Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has updated its sustainability reporting requirements in the Main Market and ACE Market listing requirements to align with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Bursa updates sustainability reporting to align with National Sustainability Reporting Framework

Shares of Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) may have little upside as valuations stretched with the recent rally in share prices while earnings outlook remained clouded by both costs and sales concerns.

Top Glove shares have may little further upside amid stretched valuations, outlook cloudy — analysts

VentureTECH Sdn Bhd (VentureTECH) and MTC Orec Sdn Bhd (MTC Orec) have formed strategic partnerships to accelerate the development of MTC Orec's biomethane plants, reinforcing both companies' commitment to sustainable growth and renewable energy innovation.

VentureTECH, MTC Orec partner to accelerate biomethane projects in Malaysia

KLCC Holdings to develop 486 acres of land acquired from Bandar Malaysia

Scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) said on Monday it has filed a legal claim of more than US$1 billion (RM4.5 billion) against corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its chief executive officer, alleging the firm knowingly facilitated over US$7 billion in fraudulent transactions.

1MDB files legal claim against Amicorp Group seeking over US$1b for alleged fraud

The High Court has dismissed Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh's libel suit against former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Musa Hassan over his comments that she was trying to turn Malaysia into a “Christian nation”.

High Court judicial commissioner Arziah Mohamad Apandi in a decision delivered on Monday (Dec 23) said that the Segambut member of parliament (MP) failed to establish essential elements in a defamatory suit and that there was no malice in Musa's statement. She awarded costs of RM40,000 to Musa.

Court dismisses Hannah Yeoh's suit against former IGP over 'Christian nation' comment

Tun Musa Aman was not a contender for the position of Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah as there were others, such as current chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, in the running. His name only cropped up one month ago as a replacement for Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, whose term ends this month.

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Alternative Views: Musa Aman’s comeback spells new chapter for Sabah politics

International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a consortium of six global financial institutions will lend over US$900 million (RM4 billion) to US-based Yondr for the construction of its data centre in Malaysia.

World Bank's IFC, consortium lend over US$900 mil to Yondr for data centre in Malaysia

Malaysia has been ranked first among regional peers in Southeast Asia in Knight Frank’s SEA-5 Data Centre Opportunity Index for the second consecutive year with an annual take-up of 429 megawatts (MW).

Knight Frank: Malaysia continues to lead regional data centre index

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) said on Monday that it is currently embarking on the succession of its chief executive officer Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift through its nomination and remuneration committee.

Bursa Malaysia says embarking on CEO succession

The Madani Government’s initiative in implementing the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid is seen as a very meaningful effort in helping the people face the current cost of living challenges.

Madani government committed to ensuring people's well-being through Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah

Malaysia Airlines Bhd has grounded its brand-new Airbus A330neo for at least 48 hours following “a series of technical issues” in less than a week since its inaugural flight, Business Times reported.

Malaysia Airlines grounds new Airbus plane barely days after first flight — report

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Malaysian education and technology, METEOR Group stands as a visionary conglomerate, transforming traditional learning paradigms through strategic innovation and technological integration.

METEOR Group: Architecting Malaysia's Digital Education Ecosystem

Taxes are a cornerstone of economic development, providing the resources to fund essential public services such as education, healthcare and infrastructure — directly contributing to economic growth.

HASiL: Simplifying tax compliance with MyTax and e-Invoice

The voting pattern at Tomypak Holdings Bhd’s (KL:TOMYPAK) recent annual general meeting (AGM) clearly shows that a group of shareholders with about 88 million shares, representing 20% of the company, are at odds with the current management. The 20% block voted against all seven resolutions tabled during the AGM held last week. During the meeting, an independent director, who had served on the board since 2015, was not retained.

Frankly Speaking: Interesting signs emerge at Tomypak’s AGM

NEWS: OMS Group’s Ronnie Lim named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

No sooner had the global economy started to put the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic behind it than a whole new set of challenges opened up for 2025.

In 2024, the world's central banks were finally able to start lowering interest rates after largely winning the battle against inflation without sparking a global recession.

Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025

Bond traders have rarely suffered so much from a Federal Reserve (Fed) easing cycle. Now they fear 2025 threatens more of the same.

US 10-year yields have climbed more than three-quarters of a percentage point since central bankers started slashing benchmark interest rates in September. It’s a counterintuitive, loss-inducing response, marking the biggest jump in the first three months of a rate-cutting cycle since 1989.

