in one constituency.

Rafizi's Bersama falls short in Melaka but retains deposit in one seat

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on the mandate given by the people of Melaka.

Anwar congratulates BN on Melaka election victory

The government has approved a 99-year lease renewal for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), with the land premium fixed at a nominal RM1,000, a significant reduction from the earlier estimated premium of approximately RM4.67 million.

Govt approves 99-year lease renewal for KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, land premium set at RM1,000 — Hannah

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has reminded people in the state to be discerning and not be easily swayed by attempts from certain quarters to undermine racial harmony for narrow political interests.

Selangor folk urged not to be swayed by divisive politics — Amirudin

When a company announces a rise in “adjusted earnings”, investors may welcome the headline. But what exactly has been adjusted, which costs have been excluded and how does that figure compare with the profit reported in its financial statements? These questions go to the heart of corporate transparency. A new accounting standard will demand clearer answers from 2027.

This week, City &amp; Country's cover story is on Sime Darby Property Bhd's (KL:SIMEPROP) venture into Melbourne’s property market with the A$1.08 billion (RM3 billion) Aurum Melbourne. According to group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican, the 65-storey mixed-use project will combine private residences and purpose-built student accommodation in the city’s central business district.

Cryptocurrencies tumbled over the weekend, with bitcoin slumping to a three-month low of just above US$63,000 (RM257,424) as leveraged long positions were liquidated.

The Italian Data Protection Authority fined Meta Platforms Inc €805 million (RM3.63 billion) for accessing photos and videos of Android users’ galleries without their explicit consent.

Italy fines Meta €805 mil over access to users’ photos

For his latest hospitality venture, veteran hotelier James Low unveiled a new boutique heritage guesthouse concept in Bhutan. Tshomen Paro, the inaugural property of his SoulStays brand, revolves around a concept deeply rooted in local history and folklore. It is housed in an authentic sixth-generation ancestral home and takes its design cues from the Tashi Tagye, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has disbursed RM20.23 million in benefits under the Non-Occupational Accident Scheme (Lindung 24 Jam) to contributors and their dependants as of Oct 31.

Socso paid out over RM20 mil under Lindung 24 Jam benefits as of Oct 31 — Khairul Firdaus

Malaysia’s business landscape is dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for 96.2% of all business establishments in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Their prevalence underscores the importance for an enabling ecosystem to support MSMEs and mechanisms that can help viable businesses survive commercial disputes and financial distress that threatens their continued operations. As the engine of growth for entrepreneurship to thrive, MSMEs occupy a special place as the backbone of corporate Malaysia, acting as the primary engine for economic growth, innovation and widespread employment. MSMEs keeps the Malaysian economy resilient and dynamic, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s GDP.

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Saturday carried out the first-ever recovery of a spaceship, pulling off a successful "catch" of its Starship vessel as it returned to its launch site after a day in orbit.

UK data in the coming days may show a stabilising jobs market and inflation at a one-year high, piling pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again.

The British government announced on Saturday that it would expand a programme to provide guaranteed jobs to young people and extend it nationwide as part of measures to address the problem of youth unemployment.

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