Malaysia has positioned itself as a regional frontrunner in digital transformation, leveraging technology as a key driver of unlocking economic growth. Through strategic investments and robust policy frameworks, the country has established a solid foundation for innovation and making the country ...

Solutions: Unlocking traditional sectors with digital innovation, customer excellence

Leading Healthcare Organisations win ASEAN that Prioritise Technology

Breaking Barriers: AI-powered leap for smarter, faster and accessible Healthcare

Ransomware continues to loom as a significant threat to enterprises, evolving in sophistication and scale. In Ensign InfoSecurity’s 2024 Cyberthreat Landscape Report, ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) emerged as the most common cybercrime model, as the lack of any permanent solution introduced more ...

Solutions: Avoiding double ransomware extortion and the price of one

Many organisations are exploring Bitcoin as a strategic asset, a hedge or even as a core component of their balance sheet. Yet, knowing where and how to start can be challenging.

Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of working with Leaderonomics, a Malaysian social enterpr...

Toolkit: Bitcoin adoption: Key questions and considerations for enterprises

Southeast Asia remains in the earlier stages of technological maturity as its fragmented markets make it unsuitable for frontier innovation, says Joseph Lee, managing partner of Kairous Capital.

Conversely, China has transitioned from a low-tech manufacturing base to a global leader in ...

Playbook: Connecting China to Southeast Asia

Blockchain adoption is gaining traction globally, with 2025 set to be a defining year for its integration into public and financial sectors, according to Citi Institute’s Global Perspectives & Solutions report.

This momentum is largely driven by evolving regulatory frameworks and th...

Report: Banks and governments drive blockchain growth amid stablecoin surge

Buried in spreadsheets and bogged down by manual data collection, sustainability accountant Matthew Wong began to wonder if there was a smarter way to work. During a conversation with his friend Ivan Ling, the answer became clear — artificial intelligence (AI).

While brainstorming, they...

Cover Story: Building the link between AI and ESG

The emergence of the DeepSeek R1 large language model (LLM) in January this year was a watershed for generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) technology, marking an important milestone from a technological, commercial and political perspective. DeepSeek demonstrated that advanced LLMs could be...

Ideas: Is Malaysia ready to seize on China’s open-source AI revolution?

NEWS

Ouch! and MyKasih partner to expand takaful access for B40 families

Digital takaful provider Ouch! has partnered with MyKasih Foundation to bridge the protection gap affecting B40 communities. With over 60% of Malaysians lacking tak...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Establishing trust among consumers is a critical challenge for digital banks. As cyberattacks and identity fraud become more commonplace, security is vital to gaining new users.

This is especially true in the onboarding process, where customers create an account with the bank. Customers...

Digital Banking: Balancing ease of access with security

Despite the ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical unrest, environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices remain a strategic tool to build resilience and navigate the challenges, said the speakers at The Edge Malaysia ESG Forum 2025 held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel today.

ESG practices needed to build resilience in uncertain times

Bank Negara Malaysia will support Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship theme of “Inclusivity and sustainability” by focusing on two areas: Financing for energy transition projects in Asean, and supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their journey on the low-carbon transition.

These ...

Finance: Bank Negara Malaysia to work with Asean on the green transition

Malaysia is not short of policies and plans to tackle climate change. However, for these initiatives to be effective, climate change and its related impacts must be considered in the country’s public financial management processes.

These are among the suggestions that Marco Larizza, sen...

Climate: World Bank: Malaysia has to strengthen institutions to adapt to climate change

Public-listed companies (PLCs) in Malaysia are now required to use Bursa Malaysia’s Centralised Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) platform as their official sustainability reporting channel. This follows the regulator’s late-March announcement that the CSI platform is fully equipped to support di...

Reporting: Bursa aims to address companies’ sustainability reporting burden

Malaysia’s passing of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill in March has left many questions unanswered about the bill’s place in contributing to the country’s climate goals. Yet, it is a step forward in implementing a flagship catalyst project under the National Energy Transiti...