Bond traders turn to 2025 amid most agonising easing in decades

US President-elect Donald Trump filled out key defence and crypto policy roles in his next administration, making billionaire Stephen Feinberg official as the No 2 at the Pentagon and picking Michael Kratsios to lead tech policy at the White House.

Trump makes crypto and defence picks for his second-term team

Malaysia Airlines Bhd has grounded its brand-new Airbus A330neo for at least 48 hours following “a series of technical issues” in less than a week since its inaugural flight, Business Times reported.

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd will give a one-off payment to junior employees globally for the second year in a row to alleviate ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

OCBC junior staff to receive S$7.5 mil cost-of-living payout

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) said on Monday that it is currently embarking on the succession of its chief executive officer Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift through its nomination and remuneration committee.

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to reassert US control over the Panama Canal on Sunday, accusing Panama of charging excessive rates to use the Central American passage and drawing a sharp rebuke from Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino.

Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal over transit fees

Asian shares rallied on Monday after a benign reading on US inflation restored some hope for further policy easing next year, while there was relief that Washington had averted a government shutdown.

Asia shares rally on US inflation relief

Personal debt is overwhelming an increasing number of Japanese as higher interest rates and the rising cost of living bite.

Consumer loans are rising at the highest rate in 16 years. Household borrowing exceeded incomes for the first time last year.

Bankruptcies, suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt

Scandal-hit Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) said on Monday it has filed a legal claim of more than US$1 billion (RM4.5 billion) against corporate services provider Amicorp Group and its chief executive officer, alleging the firm knowingly facilitated over US$7 billion in fraudulent transactions.

Tun Musa Aman was not a contender for the position of Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah as there were others, such as current chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, in the running. His name only cropped up one month ago as a replacement for Tun Juhar Mahiruddin, whose term ends this month.

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International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a consortium of six global financial institutions will lend over US$900 million (RM4 billion) to US-based Yondr for the construction of its data centre in Malaysia.

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Malaysia has been ranked first among regional peers in Southeast Asia in Knight Frank’s SEA-5 Data Centre Opportunity Index for the second consecutive year with an annual take-up of 429 megawatts (MW).

The High Court has dismissed Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh's libel suit against former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Musa Hassan over his comments that she was trying to turn Malaysia into a “Christian nation”.

High Court judicial commissioner Arziah Mohamad Apandi in a decision delivered on Monday (Dec 23) said that the Segambut member of parliament (MP) failed to establish essential elements in a defamatory suit and that there was no malice in Musa's statement. She awarded costs of RM40,000 to Musa.

The Madani Government’s initiative in implementing the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid is seen as a very meaningful effort in helping the people face the current cost of living challenges.

News Corp has agreed to sell its Australian cable TV unit Foxtel to British-owned sports network DAZN for A$3.4 billion (US$2 billion or RM9.5 billion) including debt, cutting the Murdoch-controlled media empire's exposure to a business up-ended by streaming platforms.

Murdoch's News Corp to sell Foxtel to Britain's DAZN for US$2.1 bil

His second term doesn’t start for a month, but Donald Trump is already sending shock waves around the world.

His trade threats helped set off a cabinet crisis in Canada that has Prime Minister Justin Trudeau teetering. In Europe, tariff fears have weakened already-wobbling governments.

Trump upending global politics a month before taking office

In a rare display of “independence”, the independent directors of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) (KL:AIRPORT) told shareholders to reject the offer to take the company private.

Frankly Speaking: Funds put in a bind over MAHB

Australia’s new targets for carbon emission cuts by 2035 are expected to be delayed by several months as a result of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, likely pushing them out beyond the next election which is due to be held by May.

Australia to delay new climate targets following Trump’s return

Honda and Nissan are expected on Monday to announce the start of business integration talks, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the carmakers strive to survive a rapidly changing industry landscape.

The two automakers are hosting board meetings on Monday about the talks and will later hold a joint press conference that Nissan's alliance partner Mitsubishi Motors is also expected to attend, the people said.

Honda, Nissan set to announce launch of integration talks, sources say

It will be a pretty quiet week ahead as Christmas, which falls on Wednesday, will see most global economies’ markets closed except for China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. For Boxing Day, markets in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, as well as most of Europe and Canada, will also be closed. North Korea will commemorate Constitution Day on Dec 27.

The Week Ahead: Window-dressing expectation amid holiday season

VentureTECH Sdn Bhd (VentureTECH) and MTC Orec Sdn Bhd (MTC Orec) have formed strategic partnerships to accelerate the development of MTC Orec's biomethane plants, reinforcing both companies' commitment to sustainable growth and renewable energy innovation.

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