An effective forest restoration project requires a good supply of high-quality seeds, which is a challenge in many countries currently, including Malaysia, said speakers at the launch of the Seed to Tree project at the Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre on Tuesday.

Seed supply and quality a challenge for restoration efforts

Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad’s new book, Saving the Planet: Climate and Environmental Lessons from Malaysia and Beyond, is an easy read about the young minister’s experience in handling the portfolio the first time and his thoughts on w...

Book Review: A layman’s textbook on the climate crisis

In the 1990s, Sabina Alkire faced an uphill battle trying to convince economists that traditional poverty measurements were not comprehensive enough.

She had conducted her doctoral field work in Pakistan, spending time with women who were part of an income generation project run by non-...

Social: Important to measure multidimensional poverty

One of US President Donald Trump’s first actions when he took office last month was to cut the US resettlement programme for refugees and freeze funding for foreign aid.

These actions have had ripple effects throughout the world and in Malaysia, where many refugees are awaiting resettle...

Politics: Trump’s new policies will impact refugees and sustainability initiatives in Malaysia

Despite the withdrawal of the US — the world’s second largest emitter of greenhouse gases — from the Paris Agreement, Malaysia and the rest of the world must continue the battle against climate change, said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad at the Post-COP29 Forum 2025 held on Saturday at Sunway University.

Natural resources minister: The battle against climate change must continue

In the last two weeks of 2024, the solar industry in Malaysia was taken aback by changes to the self-consumption (SelCo) programme for solar power, announced by the Energy Commission Malaysia (ST) and Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation.

The first announcement made on...

Energy: New solar self-consumption guidelines a setback

With the failure of developed countries to provide sufficient climate finance to developing countries at the recent COP29, US President Donald Trump’s second term in office and a shift towards the right in Europe, there is a likelihood that climate action will take a backseat globally.

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Outlook: Reconsider climate strategy to address worst impacts of climate change

Credit cards these days go beyond just offering consumers access to financial resources. The cashback and rewards are a huge reason why consumers choose certain credit cards over others, based on their lifestyle choices.

In recent years, a new kind of credit card that claims to be more ...

Interlude: How to launch a truly ‘sustainable’ credit card

At the beginning of the year, some industry observers speculated that ESG topics might take a back seat to political drama and geopolitical conflicts that are still ongoing in certain parts of the world.

They were right in many ways. More recently, the re-election of Donald Trump as US ...

Cover Story: ESG at yet another crossroads

Year in review: Major ESG-related events in 2024

SARAWAK-based PMG Healthcare Sdn Bhd, the largest primary integrated healthcare provider in East Malaysia, is looking to expand its footprint in Peninsular Malaysia as heightened competition weeds out the weaker players.

The healthcare group, which recently entered into a strategic part...

PMG Healthcare eyes acquisitions as retail pharmas consolidate amid heightened competition

Solar energy solution provider Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) has signed a large-scale solar photovoltaic power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Bhd or TNB (KL:TENAGA).

Solarvest signs large-scale solar power purchase agreement with TNB

Xiaomi Corp is expanding the size of a planned second electric car factory in Beijing, according to a person familiar with the matter, after the success of its first model prompted billionaire co-founder Lei Jun to raise this year’s sales target to 350,000 vehicles.

Xiaomi plans to expand Beijing EV factory to meet surging demand

Oracle Corp is weighing a proposal for a sale of TiKTok’s US operations that would have it provide security assurances and take a small stake in a new American entity while potentially leaving the app’s influential algorithm in Chinese hands, according to people familiar with the matter.

Oracle weighing security backstop, small stake to land TikTok deal — Bloomberg

Malaysian shares fell on Wednesday as investors returned from holiday with caution following overnight losses on Wall Street and sharp declines in neighbouring markets.

The country’s benchmark equity index FBM KLCI fell as much as 15.6 points or 1% to 1,512.21 after three consecutive sessions of gain.

Malaysian shares dip as investors return from holiday with caution

Lee Shau-kee, the Hong Kong billionaire known as “Asia’s Warren Buffett” and whose business empire included real estate, utilities and public infrastructure, has passed away. He was 97.

HK billionaire developer Lee Shau-kee, known as Asia’s Warren Buffett, passes on at 97

The sustainability agenda has become a major concern discussed globally. Malaysia is taking significant steps towards sustainability and climate action, recognising the need for collaborative efforts to protect its natural environment while driving economic growth. A key initiative is the propose...

My Say: Understanding the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill 2025

New World Development Co, the Hong Kong real estate company controlled by the billionaire Cheng family, is in talks with luxury giant Louis Vuitton to open a mega store in one of the developer’s signature malls, according to people familiar with the matter.

Billionaire Cheng family in talks with Louis Vuitton on mega Hong Kong store, Bloomberg reports

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KL:KLK) stock may have more upside ahead, with the palm oil producer on track for a 40% surge in net profit this financial year, said RHB Investment Bank.

KLK to see jump in earnings with higher output, lower costs — RHB

A total of 93,094 diploma graduates have been produced by vocational colleges (KV) to date, exceeding the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) target of 90,000 under the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025.

