SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former unit of 1Malaysia Development Bhd, could have been the next Petronas, but former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has not expressed any plans for the company when instructing the Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) to expedite its first loan approval.

'SRC could have been next Petronas, but PM did not give any plans'

KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd achieved a strong performance in 2017, as its portfolio net worth adjusted (NWA) increased 13.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) to a record high of RM115.6 billion as at Dec 31, 2017, from RM102.1 billion in 2016.

Meanwhile, its realisable asset value (RAV) inc...

Khazanah portfolio grows 13.2% to record high of RM116b

KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Based on corporate announcements and newsflow today, stocks in focus tomorrow (July 14) could include Sunway Bhd, Hua Yang Bhd, Dagang NeXchange Bhd, Axiata Group Bhd, Yinson Holdings Bhd and MMC Corp Bhd.

Sunway Bhd is buying 4.53 acres of freeh...

Sunway, Hua Yang, DNeX, Axiata, Yinson and MMC

Wall Street's main indices opened lower on Friday as investors sifted through conflicting comments from US President Donald Trump and Beijing on developments in the US-China trade war.

Wall Street opens slightly lower as China trade uncertainty lingers

Bain Capital and KPS Capital are interested in Iveco Group NV’s defence unit, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Italian truckmaker looks to seize on the rising demand for military assets.

Iveco’s defence unit attracts US buyout firms Bain, KPS

ACE-Market listed LYC Healthcare Bhd (KL:LYC) has made the full payment of RM600,000 to SOG Mummy & Baby Centre Pte Ltd, which had served a winding-up petition to the company.

LYC Healthcare settles RM600,000 outstanding payment with winding-up petitioner

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob completed his ninth round of questioning by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Friday.

Grilled for four hours, Ismail Sabri completes ninth round of questioning by MACC 

Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Reach Energy Bhd (KL:REACH) and seven directors, for failing to promptly announce that the company had triggered the Practice Note 17 (PN17) criteria under listing rules, after its auditors raised concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Bursa reprimands Reach Energy, fines six directors over PN17 disclosure delay

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad expressed concern over the declining interest in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stream, warning that it could impact the future supply of students for medical majors.

MOH needs sustainable human resources, STEM is key — Dzulkefly

Malaysia’s temporary medical centre located in the 700th Anniversary Field in Parami Ward, Sagaing Region in Myanmar is offering eight medical services.

Malaysia's temporary medical centre in Myanmar offering eight medical services

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (April 25, 2025)

Baltic Exchange shipping updates: April 25, 2025

Foreign investors have sold US$63 billion (RM275.8 billion) of US equities since the start of March, Goldman Sachs strategists estimate, noting that the data from high-frequency fund flows suggest that European investors have been driving the selling, while other regions have continued to buy US stocks.

Foreign investors dumped US$63b in US equities, Goldman says

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are future technologies that must be mastered from the school level.

Anwar wants digital technology and AI to be mastered at school level

China’s government is considering suspending its 125% tariff on some US imports, people familiar with the matter said, as the economic costs of the tit-for-tat trade war weigh heavily on certain industries.

China may exempt some US goods from 125% tariff as costs rise, Bloomberg reports

Bina Puri Holdings Bhd’s shares dropped nearly 30% while its Warrant B fell over 61% on Friday, following a hacking incident which affected several clients from a small number of brokers' stock trading accounts.

Bina Puri shares, Warrant B close sharply lower day after hacking 

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): The High Court in George Town, Penang, has ordered a senior marketing executive to pay RM118,500 in damages to her former company, FP Stencil Sdn Bhd, for breaching employment obligations, including unauthorised deletion of company data and misappropriation of confidential information.

Penang High Court orders marketing executive to pay RM118,500 for data deletion and breaching confidentiality

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities announced on Friday that all licensed exporting companies under the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) are only permitted to export gloves sourced from local manufacturing facilities. The directive will take immediate effect.

