Investment holdings company Sedania Innovator Bhd (KL:SEDANIA) registered a revenue of RM78.3 million for its unaudited 18-month financial period ended June 30, 2024 (18MFY2024).

Sedania posts revenue of over RM78m in 18-month period

Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer of batteries, plans to build a manufacturing plant in Kedah involving investment of RM1 billion.

Chinese battery maker Zhuhai CosMX to invest RM1b to build plant in Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 26): Pantech Group Holdings Bhd’s (KL:PANTECH) planned listing of its two manufacturing units will allow the company to monetize the business, Phillip Capital said on Monday.

Pantech’s planned listing of manufacturing units positive, compelling — Phillip Capital

Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) on Tuesday said it is partnering with Agmo Holdings Bhd (KL:AGMO) to jointly develop digital products catering to the clean energy sector.

Solarvest, Agmo to form joint venture to develop digital products

The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Seda) will allocate up to 190 megawatt (MW) feed-in tariff (FiT) quota for biogas, biomass, and mini-hydro development through an e-bidding process, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Seda to allocate up to 190MW feed-in-tariff quota for non-solar RE via e-bidding — Fadillah

AmanahRaya Bhd, a trustee company owned by the Ministry of Finance Inc (MOF Inc), on Thursday unveiled its My AmanahRaya mobile application aimed at easing the public's access to will-writing services.

AmanahRaya launches mobile app to promote will writing

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) and NCT Group of Companies have commenced phase one of their solar-ready industrial park project at the NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) in Sepang.

Solarvest, NCT kick-start first phase of solar-ready industrial park

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): PPB Group Bhd (KL:PPB) is expected to report a softer first-half (1HFY2024) earnings, following a disappointing 1HFY2024 performance by its 19%-owned associate Wilmar International Ltd (WIL).

Kenanga expects softer 1HFY2024 earnings for PPB following Wilmar’s disappointing performance

Paramount Corporation Bhd (KL:PARAMON) on Tuesday issued its first sustainability-linked sukuk wakalah with a nominal value of RM100 million.

AmBank Islamic is the sole subscriber, according to a statement. The sukuk was issued out of Paramount’s unrated Islamic medium-term notes programme of up to RM1 billion based on the shariah principle of Wakalah Bi-Al Istithmar.

Paramount issues RM100m sustainability-linked sukuk, AmBank Islamic sole subscriber

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 2): Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research expects MN Holdings (KL:MNHLDG) to get more contracts in the coming months, reiterating its “buy” rating on the stock with a higher target price (TP) of RM1.62 (previously RM1.55), following contract wins with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)(KL:TENAGA).

MN Holdings expected to secure more contracts with TNB — HLIB Research

Reference is made to the publication in The Edge of an article entitled “Maybank CFO’s sacking-the allegations and rebuttals” of April 28, 2025.

Maybank: The Edge's article on CFO dismissal is incomplete and contains inaccuracies

The Health Ministry (MOH) is closely monitoring two key issues following the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, particularly those affecting medical devices and pharmaceutical products.

MOH closely monitoring new US tariffs, focusing on medical devices, pharmaceutical products

As of 3pm on Saturday, 50.18% of voters in the Ayer Kuning state by-election had cast their ballots, the Election Commission (EC) said.

Ayer Kuning state by-election: 50.18% voter turnout as of 3pm

Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful arrived in St Peter's Square on Saturday to pay their last respects to Pope Francis at a funeral mass to honour his sometimes turbulent papacy.

Royalty and presidents join multitude of mourners at Pope Francis' funeral

The US and the European Union (EU) still need a lot of work to reach a deal that would prevent the imposition of tariffs on each other's goods, EU Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Friday.

EU economic commissioner says union not close to deal on tariffs with US

China's President Xi Jinping pledged "self-reliance and self-strengthening" to develop AI in China, state media reported on Saturday, as the country vies with the US for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI), a key strategic area.

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid US rivalry

Nissan Motor wants to end vehicle production at its Wuhan plant in China by March 31, 2026, two sources with knowledge of the plan said.

Nissan wants to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant, Reuters reports

Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans' access to posts made by foreigners, ahead of a national election under rules restricting their social media posts.

Singapore orders foreigners' Facebook posts taken down under new election rules

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed satisfaction with the strong collaboration between BN and Pakatan Harapan (PH) throughout the 14-day campaign for the Ayer Kuning state by-election.

Zahid pleased with BN-PH collaboration for Ayer Kuning state by-election

There will be road closures and diversions around the Bukit Jalil National Stadium from 2pm on Saturday, in conjunction with the 2024-2025 Malaysia Cup final between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Sri Pahang FC.

Road closures, diversions for Malaysia Cup final

US President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called “reciprocal” tariffs is unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

Trump doubtful on another tariff pause, wants China concessions

For a small domestic-focused bank, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) has managed to rack up admirable growth in the last two years by playing to its strategy of doubling down on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) — its niche business — while firing up the consumer and corporate banking businesses that had been lagging.

