<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Media Prima Bhd has announced it will collaborate with China-based television network Hunan Broadcasting System to co-produce programmes as well as broadcast Hunan-produced content on 8TV.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>In a statement on Wednesday, Media Prima group managing director Rafiq Razali said the collaboration marks a momentous occasion as the company embarks on a journey with Hunan to bring special programmes and initiatives to Malaysian viewers.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>“We recognise Hunan as one of China’s biggest media groups and by associating with them via our own Chinese TV network, 8TV, I believe that this serves as a gateway for opportunities, technological exchange as well as entrepreneurial ventures for Chinese small and medium enterprises to set up their business here on our shore,” he added.</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>Media Prima said that the collaboration is supported by Chinese TV channel Henan Satellite TV, which promotes traditional arts and culture from China.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>Shares in Media Prima finished half a sen or 1.2% higher at 42 sen, giving the company a market capitalisation of RM460.45 million.</div>

Media Prima Bhd has announced it will collaborate with China-based television network Hunan Broadcasting System to co-produce programmes as well as broadcast Hunan-produced content on 8TV.

In a statement on Wednesday, Media Prima group managing director Rafiq Razali said the collaboration marks a momentous occasion as the company embarks on a journey with Hunan to bring special programmes and initiatives to Malaysian viewers.

Media Prima collaborates with China-based television network to co-produce programmes

WASHINGTON (Nov 12): US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has picked as his secretary of defence, Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and veteran who has expressed disdain for the so-called "woke" policies of Pentagon leaders, including its top military officer.

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Elon Musk surfaced once more in a round of phone calls US President-elect Donald Trump is making with world leaders, driving home the billionaire’s outsized influence in the next administration.

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Boustead Singapore has reported a net profit of S$36.0 million (RM119.6 million) for the first half ended Sept 30, 2024 (1HFY2025), a 34% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase from the same period a year before.

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BOSTON (Nov 12): The US Senate's Democratic majority began a crusade on Tuesday to confirm as many new federal judges nominated by President Joe Biden as possible, to avoid leaving vacancies that Republican Donald Trump could fill after taking office on Jan 20, 2025.

US Senate Democrats rush to confirm judges nominated by Biden before Trump takes office

Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has passed away.

Former finance minister Daim passes away

BENGALURU (Nov 13): Gold prices barely moved on Wednesday, as attention shifted to a key US inflation print due later in the day, which could shed more light on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.

Gold prices flat, focus on US inflation print

Shares of Life Water Bhd (KL:LWSABAH) surged 18% in their trading debut on Wednesday, after the beverage manufacturer’s initial public offering (IPO) raised over RM82 million on the back of strong investor demand.

Life Water surges 18% on Main Market debut

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 13): Efforts to streamline Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 regarding the misuse of network facilities or services will be among topics to be discussed in Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.

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Public-listed companies (PLCs) showed progress in the adoption of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCGG), according to the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Corporate Governance Monitor (CG Monitor) 2024, which was published last Monday. However, the report highlighted three critical areas in need of improvement. The CG Monitor pointed to (i) the need to refresh board composition; (ii) enhancing shareholder participation through physical or hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs); and  (iii) a deeper integration of sustainability governance practices.

SC CG Monitor: 3 critical areas of improvement needed for PLCs

A brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Tuesday.

Maybank, Hartalega, Heineken Malaysia, Kelington, Tiong Nam, Fajarbaru, Paragon Globe, Atlan, Seremban Engineering, Sapura Energy, MCE and Jati Tinggi

Former finance minister&nbsp;Tun Daim Zainuddin has passed away.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that any form of protectionism will affect countries in terms of trade and investment.

Speaking to Richard Quest on CNN recently, Anwar cited an example whereby a huge number of Malaysia’s microchips were exported to United States (US), which accounted for 26%.

Any form of protectionism will affect trade and investment — Anwar

Shares of Life Water Bhd (KL:LWSABAH) surged 18% in their trading debut on Wednesday, after the beverage manufacturer’s initial public offering (IPO) raised over RM82 million on the back of strong investor demand.

