Isabelle Francis

Wednesday 09 Apr 2025

09 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Reach Ten pushes ahead with Main Market IPO, first Sarawak firm listing in 15 yearsReach Ten Holdings Bhd is pushing ahead with its initial public offering (IPO) — the first Main Market listing for a Sarawak-based company in 15 years — against a worldwide market downturn.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

09 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Stock Focus

25 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Cypark set for 4Q bumper revenue after securing landmark tipping-fee hike — analystsKUALA LUMPUR (March 25): Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) is poised for a significant revenue boost in its fourth quarter after receiving government approval to nearly triple the tipping fee at its Negeri Sembilan waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. The Ministry of Housing and Local G...

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

25 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Tech

06 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Malaysia’s fabless semiconductor firms to lead gains from Arm Holdings partnership — analystsKUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Analysts predict that Malaysia’s domestic fabless semiconductor companies will be the first to benefit from the groundbreaking partnership between Arm Holdings plc and Malaysia, followed by outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) players.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

06 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Aviation

05 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

AirAsia expands fleet with 14 new aircraft for 2025KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): AirAsia Aviation Group is accelerating its expansion plans by adding 14 new aircraft to its fleet in 2025, according to a statement on Wednesday.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

05 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Strategy

04 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

TA Securities cuts FBM KLCI valuation on lower earnings outlookKUALA LUMPUR (March 4): TA Securities has cut its FBM KLCI valuation multiple estimate for 2026, while lowering its 2025 target to 1,785 from 1,845, due to adjusted earnings forecasts and weak market sentiment.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

04 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Highlight

26 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Maybank's 4Q earnings up 6%, aiming for slightly higher returns this yearKUALA LUMPUR (Feb 26): Malayan Banking Bhd (KL:MAYBANK) said on Wednesday that its net profit rose 6% in the final quarter of 2024, thanks to higher net interest income and insurance earnings.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

26 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

OIL & GAS

26 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Uncertainties with Petros keep analysts guessing on Petronas’ 2025 capexKUALA LUMPUR (Feb 26): Analysts are divided on Petronas Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) capital expenditure (capex) plans for 2025, with some predicting as much as a 20% reduction, while others anticipated maintaining at RM50 billion or more.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

26 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

19 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

DAP veterans Tan, Fong to step aside for new leaders ahead of party electionTan Kok Wai and Fong Kui Lun, veteran leaders of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), said on Wednesday they are withdrawing from the party’s upcoming central executive committee election.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

19 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Stock Focus

19 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Analysts slash Hartalega's earnings outlook on lower sales volume, marginsAnalysts on Wednesday slashed Hartalega Holdings Bhd’s (KL:HARTA) earnings outlook on lower sales volume and average selling prices (ASPs), as well as shrinking margins after the glovemaker's third-quarter results (3QFY2025) missed expectations.

By Isabelle Francis / theedgemalaysia.com

19 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Edge Weekly

18 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

Shell caught in the middle of gas negotiations SHELL Malaysia, which has operated in Sarawak for 115 years, finds itself caught in the middle of negotiations between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) on the gas supply mechanism in the Borneo state. The British oil firm is concerned abou...

By Isabelle Francis, Hafiz Yatim and Adam Aziz / The Edge Malaysia

18 Feb 2025, 08:00 am

AMMB CFO to step down, said to be joining Maybank

Cuckoo International delays Bursa listing to June amid market rout

1MDB withdraws suit against Singaporean Shabnam in US$346m Rosmah luxury goods case

PNB looking to quit legacy investments to strengthen portfolio

LSH Capital chairman refutes KL Tower staff replacement rumours

Trump pauses higher duties on most nations, hikes China tariffs to 125%

Asean emerges as a central player in global economy after overcoming series of adversities — Anwar

Spain pushing for EU pivot to China to counter Trump tariffs

Spain defends closer trade ties with China after US warns against 'cutting own throat'

US weighs farmer bailout as China retaliation threatens exports