The year 2024 has been a blockbuster one for Malaysia in terms of investment announcements, as global big names Microsoft Corp, Google LLC and more recently Oracle Corp disclosed multi-year billion-ringgit investments into the country.

A blockbuster year for foreign investment

MANY are bracing themselves for tariffs that could potentially come in 2025 following US president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. For now, the two things that economists seem certain about are that tariffs will certainly come about under the Trump administration and that they will shock expor...

The State of the Nation: Will growth of export ‘engine’ sputter in 2025?

THERE was a slew of initial public offerings (IPOs) over the last three years. Indeed, between the beginning of 2022 and November 2024, more than 100 companies made their debut on the local stock exchange, with the majority of them being ACE Market listings.

While many of these IPOs cre...

IPO stocks record mixed earnings performance

ASIAN countries that have been enjoying trade diversion since the start of the trade war between China and the US in 2017 may not have it easy going forward.

A large part of it will depend on how the US views trade diversion, opines Amundi Asset Management global head of macroeconomics ...

The State of the Nation: Amundi: Trade diversion may not be as easy as before

FROM snack food makers to semiconductor players, many companies incurred foreign exchange (forex) losses in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024.

The forex losses can be attributed to the sharp appreciation of the ringgit in the third quarter of this year. As the local currency climbed...

Forex gains and losses dominate 3Q reporting season

INCORPORATED in 2013, ACE Market-listed Sedania Innovator Bhd (KL:SEDANIA) may be seen as a newcomer to the consumer products landscape, but it has big ambitions.

The company, which has a market capitalisation of some RM52 million, aspires to be a disruptor in the fast-moving consumer g...

Sedania aims to disrupt FMCG giants’ hold on market 

THERE has been a noticeable rise in the number of companies declaring special dividends since Budget 2025 was tabled in parliament in October. Market observers believe that the rush to pay out special dividends is likely due to the 2% tax on individuals with dividend income exceeding RM100,000 an...

Special dividends on the rise with dividend tax looming

MALAYSIA is set to escalate its “war on sugar” by raising the amount of taxes on sugary beverages next year by 40 sen, to 90 sen per litre.

Beverage companies are not overly anxious about the higher tax amount, as many say they have reformulated their products to sugar levels that are b...

Hike on sugary drinks tax does not erode beverage counters’ outlook 

Notable filings

Between Nov 4 and 8, notable shareholding changes at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies included those at BSL Corp Bhd (KL:BSLCORP), which saw Ho Kee Wee pare down his stake in the metal stamping company by 90 million shares or a 4.7% stake in the open ma...

Insider Moves: BSL Corp Bhd, Pegasus Heights Bhd, Powerwell Holdings Bhd, Johor Plantations Group Bhd, Vestland Bhd

AT its press briefing last Friday on the country’s third-quarter economic performance, Bank Negara Malaysia was, unsurprisingly, inundated with questions on the potential impact from the change in US leadership. President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises had included sweeping tax cuts and t...

The State of the Nation: We will reassess when there’s clarity on US policy formulation, says Bank Negara governor

Notable filings

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   

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

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

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

Malaysia and Singapore are reopening discussions on long-standing issues such as water supply, maritime delimitation and airspace.

Malaysia, Singapore reopen discussion on long-standing issues

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

AFTER a record year with 55 companies making their debut on Bursa Malaysia in 2024, Swift Energy Technology Bhd (KL:SET) is gearing up to be the first new listing in 2025.

The industrial automation and power systems manufacturer and distributor is raising a total of RM120.1 million from...

IPO Watch: No letting-up for Bursa as Swift Energy kick-starts 2025 IPO market

Husk Power Systems, the world’s biggest solar mini-grid operator, aims to raise an industry record of as much as US$400 million (RM1.8 billion) in debt and equity this year as it expands across India and Africa.

World’s biggest mini-grid firm aims to raise US$400 mil, plans IPO

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): HSBC Global Research has raised its 2025 economic growth projection for Malaysia, citing robust consumption and investment despite external risks.

HSBC raises Malaysia’s 2024 GDP growth forecast to 4.8%

Saudi Arabia, one of the largest bond issuers in emerging markets last year, has started 2025 with a borrowing spree to fund its vast economic-transformation plan.

Saudi Arabia starts 2025 with a US$12 bil bond and PIF loan

The leaders of Malaysia and Singapore formalised an agreement establishing a special economic zone linking their two nations’ border region, with the aim of attracting 50 projects in the first five years of its establishment.

Singapore, Malaysia ink deal creating new vast economic zone

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 Airport Holding Bhd (MAHB)(KL:AIRPORT), pursuant to the takeover offer by Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA).

GDA ups holding after KWAP disposes of 7.15% stake amid takeover

(Jan 6):&nbsp;A rally in the world’s largest tech companies lifted stocks at the start of the first full trading week in 2025. The dollar trimmed losses as President-elect Donald Trump said his tariff plan won’t be scaled back.

US stocks advance as Nvidia closes at all-time high

Toyota Motor Corp plans to move in the first 100 residents of a futuristic city at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan by as soon as this fall, but declined to specify how much the ambitious project is costing the company.

Toyota aims to open its futuristic city in Japan this year

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

SINGAPORE (Jan 7): Asia shares rose on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's positive lead and as some investors hoped incoming US President-elect Donald Trump could adopt a less aggressive tariff stance than promised when he takes office.

Asia shares rise on prospect of softer Trump tariffs

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

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 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

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.

1MDB-Tanore: Najib says disbandment of taskforce probing wrongdoing was an ‘administrative decision’

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

NEW YORK (Jan 6): Medical-device maker Stryker is in advanced talks to acquire Inari Medical, which makes devices that treat patients with venous diseases, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

Medical device maker Stryker nearing a deal to buy Inari Medical — Reuters

Asian chip-related shares extended gains on expectations that Nvidia Corp chief Jensen Huang would spark renewed optimism over AI demand during his speech at the CES trade show in Las Vegas.

Asia chip shares surge ahead of Nvidia CEO’s Vegas appearance

(Jan 7): Samsung Electronics Co&nbsp;is ramping up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) for consumer electronics, betting on its ubiquitous presence in gadgets from smartphones to TVs to help it stake out a spot in the AI arena.

Samsung CEO touts AI fridges and washers after year to forget

Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, a former aide of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has filed a representation requesting the prosecution to drop charges of drug trafficking and fake gun possession charges.

Anwar’s former aide files representation to drop drug trafficking, fake gun charges

BEIJING/KATHMANDU, Nepal/BHUBANESWAR, India (Jan 7): A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday morning, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said, damaging buildings around Shigatse and sending people running to the streets in neighbouring Nepal and India.

Powerful earthquake hits holy city in China's Tibet

Bridgewater Associates dismissed 7% of its workforce Monday as the world’s biggest hedge fund seeks to remain lean and maintain the flexibility to hire top talent, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bridgewater cuts 7% of staff in effort to remain ‘nimble’ — Bloomberg

Malaysia and Singapore are reopening discussions on long-standing issues such as water supply, maritime delimitation and airspace.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): HSBC Global Research has raised its 2025 economic growth projection for Malaysia, citing robust consumption and investment despite external risks.&nbsp;

Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang announced a raft of new chips, software and services, aiming to stay at the forefront of artificial intelligence computing.

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