Justin Lim

Monday 24 Mar 2025

21 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Mandatory reporting of BNPL borrowing data to credit agencies under new billThe Consumer Credit Bill 2025, which is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year, will require buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers to report consumer borrowing data to credit rating agencies.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

21 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Stock Focus

20 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Genting Malaysia likely to remain a value trap with weak earnings prospects — Phillip ResearchGenting Malaysia Bhd (KL:GENM) is likely to remain a value trap given its weak earnings prospects, according to Phillip Capital Research.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

20 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Tech

20 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

ITMAX System appointed smart parking operator in Mersing, JohorITMAX System Bhd (KL:ITMAX) said on Thursday that its subsidiary has been appointed as the operator of a smart parking system by the Mersing District Council (MDM) in Johor.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

20 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Highlight

17 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Cfamillie Holdings still largest shareholder of HHRG, behind bid to remove board of directorsIn a twist of events, The Edge has learnt that HHRG Bhd’s (KL:HHRG) largest shareholder Cfamillie Holdings Sdn Bhd is behind the requisition to remove the board of directors of the Penang-based biomass material manufacturer, and still the ultimate owner of the shares registered under Digital Trustee Bhd.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

17 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Poh Huat's 1Q net profit drops 8% on higher costs, lower capacity utilisation in Vietnam factoriesPoh Huat Resources Holdings Bhd (KL:POHUAT) saw its first-quarter net profit fall 7.98% to RM9.48 million from RM10.30 million a year earlier, due to higher material costs and factory overheads, amid lower capacity utilisation in its Vietnam factories.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

17 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

14 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Prawn producer MAG announces RM40m purchase of farmland and assets in TawauPrawn farming company MAG Holdings Bhd (KL:MAG) has proposed to buy farmland and other assets in Tawau, Sabah for RM39.6 million, in related party transactions.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

14 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

M&A

14 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Pertama Digital acquires 80% stakes in two companies for RM106m as part of its regularisation planGovernment e-services provider Pertama Digital Bhd (KL:PERTAMA) plans to acquire 80% stakes in two companies, D-Ron Singapore Pte Ltd (D-Ron SG) and D-Ron Malaysia Sdn Bhd (D-Ron MY), for RM106.12 million in cash.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

14 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

M&A

14 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Khazanah to acquire INCJ's stake in tower firm Edotco GroupKhazanah Nasional Bhd said on Friday it will acquire Innovation Network Corporation of Japan’s (INCJ) 21% stake in local tower infrastructure company Edotco Group Sdn Bhd for an undisclosed amount.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

14 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Companies in the news

13 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

UWC, Apollo Food, Hibiscus Petroleum, TMK Chemical, Avangaad, Kerjaya Prospek Group and PUCA brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Thursday.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

13 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

CEO Cheong Chia Chou further cuts stake in PUC, ceases to be substantial shareholderPUC Bhd (KL:PUC) group managing director and chief executive officer Cheong Chia Chou has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in the loss-making digital payment solutions provider, after trimming his stake to 4.06%.

By Justin Lim / theedgemalaysia.com

13 Mar 2025, 08:00 am

Alliance Bank shares fall sharply as investors balk at rights issue

Company officers served as whistleblowers, reporting Mak Siew Wei to MACC — Erdasan

Malaysia to tighten semiconductor trade regulations under US pressure, Zafrul says in FT interview

Futures buoyant, dollar drifts as markets sail towards tariff storm

Global investors tout improving China sentiment at Milken event

Apex court dismisses Najib’s attempt to block AGC’s challenge application against having the merits of his addendum to be heard

Frankly Speaking: Ghost of PKFZ scandal haunts to this day

Thai casino plan wins overwhelming support in public hearing

Asia credit market heats up as issuers rush to beat tariff wave

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