<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): The Malaysian mixed doubles team is in the running for an Olympic gold medal after defeating China last night.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Peng Soon Chan/ Liu Ying Goh beat Xu Chen/Ma Jin in straight sets with a score of 21-12 21-19.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>They will meet Indonesia’s Tontowi/Liliyana Nasir for the gold medal tomorrow.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

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KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 16): The Malaysian mixed doubles team is in the running for an Olympic gold medal after defeating China last night.

Peng Soon Chan/ Liu Ying Goh beat Xu Chen/Ma Jin in straight sets with a score of 21-12 21-19.

They will meet Indonesia’s Tontowi/Liliyana Nasi...

Olympics Badminton – Malaysia mixed doubles pair in final

Malaysia is set to make history as the first country in Southeast Asia to implement an LTE-Railway (LTE-R) communications network using 4G along the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said with the network, it can increase the level of communication with faster signals compared to previous technology.

ECRL to have 4G LTE communications network — Loke

YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has cleared the group's 60% owned subsidiary, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, of any wrongdoing in connection with the 1BestariNet project.

MACC clears YTL Communications of wrongdoing in 1BestariNet project

Economists remain cautiously optimistic on Malaysia’s external trade outlook for 2025, following better-than-expected November data which saw the country’s trade surplus rise to a 14-month high.

Economists upbeat on Malaysia’s trade after November exports beat, flag US policy wildcard

Quality Concrete Holdings Bhd (KL:QUALITY) has secured a RM75 million construction contract in Kuching, Sarawak.

The construction and property development firm's wholly owned unit QC Construction & Engineering Sdn Bhd accepted the contract from LCDA Real Estate Sdn Bhd, according to the Kuching-based company’s bourse filing on Wednesday.

Quality Concrete bags RM75 mil construction contract in Sarawak

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the proposed National Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategic Plan was agreed upon at the National SDG Council Meeting 2024 on Wednesday.

National SDG Council agrees to National ESG Strategic Plan — Anwar

WASHINGTON (Dec 17): The U.S. Congress is set to vote in the coming days on legislation restricting U.S. investments in China as part of a bill to fund government operations through mid-March, lawmakers said late on Tuesday.

In October, the Treasury finalized rules effective Jan. 2...

Congress to vote on new restrictions on US investment in China

As the year draws to a close, Malaysians are exploring ways to make the most of their finances. Whether it is preparing for the festive season, planning a dream vacation, or saving for a major expense like home renovation, a strategic investment can make all the difference. Bank Islam Wafiyah Xtra Campaign offers you an exclusive opportunity to grow your wealth with the most competitive profit rates in the market today.

Wafiyah Xtra: The financial edge to end the year strongly

Eco World Development Group Bhd (KL:ECOWLD), in collaboration with SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) and Negeri Sembilan's state investment arm NS Corporation, will jointly develop a 1,166-acre industrial park in Bukit Pelanduk, Negeri Sembilan, that will have an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.95 billion.

EcoWorld, SD Guthrie and NS Corp to jointly develop RM2.95b industrial park in Negeri Sembilan

Fidelity International has shortened the subscription period of a Chinese onshore bond fund after hitting the sales target in less than two weeks, reflecting avid investor interest in China's surging bond market.

Fidelity's China bond fund hits sales target early amid investor frenzy

Kazakhstan's nuclear resources company Kazatomprom said on Tuesday that Russia's Rosatom was selling its stakes in some uranium deposits which the two groups had been developing together to Chinese-owned companies.

Russia sells stakes in some Kazakh uranium deposits to China

<p>The proposed abolition of the Rule of 78 by Bank Negara Malaysia could “pave the way” for similar reforms in other financing products, including hire purchases, having a larger impact on the banking sector, according to Phillip Capital.</p>


Bank Negara's plan to abolish Rule of 78 may lead to wider financial reforms, says Phillip Capital

<p>Nissan Motor Co is in talks with fellow Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co to merge, in a deal that would help the ailing company survive, while also creating the world’s third-largest automaker with a better chance of withstanding the industry’s ructions.</p>


Honda exploring Nissan merger, with Foxconn also in hunt for stake

<p>Fashion firm Carlo Rino Group Bhd (KL:CARLORINO) made a weak debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, after it raised some RM46 million from its initial public offering (IPO).</p>


Carlo Rino stages weak debut in ACE Market transfer listing

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Supermax Corp Bhd (KL:SUPERMX) is planning a bonus share issue on the basis of one share for every five existing shares held, along with the issuance of bonus warrants on the basis of one free warrant for every 20 existing shares held, to reward shareholders.</p>


