ABOUT 30 years ago, American multinational manufacturing solutions giant Jabil Inc expanded into Asia with a factory in Penang, which manufactures high-end disk drive product assemblies.

Today, Jabil Malaysia operates six facilities across the country, with the capability to help its gl...

Jabil deepening roots in Malaysia as it climbs the manufacturing value chain

Against the backdrop of a world in transition, on July 27, 2023, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the Madani Economy Framework, and in quick succession, the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 and the National Energy Transition Roadmap. Together they constitute the core ideas of the e...

My Say: Malaysia’s once-in-a-generation opportunity in a world in transition

THE queue started forming before dawn that Sunday morning. By 5am on June 14, job seekers had begun gathering outside Holiday Inn Melaka — a waterfront hotel near Mahkota Parade in the city centre — hoping to secure one of the 500 new jobs at German semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies AG.

E&E talent gap persists despite long queue at Infineon Melaka recruitment 

The journalist learned early in his career that respect earned by past colleagues, not personal recognition, underpins success. Writing for The Edge is a privilege, emphasizing legacy over individual acclaim.

Coffee Break: It’s a privilege to write for The Edge

PENANG-based Oxford Innotech Bhd (KL:OXB) is shifting its focus back to the semiconductor sector after weaker contributions from its modular building systems (MBS) business, and is positioning itself to capture opportunities from the fast-growing data centre industry.

The ACE Market-lis...

Oxford Innotech pivots back to semiconductor, leverages data centre boom to drive growth

Fiscal responsibility and sustainability, federal-state government relationship and climate change are, to a certain extent, intertwined. As a nation, we will have to deal with the problems arising from the past, such as irresponsible spending and corruption, as well as issues that will concern t...

My Say: Fiscal responsibility and constructive federalism

MORE than a year ago, Vienna-listed AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG was going through a difficult period.

At the end of February 2025, the share price of the global manufacturer of integrated circuit (IC) substrates and high-end printed circuit boards (PCBs) was belo...

Tech: AT&S pivots to co-creation model as it deepens ties with global chip customers

Brewing sector

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HONG LEONG INVESTMENT BANK RESEARCH (JUNE 9): Despite a favourable Chinese New Year sales window, breweries’ 1Q26 results were mixed. Carlsberg...

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - Brewing sector, Malaysia Smelting Corp, Duopharma, Life Water

IF there is a simple way to capture how Taiwan was once perceived, it can be found in a brief moment in the 1987 American film Fatal Attraction.

In an early scene, Michael Douglas’ character struggles with a stubborn umbrella in the rain. Watching him, Glenn Close’s character casually a...

The State of the Nation: Assembling the bargaining chips

While tax is often presented as a technical matter, it has to fulfil larger objectives and purposes for society, and it is ultimately the manifestation of that society’s values.

More often than not, our debates and discourses on tax in Malaysia focus too much on technical issues and are...

My Say: The future of tax

DAP secretary general Anthony Loke on Saturday said he will resign as transport minister over the Pardons Board decision to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the rest of his jail sentence at home.

Najib house arrest: Loke says he will be the only DAP minister to resign to prevent govt collapse as some would want to happen

Wanita DAP is urging the government to disclose the meeting minutes of the Pardons Board that granted the second clemency for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Wanita DAP urges govt to release Pardons Board meeting minutes

Newly listed beverage blend maker Butterfield FB Bhd (KL:BFIELD) has announced the emergence of Datuk Ooi Eng Leong, managing director of Nationgate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE), as a substantial shareholder.

NationGate MD Ooi Eng Leong emerges as substantial shareholder in newly listed Butterfield

A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi group.

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat

As Europe heads into winter, electricity markets are flashing their strongest warning since the energy crisis.

Europe’s winter power surge is biggest since energy crisis

Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the US would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic island's security, leaving its precise scope unclear.

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

Artificial intelligence (AI) could lift European productivity by about 1% over five years, but risks widening inequality, straining power networks and increasing dependence on foreign technology unless governments deepen economic integration, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper said.

IMF tells EU ministers AI could boost growth but increase economic strains

A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 4pm on Saturday.

Haze: 17 areas nationwide record unhealthy air pollutant index readings as of 4pm

The Prisons Department has not yet received an official letter notifying it of the Pardons Board’s decision on the conditional pardon for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Prisons Dept yet to receive official letter on Pardons Board decision — Saifuddin Nasution

A group of more than a dozen civil society organisations has called for immediate and full disclosure of the royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Citizen groups demand full disclosure of documents on Najib’s pardon

DAP secretary general Anthony Loke on Saturday said he will resign as transport minister over the Pardons Board decision to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the rest of his jail sentence at home.

A group of more than a dozen civil society organisations has called for immediate and full disclosure of the royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka is finalising negotiations with parties that have similar aspirations, including Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu), to form a PH Plus collaboration to contest the Melaka State Election.

Melaka PH, Bersatu in talks to form ‘PH Plus’ for state election, says Adly

Two vehicles bearing the Prisons Department logo were seen entering the compound of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence in Langgak Duta here on Saturday.

Two prison dept vehicles seen entering Najib’s Langgak Duta residence