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

OVERWEIGHT

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

Singapore’s Formula One (F1) Grand Prix race saw a near-record turnout, bucking concerns that one of the worst regional haze in recent years would threaten the event.

Singapore F1 race draws near-record turnout despite choking haze

Pakatan Harapan (PH) will announce its candidates for the Melaka state election next Sunday, Oct 18, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expected to personally unveil the line-up, said his political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin.

Melaka polls: PH candidate line-up to be announced on Oct 18

Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, will resume normal operations on Monday.

Haze: Schools in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Putrajaya to reopen on Monday

Contributors who remain under the Lindung 24 Jam Scheme, as well as those making mandatory contributions to the Lindung Kendiri Scheme, will be eligible for additional tax relief of up to RM150 under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: Lindung 24 Jam, Lindung Kendiri contributors eligible for up to RM150 tax relief

Firefly has cancelled all scheduled flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Seletar Airport in Singapore from Saturday to Monday, Oct 10 to 12, as a precautionary safety measure due to weather and haze conditions.

Firefly cancels Subang-Seletar flights over haze, weather concerns

The Negeri Sembilan Education Department (JPNS) has announced that all educational institutions under its jurisdiction will operate as usual on Monday, Oct 12, following an assessment of current conditions and the latest air pollutant index readings.

Negeri Sembilan schools to operate as usual on Monday

All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in the Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan and Kuala Kangsar district education offices, which were closed last Friday, will reopen on Monday.

Schools in Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan and Kuala Kangsar reopen on Monday

DAP has never been involved in any attempt to trigger a crisis in Negeri Sembilan and remains focused on serving the people, its secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said.

Loke: DAP not responsible for Negeri Sembilan political turmoil

All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education in Melaka will reopen on Monday, Oct 12, after the air pollutant index (API) recorded moderate readings below 100.

Haze: Melaka schools to reopen on Monday as API readings drop below 100

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has temporarily suspended the vehicle type approval certificate for the Chery Omoda 5, halting new registrations of the vehicle until technical investigations are completed and potential safety risks are identified.

JPJ suspends vehicle type approval for Chery Omoda 5, halts new registrations pending probe

Putrajaya Corporation and the Federal Territories Department have been asked to review the allocation they are expected to receive under Budget 2027 to strengthen care and improve the welfare of&nbsp;senior citizens, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.&nbsp;

FT minister calls for dept, Putrajaya Corporation to review allocation to improve senior citizens' care

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has temporarily suspended the vehicle type approval certificate for the Chery Omoda 5, halting new registrations of the vehicle until technical investigations are completed and potential safety risks are identified.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, a day after announcing a diesel supply deal with Russia that drew a sharp rebuke from Zelenskiy.

Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): This week’s cover story takes us to the KLCC precinct. The prime residential market here has evolved beyond its expatriate base, with affluent Malaysians and regional investors now making up a larger share of demand. As competition from other prime locations grows, buyers are also becoming more selective.

KLCC finds a wider audience

National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers with no arrears who make regular repayments will enjoy a 10% discount from 2027.&nbsp;

PTPTN offers 10% discount to borrowers with good repayment records

The third attack this week on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday left at least 12 people dead and more than 300 wounded, Saudi authorities said, as Iran-backed Houthis escalated the campaign they launched this summer against the kingdom.

Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say

A total of 15 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9am on Sunday, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest air pollutant index (API) reading at 180.

Haze: Unhealthy air in 15 areas nationwide, Pasir Gudang worst hit

Indonesia has confirmed that discussions with Malaysia are underway to detail the best form of cooperation to tackle forest and land fires that have triggered transboundary haze.

Haze: Malaysia, Indonesia discussing joint solutions

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Penang’s ChinaHouse has always been a microcosm of coolness and creativity. But Men with Plants IV, happening until Nov 30 at its Art Space along Beach Street, has just upped the ante by quite a bit.&nbsp;

Led by Fuan Wong, one of Malaysia’s most renowned glass ar...

Botany bay

Elon Musk said he thinks his companies would probably “figure out how to make chips better than anyone” given their expertise in creating customised equipment.

Musk says Terrafab plant to ‘make chips better than anyone’

Microsoft Corp chief executive officer Satya Nadella said companies should treat powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models as potential insider threats, assume they could be compromised and create an “emergency brake” system to prevent agentic models from going rogue.

Microsoft CEO Nadella calls for ‘emergency brake’ on advanced AI

The establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate delays in the Royal Malaysian Navy’s littoral combat ship (LCS) project is not a determining factor in ensuring the prompt completion of the country’s defence assets.

Littoral combat ship completion not dependent on probe, govt in talks for new missile system — Khaled

There are no reports of Malaysian casualties resulting from the latest attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a projectile falling in the vicinity of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry said.

No Malaysian casualties reported in latest Saudi airport incidents, says Wisma Putra

Singapore’s Formula One (F1) Grand Prix race saw a near-record turnout, bucking concerns that one of the worst regional haze in recent years would threaten the event.

DAP has never been involved in any attempt to trigger a crisis in Negeri Sembilan and remains focused on serving the people, its secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said.&nbsp;

Contributors who remain under the Lindung 24 Jam Scheme, as well as those making mandatory contributions to the Lindung Kendiri Scheme, will be eligible for additional tax relief of up to RM150 under Budget 2027.

All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education in Melaka will reopen on Monday, Oct 12,&nbsp;after the air pollutant index (API) recorded moderate readings&nbsp;below 100.

Two secular trends will shape finance in the years ahead, one powered from the bottom up by transformative technological innovations, and the other from the top down by geoeconomic influences. Managing each will require major adaptations from financial firms and their regulators, a task complicat...

The Risk Factor: The Opposing Forces Reshaping Global Finance

Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, will resume normal operations on Monday.

Firefly has cancelled all scheduled flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Seletar Airport in Singapore from Saturday to Monday, Oct 10 to 12, as a precautionary&nbsp;safety measure due to weather and haze conditions.

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