Cover Story: Who benefits from CCUS in Malaysia?

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imports from all countries has sparked concerns about the future of the low-carbon energy transition, as products such as solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicles (EVs) rely heavily on global supply chains.

The global clean energy supply chain

Devoting years of one’s life to repopulating an endangered species, only to see the numbers dwindling until nothing was left, is a terrible outcome to witness.

This was the experience of John Payne, who was part of WWF-Malaysia’s programme to save the Sumatran Rhinoceros in the 1980s. T...

Biodiversity: Keeping the wild banteng alive

When asked how bad the pollution in Kota Kinabalu (KK) was, Marine Research Foundation (MRF) founder and executive director Dr Nicolas Pilcher could not find the words. Instead, he showed ESG a video of MRF’s boat sailing through the rivers of KK, pushing through plastic waste that encompassed th...

Waste: Ray of hope in cleaning up Malaysian seas

Following its debut in Malaysian markets in October last year, Chinese car manufacturer Leapmotor launched its local assembly operations for its electric vehicles (EVs) with Stellantis at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Friday.

Stellantis Malaysian assembly plant to serve as Asean regional hub

KUALA LUMPUR (April 9): The unpredictable catastrophes caused by climate change have madeit difficult for insurance companies to manage risks, said speakers at the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2025 held in Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday (April 8).

Insurers paying attention to climate risks

The Edge Best Managed & Sustainable Property Awards 2025

The Edge Property Excellence Awards 2024

The Edge ESG Awards 2024

The Edge Billion Ringgit Club 2024

The Edge Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2024

Bank Negara Malaysia may revise downwards the country's economic growth forecast in 2025 from the earlier projection of 4.5% to 5.5% in “one or two more months”, amid escalating global trade tensions and policy uncertainties.

NEWS: GDP revision in one or two more months, says BNM

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour explains the central bank’s move to lower the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR), which had sparked speculation of a possible cut in the key interest rate.

NEWS: SRR move not a prelude to OPR cut, says BNM

Kenanga Research thinks that Hong Leong Bank is able to repel trade risks.

MORNING CALL: 16/5/25

Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has officially named Datuk Muzaffar Hisham as its chief executive officer effective May 18.

Ex-Maybank Islamic chief Muzaffar Hisham appointed Bank Pembangunan group CEO 

At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to expand in Southeast Asia amid global trade tensions.

Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war — Reuters

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart should "eat the tariffs" instead of blaming duties imposed by his administration on imported goods for the retailer's increased prices.

Trump tells Walmart to 'eat tariffs' instead of raising prices

Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.

Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world

Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) has been focusing on building a sustainable company in recent years. Its approach to sustainability goes beyond environmental, social and governance aspects, encompassing a broader commitment to long-term business and operational resilience.

Future-proofing the company

When Louis Vuitton inaugurated its 4,000 sq m manufacture in October 2014, it did more than consolidate production and gather its artisans from La Chaux-de-Fonds under one roof. The facility now houses La Fabrique du Temps (LFDT), co-founded by master watchmakers Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini in 2007, and acquired by the maison in 2011. Here, complications are assembled to define designs such as the Spin Time, Tambour Minute Repeater and Escale Worldtime. In our cover story this week, Louis Vuitton’s timekeeper-in-chief, Navas, tells us more about how LFDT is advancing the brand’s journey from trunks to tourbillons, crafting timepieces with couture precision.

Minute maestro

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang expressed confidence in his company’s trade partners and said there’s no evidence of its prized semiconductors being diverted to the Chinese market.

Nvidia CEO sees no evidence of AI chip diversion into China

Malaysia’s economic growth of 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025) is a positive indicator of resilience and broadly reflects the stable business environment experienced by members of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

Economic resilience bolsters US investor confidence in Malaysia — AmCham

Malaysia is considering a new law to protect buyers of mixed and commercial properties.

Govt considers new law to protect mixed, commercial property buyers

Ukraine rallied support from its Western allies on Friday after Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire at their first direct talks in more than three years, with Russia presenting conditions that a Ukrainian source described as "non-starters".

Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia after talks yield no ceasefire

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for the restructuring of state-owned power generation and supply company Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) to support the state's expansion in energy production and supply.

Abang Johari calls for Sarawak Energy restructuring to support expansion plans

Wall Street's main indexes were subdued on Friday, but were still on track for robust weekly gains buoyed by a US-China tariff truce and cooling inflation, while focus was on a pivotal vote on President Donald Trump's tax legislations.

Wall Street advances on trade hopes, data shows investor pessimism

The US was stripped of its last top credit rating by Moody’s Ratings, reflecting deepening concern that ballooning debt and deficits will damage America’s standing as the preeminent destination for global capital and increase the government’s borrowing costs.

US loses last top credit rating with downgrade from Moody’s

In recent years, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been unfairly defined by issues surrounding the aerotrain service at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, overshadowing its broader achievements, contends non-executive chairman Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.

MAHB needs ‘stability’ that doesn't change with the government — chairman

Family-owned businesses worldwide continue to be a major driver of global economic growth. According to the 2025 EY and University of St Gallen Global 500 Family Business Index, the world’s 500 largest family businesses generated a total of US$8.8 trillion in revenue in its 2025 survey, up 10% from the last time the survey was released in 2023.

Revenue of 500 largest family businesses exceeds Germany’s GDP

The prevalence of electronic-cigarette (e-cigarette) and heated tobacco product (HTP) use is now close to smoking incidence in Malaysia, according to a regional study conducted by Singapore-based consumer insights firm 
Milieu Insight.

E-cigarette use among youth on the rise

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced that the state government is offering free full-time higher education to Sarawakians, including those already employed but without the opportunity to pursue further studies.

Abang Johari announces free tertiary education for Sarawakians studying full-time

Malaysia is strengthening its strategic trade ties with China through a week-long official mission led by Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Chan Foong Hin, aimed at unlocking new market potential for palm oil and promoting innovation in downstream products.

Deputy minister leads delegation to China to boost palm oil ties

Asean countries are taking steps to revive the idea of creating their own monetary fund, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Asean nations taking steps to establish monetary fund, strengthen regional financial security — Anwar

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has dismissed claims of involvement in a Facebook advertisement promising to recover money lost to fraud.

PDRM denies links to Facebook ad offering money recovery services

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will examine the disparity in 4G coverage of populated areas (CoPA) among telecommunications companies (telcos) in different locations, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

MCMC to review 4G coverage disparity among telcos — Fahmi

The PKR Central Election Committee (JPP) has thoroughly reviewed more than 280 complaints received during the party’s election process, covering nominations, campaigning, and division-level results.

All PKR election complaints fully investigated, some resolved — Zaliha

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has clarified that there is no change in policy or announcement of a new policy regarding the implementation of itemised billing by private medical clinics.

No change in policy on itemised billing by private clinics — MOH

Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has dismissed claims that Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is grappling with vote-buying practices ahead of its 2025–2028 party elections.

PKR not facing vote-buying threat, says Saifuddin Nasution

PKR vice-president candidate Datuk Seri R Ramanan has denied any wrongdoing following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him handing cash to another individual in front of a business premises.

Ramanan denies wrongdoing in PKR polls, dismisses viral video

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation both domestically and abroad, particularly in light of rising cases in neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Singapore.

MOH closely monitoring Covid-19 amid rising cases in neighbouring countries

 Not investing in AI is not an option

In Putrajaya, even a whiff of deficit spending is enough to cause anxiety. Headlines scream. Fiscal hawks circle. Politicians promise discipline. Austerity is sold as virtue, and budgets are massaged to appear balanced — even when they are not.

Meanwhile, across the desert in Riyadh, Sa...

Future Tense: Deficits by design: What Saudi Arabia’s fiscal overreach can show Malaysia

In today’s world, where economics and politics dominate every headline, it is easy to overlook the deeper philosophical dilemmas simmering beneath the surface — especially when viewed through the dual lenses of Iqtisad (economics) and Siasah (politics). Conventional economics starts with a simple...

