SUBANG (Mar 27): Faber Group Bhd, a 70%-owned subsidiary of UEM Group Bhd, has received approval from its shareholders to change its name to UEM Edgenta Bhd.

According to its managing director and chief executive officer Azmir Merican, the name change is part of the group's rebranding p...

Shareholders approve name change from Faber Group Bhd to UEM Edgenta Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 14): Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd registered a 16.5% increase in total sales to 9,419 units in 2014 from 8,082 units recorded in 2013.

"The strong sales growth was aided by the strong growth in the fourth quarter of 2014 (4Q14), which saw a 46% surge that was driven ...

Mercedes-Benz M'sia 2014 sales up 16.5%

THE by-election in Cameron Highlands on Jan 26 will be the fifth after the 14th general election, and the first in a seat that was won by Barisan Nasional then.

Thus, the assumption is that BN stands a better chance. But considering that its margin of victory was a mere 597 votes, it is...

Politics and Policy: Tussle for Orang Asli votes

The Election Commission (EC) has lodged reports with the police and the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) after the image of a ballot paper for the upcoming Cameron Highlands by-election went viral on social media

EC lodges reports with police and MCMC over viral image of ballot paper

The police has issued 10 ceramah permits to Pakatan Harapan (PH) and five to Barisan Nasional (BN) for the first three days of the upcoming parliamentary by-election campaign trail, said Cameron Highlands police chief Deputy Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah.

"The ceramah permit can be obtained from us or our counterpart at the Kuala Lipis police station by the candidates [themselves] or [their] agents, as provided under Section 24B(3) of Election Offences Act 1954," Ashari said in a statement today.

15 ceramah permits issued to Cameron Highlands by-election candidates for campaign

The People's Progressive Party (MyPPP) will appeal to the Home Minister against the de-registration of the political party by the Registrar of Societies, said its president Tan Sri M. Kayveas

MyPPP to appeal against party de-registration: Kayveas

Pakatan Harapan (PH) is still receiving "friendly and continued support" from the local electorate amid claims that it has a slim chance of winning at the upcoming Cameron Highlands by-election, said its candidate M. Manogaran.

"I feel that the PH is still receiving friendly support from the local electorate," Manogaran told reporters after visiting Felda Sungai Koyan in Jelai, here, today.

PH still getting 'friendly and continued support' despite slim chance of winning, says DAP's Manogaran

Pakatan Harapan candidate for the Cameron Highlands by-election M. Manogaran has told the opposition candidate to not waste any time by lodging a police report amid allegation of money politics and corrupt electoral practices, reiterating that the DAP did not commit any offences by reimbursing monies to its 60 volunteers for meal and transportation allowances.

Telling the opposition coalition to stay focused on the election campaign, Manogaran said the reimbursement process was "not a big deal" and such practices do not contravene election laws.

Don't waste time lodging police report, stay focused on election campaign: DAP's Manogaran

CAMERON HIGHLANDS (Jan 13): No Orang Asli leader should be punished for his political choice in the Cameron Highlands by-election, says Pakatan Harapan candidate M. Manogaran.

The Orang Asli villagers and their leaders such as Tok Batin should come out and vote in the first by-election ...

Vote freely, Manogaran tells Orang Asli leaders

CAMERON HIGHLANDS (Jan 13): Pakatan Harapan (PH) has denied claims of vote-buying in the Cameron Highlands by-election campaign, saying that pictures of money being handed out showed volunteers being reimbursed for petrol costs.

"The reimbursement (for the petrol costs will be declared ...

It’s petrol money for volunteers, not vote-buying, says Pakatan

Target 1 Sdn Bhd, South Malaysia Industries Bhd’s (KL:SMI) largest shareholder with a 30.67% stake, announced on Thursday that the company’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM) proceeded as scheduled on Thursday, with the resolutions to appoint six new directors, including former Perak police chief Datuk Pahlawan Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, being passed.