Supermax proposes 1-for-5 bonus issue with 1-for-20 free warrants

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Shares of United Plantations Bhd (KL:UTDPLT) hit fresh all-time intraday high in early morning trade on Wednesday. The stock gained 2% to touch RM33.06 to become the top gainer on Bursa Malaysia.</p>


United Plantations hits fresh record intraday high at RM33.06

<p>Solar renewable energy specialist Northern Solar Holdings Bhd, en route to list on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Feb 6, is looking to raise up to RM64.8 million from the public market to part-finance its business expansion and for working capital.</p>


ACE Market-bound Northern Solar seeks to raise up to RM65m in IPO

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): YNH Property Bhd (KL:YNHPROP) executive chairman Datuk Dr Yu Kuan Chon has been redesignated as an executive director of the property developer. Kuan Chon, 62, is YNH Property’s largest shareholder controlling a direct and indirect shareholding of 32.58% as at Oct 7, 2024.</p>


YNH Property’s MD Kuan Huat replaces brother Kuan Chon as new chairman

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (KL: JTGROUP) shares gained in active trade on Wednesday, a day after it said it won contract to supply and install photovoltaic solar panel systems at Public Bank Bhd’s (KL:PBBANK) branches for some RM14.88 million.</p>


Jati Tinggi’s shares gain in active trade early Wednesday on Public Bank contract

<p>CIMB Securities is positive on Malaysia’s equity market in 2025, underpinned by a third consecutive year of earnings growth at 8%, driven by banks, construction and utilities sectors.</p>


Banks, construction, utilities sectors to drive 2025 earnings growth — CIMB Securities

<p>UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) and ITRAMAS Corp Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China-based battery energy storage solutions (BESS) and power battery technology manufacturer Gotion High-Tech Co Ltd to develop a research and development (R&amp;D) centre at UEM Sunrise’s Renewable Energy (RE) Industrial Park in Gerbang Nusajaya, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.</p>


UEM Sunrise, ITRAMAS sign MOU with China-based Gotion High-Tech to develop R&D centre in Johor

<p>Pestech International Bhd (KL:PESTECH), which is now a subsidiary of Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd, announced a slew of boardroom changes on Thursday, which saw the appointments of Dhaya Maju's co-founder and its group chief executive officer to its board, with immediate effect.</p>


Dhaya Maju founder, CEO join Pestech's board, along with former chief secretary to govt Mohd Zuki

<p>US President-elect Donald Trump is poised to order changes meant to encourage domestic oil and gas development immediately after his Jan 20 inauguration.</p>


Trump is ready ‘within seconds’ to issue orders spurring drilling

<p>MIDF expects better overall growth for the tech sector in 2026 due to rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing and strong investments from China.</p>


MIDF: Tech sector to rebound, post stronger growth in 2026

<p>Asian stocks hovered near two-week lows and the dollar hit milestone highs against the Australian and New Zealand dollars on Wednesday in the countdown to an expected US interest rate cut.</p>


Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting, Japan auto shares surge on Honda-Nissan news

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Nissan Motor Co and &nbsp;Honda Motor Co are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, according to Nissan, amid news of a possible merger with Honda.</p>


Nissan confirms it is exploring collaborations with Honda

<p>KUCHING (Dec 17): The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has acquired a 10% stake in Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd through a share transfer memorandum of understanding (MOU), which is a milestone move for economic growth, community development, and sustainable initiatives in Sarawak.</p>


Bintulu Development Authority acquires 10% stake in Pertama Ferroalloys

<p>Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has filed an appeal against the High Court's failure to order former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to pay interest on damages over defamatory statements concerning tax breaks for Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary’s charity foundation Yayasan Albukhary.</p>


Yayasan Albukhary: Guan Eng files appeal, seeking interest on damages awarded

<p>ACE Market-bound Northern Solar Holdings Bhd plans to expand its coverage across Malaysia, targeting key regions especially in Johor and Penang, among others, on top of its existing market in the Klang Valley and Selangor areas, according to managing director Lew Shoong Kai.&nbsp;</p>


Northern Solar eyes solar energy expansion post-IPO

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Malaysia’s total trade in November 2024 increased 2.9% to RM237.8 billion versus RM231.1 billion a year ago, driven by growth in exports and imports, said Statistics&nbsp;Department Malaysia (DOSM).</p>


Malaysia’s total trade up 2.9% to RM237.8b in November 2024 — DOSM

<p>The Federal Reserve is expected to lower borrowing costs on Wednesday in what some observers are calling a "hawkish cut" set to be delivered alongside policymakers' updated interest rate outlooks and economic forecasts covering the first months of the incoming Trump administration.</p>
