Ekovest Bhd (KL:EKOVEST) narrowed its net loss to RM64.87 million for its fourth quarter ended June 30, 2024 (4QFY2024) from RM95.66 million a year earlier, helped by a turnaround in the performance of its associate.

Ekovest narrows 4Q net loss to RM64.9m

Pharmaniaga Bhd (KL:PHARMA) announced on Friday the appointment of Zulkifli Jaafar as its managing director, effective Sunday (Sept 1).

Pharmaniaga redesignates executive director Zulkifli Jaafar as MD 

Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd’s (KL:MRCB) net profit for the second quarter surged more than fourfold to RM51.18 million from RM10.87 million a year earlier, as contribution from its construction segment doubled.

MRCB’s 2Q net profit jumps over fourfold to RM51m

Pansar Bhd (KL:PANSAR) has clinched an RM804.7 million contract for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Blue-Line Package 2 in Sarawak.

Pansar clinches RM805m contract for Kuching Urban Transportation System

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s (KL:AIRPORT) net profit for the second quarter doubled to RM205.80 million from RM102.53 million a year earlier, thanks to higher contributions from associate and joint venture companies.

MAHB’s 2Q net profit doubles on higher contribution from associates, JVs

Sabah-based plantation company TSH Resources Bhd (KL:TSH) announced changes to its board and management on Friday, including the redesignation of its co-founder Datuk Kelvin Tan.

TSH Resources announces Kelvin Tan as executive chairman, managing director to step down

Public listed companies (PLCs) will no longer be allowed to hold virtual-only general meetings beginning March 1, 2025, Bursa Malaysia and the Securities Commission said on Friday.

Malaysian listed companies no longer allowed to hold virtual-only general meetings next year — regulators

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Thursday.

TNB, Press Metal, IHH, PPB, Genting, Genting Malaysia, Velesto, Tropicana, Kenanga, Capital A, Hong Leong Financial, Hong Leong Bank, Hong Leong Capital, Berjaya Corp, Hartalega, Axiata, 99 Speed Mart, Binastra, KIP REIT

Datasonic Group Bhd’s (KL:DSONIC) net profit for its first quarter ended June 30, 2024 (1QFY2025) climbed 41.96% to RM27.02 million from RM19.04 million a year earlier amid higher earnings from its operations.

Datasonic’s 1Q net profit climbs 42%, pays 0.75 sen dividend

Dagang NeXchange Bhd (KL:DNEX) has posted a net profit of RM4.99 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 (2QFY2024) on a revenue of RM298.11 million.

There are no comparative figures as the company has changed its financial year end to Dec 31, from June 30, the group said in a bourse filing.

DNeX sees weaker performances in IT, energy segments in 2Q

Hong Bee Land Sdn has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1933, when it was known as Hong Bee Textiles. Today, the once low-profile property developer has established itself as one of the leading players in Selangor and Johor.

Hong Bee Land gearing up for more launches

Those who have read When Breath Becomes Air, the beautiful and evocative autobiography by the late neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi that documents his battle against stage IV metastatic lung cancer, can rest assured they won’t be ugly-crying while reaching for the Kleenex in the book Beyond The White Coat.

Of passion + compassion

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has assured that its directive to internet service providers (ISPs) to redirect domain name system (DNS) traffic using third-party DNS servers back to their servers will not affect, disrupt, or block users from accessing legitimate websites.

MCMC assures DNS redirection will safeguard access to legitimate websites

Kluang Umno Youth chief Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah has been picked as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28.

Kluang Umno Youth chief Syed Hussien is BN candidate for Mahkota polls

Asia's most powerful storm this year made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, the meteorological agency said, killing at least two people after tearing through China's island of Hainan, where it reportedly killed another two and injured dozens more.

Super Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam after casualties in China

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the actions of social media providers in curbing criminal activities are still weak even though 21 discussions have been held between the ministry and all platforms so far.

Actions by social media providers to curb crime still weak, says Fahmi

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has called for the restoration of humanity in finance, emphasising the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship and social inclusion.

Sultan Nazrin calls for restoration of humanity in finance

Indian education technology company Byju's auditor BDO Global has resigned after the startup did not provide documents requested following the start of insolvency proceedings, Byju's said on Saturday.

Byju's auditor BDO resigns after start of bankruptcy proceedings, company says

Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed to push ahead with a controversial US$14 billion (RM60.67 billion) cash stimulus plan as her cabinet finalised a blueprint to free Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy from a prolonged period of low growth and chronic household debt.

New Thai PM to push ahead with cash stimulus to revive economy

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Saturday expressed his joy over improvements in the country’s economic situation and trade performance.

His Majesty hoped that the government would continue to work to stimulate the country’s economy to create more job opportunities and increase the income and living standards of the people.

King happy with country's economic, trade performance

Hong Bee Land Sdn has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1933, when it was known as Hong Bee Textiles. Today, the once low-profile property developer has established itself as one of the leading players in Selangor and Johor.

Those who have read When Breath Becomes Air, the beautiful and evocative autobiography by the late neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi that documents his battle against stage IV metastatic lung cancer, can rest assured they won’t be ugly-crying while reaching for the Kleenex in the book Beyond The White Coat.

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