SMI’s EGM proceeds with resolutions to appoint six new directors passed — Target 1

The United States has no current plans to increase its military presence in Greenland, the US embassy in Copenhagen said on Thursday, after President-elect Donald Trump expressed renewed interest in acquiring the vast Arctic island.

Trump, who takes office on Jan 20, said this week that US control of the strategically important island was an "absolute necessity" and did not rule out using military or economic action such as tariffs against Denmark to make it happen.

US says it has no plans to increase military presence in Greenland

As tensions between the US and China escalate, experts are urging Malaysia and other Asean nations to explore new trade partnerships.

Elina Noor, senior fellow of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Asia Programme, said there is a need for Asean to diversify its collaborations, citing the growing concerns of the Global South.

Malaysia urged to diversify trade partners as US-China tension escalate

Elon Musk will host the leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on X on Thursday, stoking concerns in Berlin and Brussels about possible meddling by the U.S. billionaire in campaigning for Germany's Feb. 23 national election.

Musk to host German far-right leader on X, stirs angst about election meddling

The pound fell to its lowest since late 2023 on Thursday, under pressure from a selloff in global bonds that has driven the UK government's borrowing costs to their highest in over 16 years, which has reignited concern about Britain's finances.

Pound slides to 14-month low as gilt pain intensifies

SWA Shipping Sdn Bhd is facing a deadline of February 25 as Pos Logistics Bhd is considering terminating the RM123.21 million deal for the acquisition of PNSL Bhd.

The deadline marks the point at which SWA Shipping has failed to meet its obligations under the sales and purchase agreement (SPA), said Pos Malaysia Bhd in a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Thursday.

SWA Shipping faces Feb 25 deadline as Pos Logistics may terminate RM123.21 mil PNSL acquisition deal

Public Bank Bhd's (KL:PBBANK) conditional mandatory takeover offer for the remaining shares of insurer LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI) that it does not own has lapsed, as it did not secure sufficient acceptances by the close of the offer on Thursday.

Public Bank's MGO for LPI Capital closes without fulfilling 50% acceptance level

A total of 87% of individuals aged 16 to 60, including parents, agree that the implementation of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN)  should be extended.

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said a public survey conducted by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (Midas), which involved 3,092 respondents, showed that parents also want their children to have a clear direction in life.

87% of respondents, including parents, agree National Service should be extended — Johari

Ukraine’s leader made a plea to press on with support for his war effort 11 days before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged a swift end to the fighting.

Zelenskiy warns it’d be ‘crazy to drop the ball’ on war effort

Los Angeles plunged into its worst natural disaster in decades as wildfires driven by hurricane-strength wind gusts tore through prosperous neighbourhoods, killed at least five people and forced more than 100,000 residents to flee.

Los Angeles struggles to battle fires as Pentagon offers aid

There is a possibility for Public Bank Bhd (KL: PBBANK) to offer "more than biannual" dividend payments, despite not having the highest dividend yield, according to Kenanga Investment Research.

Kenanga sees possibility for Public Bank offering 'more than biannual' dividends, cites synergies from LPI acquisition

Malaysia’s technology stocks broadly fell on Thursday following news reports that the US is planning to impose further export curbs on artificial intelligence (AI) chips to keep them out of the hands of China and Russia.

Malaysia's tech stocks broadly lower amid news of US export curbs on AI chips

The worst is over for Malaysian banks’ asset quality, and investors should take the opportunity to buy during near-term profit-taking for their solid loan growth and dividend yields, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank.

Worst is over for banks' asset quality, buy into selldown — MIDF

Malaysian construction stocks extended their decline on Thursday, amid wider market selldown sparked by worries of escalation in global trade tensions.

The retreat followed strong rallies of builders last year, which continued into the first week of 2025. “After having a good run, a healthy correction is expected, and any noise will trigger a pullback,” said Danny Wong, who manages assets worth over RM5 billion as the chief executive officer of Areca Capital.

Malaysian construction stocks extend decline on data centre concerns

Some European firms are sacrificing efficiency and losing their global edge as they wall off their operations in China and come under pressure to produce more locally, according to a business group whose members include many of the continent’s biggest companies.