Malaysia bans export of non-locally made rubber gloves, with immediate effect

The Johor government has decided to declare next Monday, April 28, as a special holiday for the entire state, as a sign of support and to commemorate&nbsp;Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) footballing&nbsp;achievements.

Public holiday in Johor next Monday to commemorate JDT's footballing achievements

Kuala Lumpur Tower will reopen on Saturday, April 26, under new management, with ticket prices rising for international visitors and dropping by nearly 30% for locals at the Sky Deck.

KL Tower reopens tomorrow with new management and revised ticket prices

Chinese investments in Southeast Asian manufacturing are likely much higher than official data showed, underscoring the difficulty of any US attempt to box in Beijing or exclude Chinese-made goods from its supply chains.

China’s investments in Southeast Asia snarl US plans for supply chains

The newly upgraded terminal building of the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS)&nbsp;is now larger and equipped with more efficient, comfortable facilities, increasing its passenger handling capacity to&nbsp;700,000 passengers a year,&nbsp;compared with 500,000 previously.

Ipoh's Sultan Azlan Shah Airport can now accommodate up to 700,000 passengers a year — MAHB

The Malaysian delegation, led by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, told US trade representatives that Malaysia is open to talks on reducing the trade deficit, addressing non-tariff barriers, improving technological security, and exploring a potential trade agreement.

Malaysia tells US it is open to talks on trade deficit and non-tariff barriers to reduce tariffs

Oasis Home Holding Bhd began accepting orders for its initial public offering on Friday, aiming to raise up to RM42 million with shares priced at 28 sen on the ACE Market.

Oasis Home prices ACE Market IPO at 28 sen a share to raise up to RM42 mil

CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) announced that its group chief executive officer (GCEO) Erick Hamburger will be stepping down in September, while it reported a 30.64% decline in net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1QFY2025).

CTOS Digital group CEO Erick Hamburger to step down in September, 1Q net profit falls 31%

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the swift implementation of the Warisan KL: Warisan Ibu Kota Malaysia Madani project launched on Friday, while ensuring that the needs and comfort of the majority are taken into account.

PM calls for expedited Warisan KL project with focus on people’s well-being

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) has clarified that the recent hacking incident involving stock trading accounts was limited to a small number of client accounts from a few brokers, rather than being widespread.

Trading account breach not widespread — Bursa Malaysia

While much of the world is focused on a volatile international trade war, two of China’s largest internet companies are inflicting greater damage on each other at home.

JD.com’s delivery clash with Meituan may worsen US$70b rout

Bank of America Corp strategists said investors should sell into rallies in US stocks and the dollar, cautioning that the conditions for sustained gains are missing.

BofA’s Hartnett warns sell the rebound in US stocks, dollar

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been granted a temporary release of his passport to travel abroad to tend to familial matters.

Muhyiddin gets temporary release of passport to visit ailing family member in Australia

Private equity firm Creador announced on Friday that it has acquired a 13% stake in FPT Long Chau Investment JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest pharmacy chains, for an undisclosed sum.

Creador acquires 13% stake in Vietnam’s pharmacy chain Long Chau

Intel Corp's Malaysian-born&nbsp;chief executive officer Lip-Bu Tan gave investors a stark diagnosis of the chipmaker’s problems on Thursday, along with the sense that it will take a while to fix them.

Intel CEO’s bid to revive company overshadowed by bleak outlook

China vowed to “fully prepare” emergency plans to ward against increasing external shocks, taking a patient approach in defending growth as a deepening trade war with Donald Trump piles pressure on the world’s number two economy.

China vows to ready emergency plans, signals calm amid trade war 

Foreign broker CLSA Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd on Friday announced its entry into Malaysia’s structured warrants market with the launch of six new instruments on Bursa Malaysia, aimed at a broad spectrum of investors.&nbsp;

Ahmad Naqib Idris and Syahirah Syed Jaafar