Can Alliance Bank keep up its strong growth momentum?

US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell used a gathering of finance chiefs from around the world to stress that central banks must be shielded from politics to ensure they can focus on keeping inflation stable and employment high, according to people who listened to his remarks.

Defying Trump, Powell said to tell world's finance chiefs 'central banks must be shielded from politics'

A shipment&nbsp;of Malaysian palm oil from Sabah totalling 100,000 tonnes entered the storage depot at the Port of Liverpool, England, on April 5, said Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK and Northern Ireland&nbsp;Datuk Zakri Jaafar.

CPTPP: Consignment of Malaysian palm oil totalling 100,000 tonnes enters UK tariff-free

Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) takes a measured approach in managing the overnight policy rate (OPR), describing it as a powerful policy instrument that should be used only when circumstances warrant&nbsp;it.

BNM'S OPR decisions based on measured approach, not pre-emptive, says Amir Hamzah

US President Donald Trump said he would “absolutely” sign a bill banning congressional stock trading, saying he is concerned lawmakers could be using insider information for an advantage.

Trump says he would 'absolutely' sign bill banning congressional stock trades

Most stock indices climbed on Friday, with Wall Street buoyed by technology-related shares, while the dollar had its first weekly rise in over a month as investors searched for signs that the US-China trade war may be easing.

Stocks rise with tech-related shares, notch weekly gains; dollar up

As of 3pm on Saturday, 50.18% of voters in the Ayer Kuning state by-election had cast their ballots, the Election Commission (EC) said.&nbsp;

Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is in talks with investors to raise roughly US$20 billion (RM87.48 billion) in funding for his newly combined artificial intelligence (AI) start-up and social media business, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Musk’s xAI Holdings in talks to raise US$20b, Bloomberg reports

Citadel founder Ken Griffin extended his&nbsp;criticism&nbsp;of the Trump administration’s trade policy, saying that tariffs won’t bring back American manufacturing jobs the way that the US president anticipates, and the country should play to its strengths instead.&nbsp;

Citadel founder criticises Trump tariffs: 'These jobs are not coming back’ 

Malaysia seeks to maintain&nbsp;good ties with the US, said&nbsp;Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

“Malaysia has always been a good economic partner to the US. That's why the US has always been among Malaysia's highest foreign investors.

Amir Hamzah: Malaysia seeks to maintain good ties with US

As Malaysia’s growth forecast is being revised downward in reflection of&nbsp;a broader global trend, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan&nbsp;is&nbsp;emphasising&nbsp;the importance of not being overly fixated on growth figures.&nbsp;

Malaysia won't be fixated on growth forecasts but will focus on building resilience — Amir Hamzah

China’s DiDi Global Inc&nbsp;is quietly recruiting new drivers in Hong Kong as it looks to grow outside of mainland China.

The move sets the Chinese ride-hailing pioneer up for close competition with Uber Technologies Inc&nbsp;in a financial hub where regulations governing the sector are still in flux, providing a window for rivals to win market share. DiDi has been offering limited taxi services in Hong Kong for some time, but lacks a ride-share option.

China’s DiDi recruits ride-hailing drivers in Hong Kong push

US President Donald Trump’s administration is putting pressure on Europe to ditch a rulebook that would compel developers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to follow stricter standards of transparency, risk-mitigation and copyright rules.

Trump administration pressures Europe to ditch AI rulebook

Google is the only company that can offer the level of features and functionality that its popular Chrome web browser has today, given its “interdependencies” on other parts of the Alphabet Inc&nbsp;unit, the head of Chrome testified.&nbsp;

Only Google can run Chrome, company’s browser chief tells judge

A Jeff Bezos-backed start-up aims to appeal to American car buyers’ patriotism and pocketbooks.&nbsp;

Bezos-backed start-up launches cheap, US-made electric pickup

Reference is made to the publication in The Edge of an article entitled “Maybank CFO’s sacking-the allegations and rebuttals” of April 28, 2025.

Maybank: Information in The Edge article on CFO dismissal incomplete

The Asean&nbsp;Power Grid (APG) is a pillar that can strengthen&nbsp;cooperation among&nbsp;the bloc’s member states, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Asean Power Grid set to strengthen regional cooperation, says Fadillah

China will adopt new policy support for the economy to counter external shocks if needed, central bank governor Pan Gongsheng said, in line with top officials’&nbsp;latest signals&nbsp;of taking a patient approach to supporting growth.&nbsp;

China's central bank governor pledges more steps to address tariff shock if needed

Asean has consistently maintained a neutral stance in its relations with both the US and China, and this&nbsp;remains central to the region’s diplomatic approach, said Finance Minister II&nbsp;Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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