MY Say: Siasah and Iqtisad: Rediscovering ethical governance and sustainable prosperity

The generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) race has emerged as the defining technological competition of the 21st century, surpassing even the 20th-century arms race in its potential to reshape global power dynamics. Unlike the arms race, which was primarily driven by state actors, the GenAI ...

MY Say: Asean’s future hinges on positioning in the global tech race

I have been asked recently the age-old question: is there a best time to list a company? This is something that resurfaces often, especially with current narratives surrounding global trade tensions, tariff uncertainties and a shifting economic landscape.

During a Hari Raya open house, ...

MY Say: Preparing for an IPO: What timing really means

Some say the US’ sweeping tariffs and increasingly protectionist stance are aimed at achieving long-term economic security, while others argue they serve strategic geopolitical interests. At its core, however, President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda has centred on reviving “Made in USA”, ...

Econtemplation: ‘Made by Malaysia’ approach trumps the ‘Made in USA’ way

IN the wee hours of the morning on April 24, hours before the market opened at Bursa Malaysia, a WhatsApp message on Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:­BPURI) was being circulated. The message read, “Bank suing, originating summons on Bina Puri. Exim RM20 million. Can’t settle.”

That Thursday ...

Cover Story: Bina Puri in the spotlight

BINA Puri-Warrant B is generally thinly traded, with periods of no transactions being a common occurrence. This trend persisted for most of the first quarter this year.

In late April, however, after seeing 12 consecutive sessions of inactivity, the warrants experienced a sudden surge in...

Cover Story: What happened in the trading of Bina Puri shares and Warrant B on April 24 

ACCORDING to the electronic records that Datuk Z provided to The Edge, the fraudulent trades were executed primarily as the market opened on March 11, targeting two Hang Seng Index put warrants: HSI-PWD4 and HSI-PWDU.

According to a public notice from their issuer — the same foreign inv...

Cover Story: How the March 11 trades made using Datuk Z’s online trading account unfolded 

China on Sunday announced anti-dumping duties as high as 74.9% on imports of POM copolymers, a type of engineering plastic, from the United States, the European Union, Japan and Taiwan.

China slaps anti-dumping duties on plastics from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan

A US sovereign downgrade by Moody's has exacerbated investor worries about a looming debt time-bomb that could spur bond market vigilantes who want to see more fiscal restraint from Washington.

Moody's downgrade intensifies investor worry about US fiscal path

A Mexican Navy sailing ship festooned with lights and a giant flag crashed into the landmark Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night, shearing the top of its masts, killing two people and injuring 17 others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.

Mexican Navy tall ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two

The timing for a nationwide housing market reform that would only allow developers to sell completed properties is “not mature,” according to China Real Estate Business, an outlet managed by China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.

Timing not right for China home-sales overhaul, state media says

Nvidia Corp’s Jensen Huang headlines the 2025 edition of Asia’s biggest electronics conference, for years a showcase for his company’s cutting-edge AI chips and the companies lining up to buy them. This year, however, the spotlight may well be on another far bigger personality: US President Donald Trump.

Beyond Nvidia, four things to know at Asia’s biggest tech show

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to agree a deal next week to strengthen the country's post-Brexit partnership with the European Union and to facilitate trade in some food products, his office said on Saturday.

UK PM Starmer to agree deal to strengthen EU partnership, his office says

Families of some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes plan to object to a tentative non-prosecution agreement between the planemaker and the US Justice Department, a lawyer said on Saturday.

Families of 737 MAX crash victims to object to deal allowing Boeing to avoid prosecution

Israel and Hamas resumed ceasefire talks on Saturday in Qatar, both sides said, even as Israeli forces ramped up a bombing campaign that has killed hundreds of people over 72 hours, and mobilised for a massive new ground assault.

Gaza ceasefire talks resume as Israeli assault kills hundreds in 72 hours

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said the recent rise of the euro against the dollar is a consequence of US President Donald Trump’s erratic policies and an opportunity for Europe.

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