Qualcomm Inc chief executive officer Cristiano Amon said the artificial intelligence (AI) boom won’t lead to a global chip shortage similar to what happened during the pandemic, even with demand for AI-enabled smartphones rising.

Qualcomm CEO sees no shortage of AI chips even as demand rises

Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a four-day winning streak to end lower on Tuesday as a weaker export pace weighed on prices, said a dealer.

Palm oil trader David Ng said the market sentiment was also influenced by the lower Chicago Board of Trade soybean oil future prices during Asian trading hours. “We see support at RM5,000 and resistance at RM5,200 a tonne,” he told Bernama.

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After a rapid cooling in Chinese tech stocks on cloudy domestic macro prospects and rising geopolitical risk, investors are looking to major earnings reports due this week for a second wind.

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A breakneck rally in stocks ran out of steam, with&nbsp;Treasury yields&nbsp;soaring and the dollar hitting the highest level in two years ahead of a key inflation report.

Equities edged lower after the S&amp;P 500’s biggest five-day run in a year. Following sizeable post-election gains, small caps and banks lost ground. Tesla Inc&nbsp;dropped after an almost 45% surge.&nbsp;

S&P 500 rally hits a wall as treasury yields spike

The government is strengthening ties with developed countries and leading multinational companies in the semiconductor industry in an effort to increase technological collaboration, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

Govt expands collaboration with global semiconductor players — Miti

Malaysia has significant potential to become a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Asean, thanks to its 40-year history in automotive production since 1983 and its strong semiconductor cluster, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

Malaysia poised to become Asean's regional hub for EV manufacturing, says Liew Chin Tong

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) through its agency the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) has identified 12 leading Egyptian manufacturing companies interested in exploring investment opportunities in Malaysia.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the companies were interested in exploring investments in the pharmaceutical, medical device, aerospace and petrochemical sectors.

Mida identifies 12 Egyptian companies interested in investing in Malaysia — Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia aims to maintain its strong economic growth momentum while prioritising the sustainable development goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on climate change, renewable energy and emerging technologies — areas where China has demonstrated significant strength.

Malaysia seeks to sustain economic growth with China, focusing on sustainable development goals

BOSTON (Nov 12): The US Senate's Democratic majority began a crusade on Tuesday to confirm as many new federal judges nominated by President&nbsp;Joe Biden&nbsp;as possible, to avoid leaving vacancies that Republican&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;could fill after taking office on Jan&nbsp;20, 2025.

Public-listed companies (PLCs) showed progress in the adoption of the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCGG), according to the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Corporate Governance Monitor (CG Monitor) 2024, which was published last Monday. However, the report highlighted three critical areas in need of improvement. The CG Monitor pointed to (i) the need to refresh board composition; (ii) enhancing shareholder participation through physical or hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs); and &nbsp;(iii) a deeper integration of sustainability governance practices.

Thai Airways International PCL said its Rolls-Royce Holdings plc engines are spending more time than ever undergoing maintenance checks, adding to a chorus of criticism over the power units.

Thai Airways adds to criticism of Rolls-Royce over engine delays

The government's concerted measure to encourage government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and corporates to consistently repatriate foreign investment income and convert them into ringgit does not involve the sale of assets and their investments abroad.

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Amir Hamzah Azizan said this coordinated measure only involves GLCs and GLICs foreign investment income.

No forced asset sale for GLCs, GLICs to repatriate foreign investment income — Amir Hamzah

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that anyone involved in corruption must be prosecuted in line with the Madani Government's policy stance.

However, Anwar stressed that the action taken must be based on transparency and justice.

Anyone involved in corruption must be prosecuted — Anwar

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the targeted public health subsidy which is being studied is seen feasible with specific algorithms.

He said the targeting of subsidies in the health sector could help generate government revenue since the charges levied at Ministry of Health (MOH) facilities are estimated to be only 10% of the current market charges.

Targeted public health subsidy can be implemented — Dr Dzulkefly

ValueAct Capital has built a US$1 billion stake in Meta Platforms but is not currently pushing for big changes at the Facebook and Instagram parent, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

ValueAct takes US$1 billion stake in Meta, source says

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised what he views as Western media bias in their coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict, calling for a consistent global stance on human rights.