KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s venture capital fund-of-funds, Jelawang Capital Sdn Bhd, has appointed Howard Soh as CEO, effective Oct 1.

Soh’s appointment comes about 15 months after former CEO Bryan Lim left Jelawang and its parent, Khazanah, at the end of June 2025, ...

Jelawang Capital appoints new CEO Howard Soh after long vacancy

China continues to deepen its ties with Asean through closer capital market collaborations, industrial ecosystem and cross-border investment channels, including the launch of the first Belt and Road exchange-traded fund (ETF), said Wang Sheng, chairman of China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd (CGS).

China-Asean ties move beyond trade into capital markets

During the California gold rush of the 1850s, many prospectors dreamt of striking it rich by finding gold. Yet some of the most consistent fortunes were made not by those digging for gold, but by those selling the picks, shovels and supplies that enabled the boom.

More than a century la...

Pitfalls & Pitch Calls: Risks and opportunities in the AI boom

Asked to describe an entitled child, most of us understandably would describe that child as spoiled, demanding or accustomed to getting everything he or she asks for. Yet, some psychologists are increasingly suggesting that we may be looking at the wrong thing.

Imagine two children who ...

Wealth, by Design: The surprising investment lesson from an entitled child

Ray Farris, chief economist at Prudential PLC (UK) and Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd, sees further upside in Asian equities as US hyperscalers pour money into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. He says, however, that investors should favour selected markets and companies over b...

Event: Selective opportunities in Asia’s US$3.7 tril AI boom

Malaysian investors may soon be able to trade Hong Kong exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts ­(REITs) on the local bourse in ringgit, without currency conversion, and in board lots of 100 units. They may also be able to participate in the initial public offerings (IPOs) ...

Cover Story: New playbook on Hong Kong

Hive Ventures has set its sights on two Malaysian start-ups — one in fintech and the other in supply chain management — as it expects to close at least four new deals across Southeast Asia by year-end.

The investments form part of the venture capital firm’s bet on artificial intelligenc...

Venture Capital: Taiwan-based Hive Ventures targeting third and fourth deals in Malaysia

CoKeeps, one of the three digital asset custodians licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has been quietly expanding its business and product suites over the past 2½ years with fresh funding from investors.

In an interview with Wealth, its CEO Suhanna Husein says the firm ...

Digital Asset: CoKeeps positioning for data sovereignty

The income fund trend stretched into mid-August, with six new funds launched between July 17 and Aug 12, according to the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM).

The six funds were PMB Shariah Stable Distribution Income, AHAM AIIMAN Global Thematic Mixed Asset, Opus Life Sett...

Funds: Only six funds launched between mid-July and mid-August

While Grab and Gojek continue to dominate the urban e-hailing and on-demand delivery market, Haloje Delivery has stepped in to meet the needs of underserved communities in the suburban and semi-urban areas.

Haloje founder and director Jalluddin Abu Hassan conceived the idea in 2019 afte...

TheWall: Delivery and e-hailing platform Haloje aims to raise RM2 mil for expansion

PETALING JAYA (Aug 14): BLOX, the fintech company behind the ringgit-denominated stablecoin MYRC, has announced the successful close of its US$1 million seed funding round.

MYRC issuer BLOX completes US$1 mil seed funding round

PUTRAJAYA (Aug 13): VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million in three Bumiputera-led technology companies, with the investments targeting industrial automation, healthcare technology and digital accessibility.

VentureTECH invests RM28 mil in three Bumiputera tech companies

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 13): Halogen Capital, a licensed digital asset fund manager and digital wealth solution provider, has launched Halogen Partner Portfolios, a dedicated business to business to consumer  (B2B2C) investment solution that investors can access from as little as RM1,000 through licensed intermediaries.

Halogen Capital rolls out multi-asset portfolios via B2B2C model

Singapore is the most expensive city in the world, followed by Zurich and Monaco, according to Julius Baer’s “Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026”, which was published on July 7. Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, broke into the top three for the first time, nudging Hong Kong into fourth place. Bangkok made its way into the top 10 list for the first time in at least the last five years, according to the report.

Singapore is world’s most expensive city, Bangkok ranked 10th

Asian bonds looked set to track Treasuries lower as the US-Iran standoff kept oil prices elevated, adding to inflation concerns and bets on further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.

Asian bonds to decline as oil fans inflation fears

Oil rose a second day as uncertainty over progress in US-Iran talks weighed against signs of strong demand and a resumption of flows through a key pipeline from top exporter Saudi Arabia. West Texas Intermediate advanced above US$93 a barrel after ticking higher in the previous session, while Brent closed near US$105.

Oil extends gain as Iran uncertainty outweighs Saudi pipe return

A  standoff between the US and Iran spurred oil-market volatility, dragging down stocks and bonds on concerns that potential inflationary pressures could trigger Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Stocks fall as US-Iran standoff boosts bond yields

The market moves, corporate deals and top headlines of the day, at a glance.

Gamuda, Zetrix AI, Sunsuria, TSH Resources, Hap Seng, GUH, Willowglen, KKB, Kinergy Advancement, Poh Kong, Zetrix AI, AYER

Thong Bowl restaurant chain operator, Thong World Bhd has filed its draft prospectus for an ACE Market listing, as the group seeks to raise fresh capital to open more outlets and deploy kiosk machines.

Mokhzani-linked restaurant operator Thong World files draft prospectus

Paramount Skydance Corp’s plan to sell more than US$44 billion (RM181.46 billion) of bonds in US dollars and euros to fund its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery Inc is now in motion, kicking off the main portion of the year’s largest M&A financing.