European firms say China’s pressure to go local is raising costs

BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, expects Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s reform agenda to be hindered by ongoing signs of friction between the component parties of the unity government.

BMI: Political tensions within unity govt may slow down Anwar’s reform agenda

President Joe Biden’s administration plans one additional round of restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp just days before leaving office, a final push in his effort to keep advanced technologies out of the hands of China and Russia.

Biden to further limit Nvidia AI chip exports in final push

Palm oil could hit as high as RM5,000 per tonne over the next few months, though the high prices are unlikely to be sustained beyond the first quarter, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) flagged.

Palm oil could hit RM5,000 in next few months but unsustainable beyond 1Q — HLIB

Malaysia’s stock market will have little upside ahead following strong run-up even as economic growth remains intact, HSBC flagged on Thursday.

Valuations are not as appealing, especially when compared to elsewhere in Asean, HSBC said in a note.

Malaysia stocks have little upside ahead after recent rally, says HSBC

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) (KL:TENAGA), Malaysia's largest utility company, views data centres as highly attractive customers for its infrastructure projects, offering excellent returns on investment (ROI).

TNB: Data centres 'best customers' for infrastructure investment

Malaysia's neutral stance&nbsp;in the US-China tech cold war faces growing challenges moving forward, according to Professor Dr Chris Miller.

As the author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, Miller notes that Malaysia has benefited from trade diversion due to its neutrality, but sustaining this position will become more difficult.

Expert warns of rising challenges to Malaysia's neutrality in US-China tech conflict

The takeover offer of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd or MAHB (KL:AIRPORT) by Gateway Development Alliance (GDA) marks a critical inflection point for Malaysia’s aviation sector and its future in the hyper-competitive Asean region. With GDA securing 84.1% of MAHB shares and extending the offer period to Jan 17, the stage is set for a seismic shift in how Malaysia’s airports are managed. If the consortium achieves the 90% threshold required for delisting, MAHB will transition from the scrutiny of public markets into the hands of private ownership, enabling GDA to execute a bold, long-term restructuring strategy without the burden of quarterly earnings pressures.

Can Gateway Development Alliance help MAHB take flight again?

Malaysia’s upcoming five-year development plan, the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), has been moulded in a “globalist lens”, according to Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.

Rafizi: 13MP will adopt globalist stance against protectionism, isolationism

Major shareholders of NPC Resources Bhd (KL:NPC) are in talks for a proposal that could lead to the&nbsp;Sabah-based palm oil producer being taken private at RM2.82 per share.

NPC Resources' major shareholders in talks that could lead to privatisation — statement

The 20-year Treasury bond offered a grim warning as a selloff fuelled by inflationary angst gripped global debt markets: 5% yields are already here.

Treasury market gets first 5% yield in sign of what could come

Former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Samad has filed an application to disqualify the law firm of Messrs Lee Hishammuddin Allen &amp; Gledhill (LHAG) from representing Felda and its subsidiary Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC) in its RM2 billion suit against him and 28 others, in relation to the KL Vertical City (KLVC) project.

Shahrir wants law firm representing Felda and FIC to be disqualified; trial postponed

Malaysia's property sector will be mainly driven by the completion of mega infrastructure projects and the transition to new technologies this year, according to CBRE | WTW group managing director Tan Ka Leong at the media launch of the real estate consultancy's 2025 Market Outlook Report earlier on Thursday.

CBRE | WTW: Mega infrastructure projects, new technologies to shape Malaysian real estate industry in 2025

BIMB Securities expects Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) to report strong double-digit growth for its final quarter and FY2024 earnings, driven by a robust securities trading segment.

BIMB expects Bursa to report double-digit earnings for 4Q and FY2024

Malaysia aims to become the region's conduit for electricity, talent, and supply chain diversification, while also strengthening its position in oil and gas, semiconductors, and Islamic finance&nbsp;this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia aims to be conduit for electricity, talent, and supply chain diversification in 2025, says PM

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