Over 93,000 vocational college diploma holders produced, surpassing target — MOE

The Court of Appeal (COA) on Wednesday upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision that quashed the proposed fine of RM86.77 million imposed by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) on Grab Holdings Inc, together with its subsidiaries GrabCar Sdn Bhd and MyTeksi Sdn Bhd, in 2019.

Appellate court upholds quashing of proposed RM86.77 mil fine against Grab, two others

Malaysian shares fell on Wednesday as investors returned from holiday with caution following overnight losses on Wall Street and sharp declines in neighbouring markets.

The country’s benchmark equity index FBM KLCI fell as much as 15.6 points or 1% to 1,512.21 after three consecutive sessions of gain.

US President Donald Trump released material related to the 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy on Tuesday, seeking to honor his campaign promise to provide more transparency about the shock event in Texas.

Trump releases JFK assassination documents

Affin Bank Bhd has signed an agreement with Halogen Capital to distribute the Halogen Shariah Defensive Bitcoin Fund, a digital asset fund with an integrated capital preservation strategy, to investors.

Halogen Capital is a digital asset fund manager licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia.

Affin Bank to distribute Bitcoin fund managed by Halogen Capital  

Siemens will cut 5,600 jobs at its Digital Industries business, the engineering company said on Tuesday, in the latest blow for German industry shaken by weak demand at home and abroad.

Siemens to cut 8% of jobs at struggling factory automation business

Bangkok Airways Pcl is gearing up to order as many as 30 new aircraft as it renews its aging fleet and plans for a tourism boost driven by the popularity of television series the White Lotus.

Bangkok Airways seeks 30 new jets as TV series White Lotus boosts tourism

Corporate figure Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din has been appointed as the new chairman of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) for the 2025-2028 session effective Feb 2.

Salim Fateh Din appointed MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board chairman

Heavy selling resumed in Wall Street’s largest technology companies, with American shares snapping a two-day rebound amid signs investors are paring exposure in US risk assets. European stocks gained.

US stocks hit by tech rout on eve of Federal Reserve decision day

Asian stocks were subdued on Wednesday and gold hovered near record highs as economic worries and a shifting geopolitical landscape kept risk appetite in check, while the yen was a tad softer ahead of the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) policy decision.

Asian stocks muted, yen softer ahead of BOJ decision

The Association of Private Healthcare Malaysia (APHM) has rejected the insurance and takaful operators’ (ITOs) proposal for private hospitals to freeze costs for three years and also for the Health Ministry to regulate the pricing of pharmaceuticals or medication. 
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Private hospitals association reject calls for three-year costs freeze, regulation of pharmaceutical pricing

Morgan Stanley is planning to cut about 2,000 employees later this month in the first major workforce reduction under chief executive officer Ted Pick.

Morgan Stanley plans about 2,000 job cuts to cut costs — Bloomberg

Solarvest Holdings Bhd’s (KL:SLVEST) stock edged up on Wednesday, bucking broader market decline, as investors cheer its biggest job win to-date and analysts see more contract flows in coming months.

Solarvest bucks broader market decline as analysts, investors cheer contract win

Bain Capital-owned data centre operator Bridge Data Centres has obtained a US$2.8 billion (RM12.43 billion) loan for its operations in Malaysia, according to people familiar with the matter, marking the its largest bank financing deal ever.

Bain Capital-owned Bridge Data gets record US$2.8 bil loan 

Indonesia's GoTo Gojek on Wednesday reiterated that there was no agreement with any party about a potential transaction after a media report emerged that Singapore-headquartered Grab was moving forward to buy it.

GoTo reiterates no deal in place with any party as it addresses Grab buyout rumours

Gold rose to hit a record high on Wednesday, as Middle East tensions and trade uncertainties lifted the bullion's appeal, while traders awaited the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision later in the day.

Gold hits record high on safe-haven demand; Fed decision in focus

It wasn’t supposed to unfold this way. Just over a year ago, optimism about Indonesia was running high, with investors expecting Prabowo Subianto to extend former president Joko Widodo’s pro-business policies.

Indonesia’s wild stock moves spark fresh investability concerns

HE Group Bhd’s (KL:HEGROUP) earnings could decline this year amid delays in contracts roll out, Phillip Capital warned on Wednesday and cut its target price by 48%.

Contracts delays could snag on HE Group’s earnings, Phillip Capital slashes target price by 48%

Indonesia’s central bank may hold its key interest rate unchanged to support the rupiah, opting for stability after the nation’s veteran finance minister was forced to deny resignation rumors that sent stocks tumbling.

Indonesia may hold rate as stocks, trade turmoil threaten rupiah

Jensen Huang, Nvidia Corp’s chief executive officer, used his annual developer conference to address concerns that the cost of artificial intelligence computing is spiralling out of control.

Nvidia looks to expand AI reign with new chips, personal supercomputers

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as policymakers chose to spend more time gauging how prospects of higher US tariffs would affect the export-reliant economy.

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