Paramount puts US$44 bil bond sale for Warner deal in motion

Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of Tata Sons Pvt, proposed that the holding company of India’s biggest conglomerate merge with two of its unlisted units to stave off a listing order.

Tata Trusts propose restructuring of Tata Sons to avoid listing

SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite having one of its engines down, overcoming this hitch mid-flight to deploy the first batch of new Starlink satellites as Elon Musk's company plans to put the vehicle into routine use starting later this year.

SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys Starlink satellites

President Donald Trump will announce on Monday a Minnesota company's plan to build a US$15 billion (RM61.3 billion) steel mill in Iowa, a White House official said, a major investment that the administration is highlighting as it seeks to promote domestic manufacturing ahead of the November mid-term elections.

Trump to unveil planned US$15b Iowa steel project

A former chief executive officer (CEO) of Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC), investigated for alleged misappropriation involving the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City (KLVC) project, is scheduled to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Tuesday (Sept 29).

Ex-Felda Investment Corp CEO to be charged over KL Vertical City project on Tuesday 

Thong Bowl restaurant chain operator, Thong World Bhd has filed its draft prospectus for an ACE Market listing, as the group seeks to raise fresh capital to open more outlets and deploy kiosk machines.

Digital services firm Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX), whose external&nbsp;auditors resigned on Monday, announced on the same day that it has completed the payout of its delayed cash dividend to all eligible shareholders.

Zetrix AI pays out delayed cash dividend as auditor exits, excludes shares tied to shareholder's legal action

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) on Monday announced the resignation of its external auditor,&nbsp;TGS TW PLT.

Zetrix AI announces resignation of TGS TW as external auditor 

The market moves, corporate deals and top headlines of the day, at a glance.

Property developer AYER Holdings Bhd (KL:AYER) has proposed to acquire for RM138 million cash two parcels of contiguous freehold land along Jalan Kuchai Lama here, with a combined area of 9.11 acres, for future development projects.

AYER Holdings to acquire Jalan Kuchai Lama land for RM138m cash

Wall Street's main indices fell on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict, leading to a spike in crude prices that revived inflation worries and drove Treasury yields higher.

Wall Street slips as oil spikes after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal

Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KL:KINERGY) founder Datuk Dr Lai Keng Onn has become the single largest shareholder of marine vessels operator Avangaad Bhd (KL:AVANGAAD), after acquiring a 278.38 million-share block from Sindora Bhd and Kulim (M) Bhd.

Kinergy Advancement founder Lai becomes Avangaad's single largest shareholder as Sindora, Kulim exit

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (KL:POHKONG) closed its financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), with a 59.6% surge in fourth-quarter net profit, as higher gold prices lifted margins and operating profit.

Poh Kong closes FY2026 at record high as 4Q profit surges nearly 60%, plans 5 sen dividend

Thousands gathered at Masjid As-Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah here on Monday afternoon to perform funeral prayers for the late Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, which were held twice, with the congregation&nbsp;filling the mosque and spilling into the area outside the prayer hall.&nbsp;

Thousands turn up for funeral prayers for Tun Dr Hasmah

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged more Malaysian companies to expand their presence in Saudi Arabia and pursue collaborations that benefit both countries.

PM urges Malaysian companies to expand in Saudi Arabia

Malaysia is seeing higher cargo flows and exports amid disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, but some of these gains could reverse if shipping routes normalise, according to Penaga Research and Consultancy.

Malaysia needs to turn temporary shipping gains into structural advantage — Penaga

Property developer Sunsuria Bhd (KL:SUNSURIA) is selling a piece of freehold commercial land in Sepang, Selangor, for RM316.84 million cash to Amazon Data Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Sunsuria to sell Sepang land to Amazon’s local unit for RM316.84m cash

PESB Bhd, an electrical engineering firm, has filed for a listing on the ACE Market to raise funds for expansion and future projects.

Power engineering firm PESB files for ACE Market IPO to fund expansion, future projects

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on Monday paid their final&nbsp;respects to the late Tun Dr&nbsp;Hasmah Mohd Ali at Masjid As-Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah here.

Anwar, Wan Azizah pay final respects to Tun Dr Hasmah

KKB Engineering Bhd (KL:KKB) said on Monday that it has secured RM462 million contracts from Sarawak Shell Bhd and two other companies.&nbsp;

KKB Engineering bags RM462m in jobs from Sarawak Shell, 2 other firms

The late Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali was laid to rest at Pusara Negara, Precinct 20 here at 6.20pm Monday, with her husband Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, their children and family members present.

Tun Dr Hasmah laid to rest at Pusara Negara

A former chief executive officer (CEO) of Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC), investigated for alleged misappropriation involving the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City (KLVC) project, is scheduled to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Tuesday (Sept 29).

The European Union is poised to remove Vietnam and Panama from its list of tax havens when EU finance ministers meet in Luxembourg next month.

Vietnam and Panama to be removed from EU’s tax haven blacklist

Sabah-based gold mining firm Aumas Resources Bhd (KL:AUMAS) said on Monday its chief executive officer Chong Tzu Khen will be on administrative leave until further notice after he was charged with three counts of corruption at the&nbsp;Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court on Monday.

Aumas Resources CEO on administrative leave pending graft case outcome 

The defence on Monday&nbsp;grilled a prosecution witness on inconsistencies between witness statements and testimonies in Lim Guan Eng's Penang undersea tunnel corruption trial with those in a related case. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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