Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd (LCTitan) was the third biggest loser on Bursa Malaysia in Tuesday morning trade, after it slumped 12.33% or 18 sen to RM1.28, following its wider net loss for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2023 (FY2023).

Lotte Chemical Titan among top losers after falling over 12% on wider FY2023 net loss

Baskin-Robbins ice cream brand franchisee Scoop Capital Sdn Bhd has secured 78.42% of Apollo Food Holdings Bhd shares at the closing date of its takeover offer on Monday.

Scoop Capital secures 78.42% of Apollo shares after takeover offer closes

Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd, which fell into Practice Note 17 (PN17) status in March 2023, has obtained an interim settlement plan from a debtor as well as the approval of its shareholders for a private placement exercise, developments the group hailed as "strategic advancements towards financial resiliency and operational vitality".

Bintai Kinden secures RM59m debt settlement plan, shareholders' nod for private placement

Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir, the second son of two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, is being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

After Mirzan, Mokhzani's turn to be grilled by MACC — report

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 12): Sarawak Cable Bhd’s share price rebounded by up to five sen or 16% to an intra-morning high of 35.5 sen after two straight days of declines, from Tuesday (Jan 9)’s closing price of 41.5 sen.

Sarawak Cable rebounds amid active trade after declining from near two-year high

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): SBH Marine Holdings Bhd has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd to list on the ACE Market of the local stock exchange.

Frozen seafood specialist SBH gets nod for ACE Market listing

RHB Banking Group has appointed Datuk Fad'l Mohamed as its new managing director of group wholesale banking, effective from Feb 2.

RHB appoints Fad'l Mohamed as group wholesale banking MD

As the economy continued to recover last year after the pandemic lockdowns, sectors such as tourism, aviation and consumer recorded strong rebounds, with healthcare — except for the glove sector — continuing to post earnings growth. Now, as the post-pandemic boom subsides, attention is turning to sectors with long-awaited project roll-outs, such as oil and gas, construction and power.

Sectors to keep an eye out for in 2024 as post-pandemic boom subsides

Datuk Fad'l Mohamed has resigned as CEO of Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Fad'l Mohamed resigns as Maybank IB CEO, COO Tengku Ariff appointed as person-in-charge

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 2): Sungei Bagan Rubber Co (M) Bhd (Sg Bagan), Kluang Rubber Company (M) Bhd (KRCB), and Kuchai Development Bhd led Bursa Malaysia’s top gainers on 2024’s first trading day, soaring to multi-year highs after a RM275 million shares-for-assets deal was unveiled last Friday (Dec 29).

Sg Bagan, Kluang Rubber, Kuchai Development lead top gainers on RM275 mil asset injection

Throughout 2024, clean energy solutions provider Gentari has charted significant progress in growing and strengthening its position as a regional leader in renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility in Asia Pacific.

A Year of Focused Growth

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make is to travel more. Whether it’s exploring new destinations, immersing oneself in a different culture or building memories that serve as a testament to a life well-lived, travelling resonates deeply as a meaningful and enriching goal for t...

Listicle: Own our trip

It’s common for people to financially plan for their deaths, with wills and trusts stating instructions for next of kin on how to manage and disperse assets. But in this day and age, where data is an increasingly important commodity, the posthumous management of one's data is overlooked, putting ...

Digital Legacies: Till death do us part? Not for your online data

Last year was marked by a significant uptick in cybersecurity regulations globally, particularly targeting generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and third-party risks. As organisations rushed to tackle these new challenges, many neglected to establish essential cybersecurity measures to pro...

Rise Of Machines: A cyber wake-up call

When ChatGPT was launched, Harsha Purasinghe, CEO and founder of Malaysian digital HR platform provider MiHCM, immediately saw the potential of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in the HR space. The technology could be used to solve gaps identified by his team.

This potential ...

Solutions: A copilot AI built for HR

Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain have sparked global intrigue and debate, moving beyond niche concepts to revolutionise finance. Much like the creation of money and the rise of the internet, blockchain technology and digital assets are reshaping how we value and invest in assets.

How...

Crypto Revolution: Beyond the hype

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), a technology touted to be as transformative as electricity or the internet, is capturing the imagination the world over.

Governments and businesses, wary of being left behind in the AI race, are scrambling to stake their claim in ...

Cover Story: Building the AI playbook

Here’s a nerdy story for the new year: A group of engineers are working on a groundbreaking new gadget. “I’ve designed a circuit that will never fail,” the electrical engineer says. “I’ve built a prototype that’s indestructible,” the mechanical engineer adds. “I’ve written code that’s completely ...

Econ 4.0: Top 10 tech tips for 2025

Traditionally, plants rely on water, soil and sunlight to thrive. But local start-up Airgro Sdn Bhd is exploring a cutting-edge approach to farming: growing crops out of thin air.

To tackle the needs of a growing population and Sarawak’s rising reliance on imports, Airgro — founded by K...

Growing Life: Growing crops out of thin air

NEWS

From saving to growing wealth

Trading app Moomoo is partnering with GXBank to enable the latter’s customers to make instant transfers or deposits to their Moomoo account and start investing.

As part of the launch, GXBank c...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake a three-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beginning Sunday, focusing on strengthening regional cooperation in Malaysia’s capacity as 2025 Asean chair.

Anwar heads to UAE, seeks stronger regional ties as Asean chair

Last year was marked by a significant uptick in cybersecurity regulations globally, particularly targeting generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and third-party risks. As organisations rushed to tackle these new challenges, many neglected to establish essential cybersecurity measures to pro...

When ChatGPT was launched, Harsha Purasinghe, CEO and founder of Malaysian digital HR platform provider MiHCM, immediately saw the potential of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in the HR space. The technology could be used to solve gaps identified by his team.

This potential ...

It’s common for people to financially plan for their deaths, with wills and trusts stating instructions for next of kin on how to manage and disperse assets. But in this day and age, where data is an increasingly important commodity, the posthumous management of one's data is overlooked, putting ...

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make is to travel more. Whether it’s exploring new destinations, immersing oneself in a different culture or building memories that serve as a testament to a life well-lived, travelling resonates deeply as a meaningful and enriching goal for t...

Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain have sparked global intrigue and debate, moving beyond niche concepts to revolutionise finance. Much like the creation of money and the rise of the internet, blockchain technology and digital assets are reshaping how we value and invest in assets.

How...

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Trading app Moomoo is partnering with GXBank to enable the latter’s customers to make instant transfers or deposits to their Moomoo account and start investing.

As part of the launch, GXBank c...

Here’s a nerdy story for the new year: A group of engineers are working on a groundbreaking new gadget. “I’ve designed a circuit that will never fail,” the electrical engineer says. “I’ve built a prototype that’s indestructible,” the mechanical engineer adds. “I’ve written code that’s completely ...

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), a technology touted to be as transformative as electricity or the internet, is capturing the imagination the world over.

Governments and businesses, wary of being left behind in the AI race, are scrambling to stake their claim in ...

Traditionally, plants rely on water, soil and sunlight to thrive. But local start-up Airgro Sdn Bhd is exploring a cutting-edge approach to farming: growing crops out of thin air.

To tackle the needs of a growing population and Sarawak’s rising reliance on imports, Airgro — founded by K...

Throughout 2024, clean energy solutions provider Gentari has charted significant progress in growing and strengthening its position as a regional leader in renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility in Asia Pacific.&nbsp;

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