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20 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

Developing the nation while plugging 1MDB’s bottomless pitKUALA LUMPUR: While expectations were high after the 14th general election on May 9, 2018, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad highlighted that most of the administration’s efforts for the past year have been to “plug the almost bottomless pit created by the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)” s...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / The Edge Financial Daily

20 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

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20 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

EPF may cease to exist in our lifetime — CEOKUALA LUMPUR: The rising gig economy and an ageing population are expected to cause a decline in the percentage of workers who contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), according to its chief executive officer (CEO) Tunku Ali-zakri Alias. “There might actually come a point in ti...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / The Edge Financial Daily

20 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

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19 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

Guan Eng '100% confident' Pakatan Harapan govt will do better than BNWith the implementation of reforms to ensure a clean government, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng is "100% confident" that the Pakatan Harapan government will do better than the former Barisan Nasional (BN) administration.

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / theedgemarkets.com

19 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

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19 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

Five issues equity investors want to knowKUALA LUMPUR: 'Ambition. Purpose. Clarity.' This is the theme and likely the very things that Malaysia’s investing fraternity will be looking out for at the largest capital market event in the country that will start today, the first time the annual event is being held under the Pakatan Harapan g...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / The Edge Financial Daily

19 Mar 2019, 08:00 am

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02 Jul 2018, 08:00 am

Zeti looking forward to working with PNB, to remain in CEPKUALA LUMPUR (July 2): Newly appointed Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) chairman Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz says she will continue to serve as a member of the Council of Eminent Persons (CEP). "We're halfway through (our work). It's been about 50 days already," she told reporters after at...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / theedgemarkets.com

02 Jul 2018, 08:00 am

18 May 2018, 08:00 am

GDP growth down to 5.4% in 1QKUALA LUMPUR: The economy expanded in the first quarter of 2018 (1Q18) by 5.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) — the weakest in five quarters and marginally below the market consensus forecast of 5.5%. But economists are unperturbed by the lower growth rate as it still remained above 5%. “You cann...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / The Edge Financial Daily

18 May 2018, 08:00 am

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17 May 2018, 08:00 am

Five foreign insurers at 'significant stage' of discussion to secure Malaysian participationKUALA LUMPUR (May 17): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said five foreign insurers in Malaysia are at a “significant stage” of discussion with domestic investors to take up at least 30% stakes in their businesses. This is in relation to the country's new rules on foreign insurer ownership. BN...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / theedgemarkets.com

17 May 2018, 08:00 am

20 Jul 2017, 08:00 am

Shareholders reject Hengan’s takeover offer for Wang-ZhengKUALA LUMPUR: China’s Hengan International Group Co Ltd’s unconditional mandatory takeover offer for the remaining shares it doesn’t own in Wang-Zheng Bhd has been rejected by the latter’s shareholders. At an offer price of RM1.14 per share, Hengan only obtained acceptances for 3,000 sh...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / The Edge Financial Daily

20 Jul 2017, 08:00 am

29 Dec 2016, 08:00 am

Kuantan Flour Mills shares surge after MoU with Lotus EssentialThis article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on December 29, 2016. KUALA LUMPUR: Kuantan Flour Mills Bhd (KFM) saw its share price more than double yesterday on renewed hopes of a regularisation plan from the Practice Note 17 (PN17) company...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / The Edge Financial Daily

29 Dec 2016, 08:00 am

21 Oct 2016, 08:00 am

‘Selangor on track towards achieving 2016’s RM6b investment target’This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on October 21, 2016. KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor state government, which has trimmed its direct investment target for its manufacturing sector by 25% year-on-year to RM6 billion this year amid the...

By Wong Ee Lin & Samantha Ho / The Edge Financial Daily

21 Oct 2016, 08:00 am

Indonesia detains judge for alleged bribery in palm oil case involving Wilmar's unit

Road closures, diversions during upcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia

Fahmi gives telcos until 5pm today to resolve internet issues, or face stern action

China's Xi vows to Indonesia's Prabowo to deepen partnership, Xinhua says

Luxury confectioner looks to take LVMH-backed Saudi brand Bateel global

Miti to present new analysis on impact of US tariffs at National Geo-Economic Action Council meeting on Monday

Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs

Start-up: Making freshwater prawns affordable

Listicle: Escape to cosy town

The Pitch Deck: How not to lose money investing in new tech

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