<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SINGAPORE (Nov 13): CapitaLand has opened Suzhou Center Mall, its first mall in Suzhou, east China and the largest mall in its portfolio.</div>

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SINGAPORE (Nov 13): CapitaLand has opened Suzhou Center Mall, its first mall in Suzhou, east China and the largest mall in its portfolio.

Located in the heart of the western central business district (CBD) of Suzhou Industrial Park, next to the Jinji Lake and Suzhou city centre, the ret...

CapitaLand opens Suzhou Center Mall, 3 times size of ION Orchard

Coastal Contracts Bhd (KL:COASTAL) said it has formed a 60%-owned subsidiary, Coastal Watt Energy Pte Ltd (CWE), as part of a strategic collaboration to expand into renewable energy projects in the Asia-Pacific region.

Coastal Contracts forms renewable energy subsidiary for Asia-Pacific projects

Nestcon Bhd’s (KL:NESTCON) wholly owned subsidiary Nestcon Infra Sdn Bhd (NISB) has secured a RM25.01 million contract for earthworks and erosion control in Johor’s Senai Airport City.

Nestcon wins RM25 mil earthworks contract for Senai Airport City project

The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) has called for the immediate cessation of and ban on the import, fabrication, and sale of “gold-wrapped silver” and similar gold-wrapped products.

Association calls for ban on import, sale of gold-wrapped silver products in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan), or KWAP, and its affiliates have disposed of 119.25 million shares, or a 7.15% stake in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB)(KL:AIRPORT), pursuant to the takeover offer by Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA).

Gateway Development Alliance ups MAHB stake after KWAP disposes of 7.15% block

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) holds significant potential to boost employment in Johor, but economists stressed the need for clarity on tax incentives and the development of necessary infrastructure as crucial factors for the zone's attractiveness to investors.

Economists positive on Johor-S'pore Special Economic Zone, but call for clarity on tax incentives and infrastructure progress

German inflation accelerated more than anticipated last month, backing the European Central Bank’s (ECB) plans to keep cutting interest rates only gradually.

Consumer prices rose 2.8% from a year ago in December, up from 2.4% in the previous month. That’s higher than all but one estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 21 analysts. The acceleration was driven by energy and food costs, the statistics office said.

German inflation up more than expected in December

The UK’s long-term borrowing costs surged to the highest level in more than a quarter of a century, raising the prospect of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves needing to raise taxes again in order to meet her fiscal rules.

UK’s highest debt costs since 1998 risk more Labour tax hikesec

A month-long pilot project for the Malaysia-Singapore English Volunteers Programme (MSEVP), involving several schools in the Klang Valley, will be implemented in the middle of the year, according to the Education Ministry (MOE).

Pilot project for Malaysia-Singapore English Volunteers Programme to begin in mid-2025, says MOE

Sentoria Group Bhd (KL:SNTORIA) said its former chief executive officer Datuk Loh Yuen Tuck has initiated legal proceedings against the company in the Industrial Court.

Former CEO files lawsuit against Sentoria in Industrial Court

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the far-right National Front party who tapped into working class concerns over immigration and globalisation, shaking up the French political establishment, has died at the age of 96.

French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96

National oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd, or Petronas, said on Tuesday it is embarking on a study to explore untapped resources in the Malay Basin off the coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

Petronas to study mature Malay Basin that still holds untapped resources

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan), or KWAP, and its affiliates have disposed of 119.25 million&nbsp;shares, or a 7.15% stake in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB)(KL:AIRPORT), pursuant to the takeover offer by Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA).

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) expects a de-rating for the Malaysian oil-and-gas sector, given the high possibility of capital expenditure reduction by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) in 2025.

O&G sector faces de-rating on potential Petronas capex cut — Maybank IB

Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) achieved record-high vehicle sales and production volumes in 2024, marking an 8.4% increase in sales compared to the previous year, along with its highest production output to date.

Perodua achieved record-high vehicle sales, production in 2024

The existence of the royal addendum in Najib's royal pardon raises significant questions that warrant clarification.

Najib Pardon: There is nothing pending for current Agong to deliberate on

The government has&nbsp;decided that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project can be revived if there is full participation from the private sector, with minimal government involvement, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.&nbsp;

KL-Singapore HSR can be revived with full private participation, says Anwar

Royal addendum? House arrest? If you, like many Malaysians, are confused over what took place in imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's court case on Monday, below is a brief elucidation highlighting the main takeaways.

Your guide to understanding Najib's house arrest bid

Malaysia’s green industrialisation efforts face significant hurdles, including a decline of its manufacturing base, requiring urgent actions by the government, according to a new study.

Study: Malaysia’s manufacturing decline hinders green industrialisation, urgent action needed

EA Technique (M) Bhd (KL:EATECH) said on Tuesday that it will get an undisclosed payoff as part of an amicable settlement with national oil-and-gas company Petronas over the lease of a floating storage unit vessel.

EA Technique to get payoff from Petronas to settle vessel lease dispute

There are still ample near- to medium-term opportunities for Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA) after the construction firm secured its first contract for the year, analysts said.

Plenty of jobs ahead for Kerjaya Prospek after its first contract win in 2025, analysts say

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): The Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) has reprimanded a former unit trust consultant for allegedly cheating during its examination.

FIMM reprimands unit trust consultant for alleged cheating in exam

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted five stocks with momentum at Bursa Malaysia’s afternoon close on Tuesday. Two stocks showed positive momentum, while the rest showed positive momentum.

Stocks with momentum on Jan 7, 2025: Nationgate, Lien Hoe, Gamuda, Wong Engineering, Velocity Capital

LAS VEGAS/TOKYO (Jan 6): Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy plans to eliminate its supply-chain dependence on China for electric vehicle (EV) batteries made in the United States, a senior executive told Reuters, calling the shift a "No.1 objective".

Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy says cutting China supply for US business a 'No.1 objective'

Cypark Resources Bhd (KL: CYPARK) said on Tuesday that it has achieved the commercial operation date (COD) for one of its two 60MW floating solar plants at Danau Tok Uban (DTU), Kelantan.

Cypark Resources achieves commercial operation date for first 30MW floating solar plant at Danau Tok Uban

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has obtained permission from the High Court here to initiate contempt of court proceedings against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Zahid obtains leave to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Dr M

The King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, on Tuesday granted an audience to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Istana Negara here.

King grants audience to Singapore PM at Istana Negara

<h2>Notable filings</h2>

For the week of Dec 9 to 13, notable shareholding changes at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at FSBM Holdings Bhd (KL:FSBM), which saw its chief technology officer Low Kang Wei cease to be a substantial shareholder.

According t...

Insider Moves: FSBM Holdings Bhd,  N2N Connect Bhd, Datasonic Bhd, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Sunway Bhd   

Government analysis shows that more than 30% of jobs in Malaysia will be affected by artificial intelligence (AI) in the next 10 years, with key sectors such as manufacturing, services, and information technology expected to undergo significant transformation, said Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

AI to impact over 30% of jobs in Malaysia in next 10 years — minister

Datuk Seri Najib Razak found an unlikely ally in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent statement that some prosecutions post-2018 general elections were "rushed".

1MDB-Tanore: Najib leans on PM's statement that some post-2018-GE prosecutions were rushed, says AGC has to review charges against him

PUTRAJAYA (Jan 7): The dissolution of the government task force investigating 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) was an “administrative decision”, and not as a result of any directive by then-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, the court heard on Tuesday.