Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga) continues to strengthen its dedication to combating fraud and promoting ethical conduct with the launch of its eighth annual Fraud Awareness Week (FAW). This initiative aligns with the United Nations Global Compact’s 10th Principle, underscoring the group’s steadfast commitment to integrity and its ongoing fight against corruption.

Kenanga Investment Bank highlights collective efforts against fraud

Today’s consumers are increasingly aware of how the choices they make may have an impact on the world they live in. Concerned about their health as well as the potential environmental and social consequences of their purchases, these advocates of change actively seek out food products that align with their values. This growing awareness has led to rising demand for sustainably produced palm oil.

Palm oil’s contribution to global health and well-being

SEOUL (Nov 24): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet leaders of South Korean conglomerates, or "chaebol", to attract more foreign direct investments to Malaysia.

Malaysian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Datuk Mohd Zamruni Khalid said a series of meetings wit...

PM will meet South Korea’s conglomerate leaders, attract foreign investment

KOTA BHARU (Nov 24): The Kelantan government is expected to table amendments to the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 in the state legislative assembly in 2025.

Amendments to Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 in Kelantan expected to be tabled next year

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 24): Malaysia Airlines confirmed on Sunday that flight MH79, en route from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur, was diverted to Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Vietnam, due to a technical issue encountered during cruising.

Malaysia Airlines flight MH79 diverted to Vietnam due to technical issue

(Nov 23): One of Malaysia’s wealthiest states is trying to seize control of the nation’s biggest gas reserves, complicating relations in the ruling coalition and threatening a blow to federal revenues.

Borneo challenge looms as Anwar marks two years as Malaysian PM — Bloomberg

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 23): Rackson Group has unveiled a landmark RM1.5 billion gross development value (GDV) project in Bayan Lepas, featuring Le Meridien Penang Airport and Avion serviced apartments.

Rackson Group to transform Bayan Lepas skyline with RM1.5b GDV project

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang reminded Malaysians that racial unity and cultural diversity must continue to be strengthened by all parties and should not be taken for granted.

Don’t take racial unity and diversity for granted, says Aaron

KOTA TINGGI (Nov 24): Johor’s proposal to implement a four-and-a-half-day work week hinges on the state government’s rationale, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Azalina: Johor’s four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt’s rationale

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): The government has called on stakeholders, particularly housing developers, to adopt alternative energy sources such as solar power, and prioritise biodiversity, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Govt urges stakeholders, housing developers to embrace RE, enhance sustainability efforts, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 23): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the Madani government's commitment to prioritising the welfare of the people across all states, including those led by the opposition, by steadily increasing their allocations.

PM: Allocations for all states raised continuously

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 24): William Dalrymple — scholar, detective, master storyteller and acclaimed historian — weaves together the various narratives and legacies of Ancient India in his latest book, The Golden Road, which trumpets the subcontinent’s impact as a primaeval superpower, the effects of which reverberate until today.

His story

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 24): Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) took the No 1 spot at this year’s The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA). This is the second time it has done so, the first time being in 2009. It was also the joint winner of the Best in Qualitative Attributes sub-award this year.

Sime Darby Property takes top spot at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2024

There is still no evidence to show that the pollution at Pantai Esen in Permatang Damar Laut, Batu Maung near here is due to reclamation works for the man-made Silicon Island.

No evidence Pantai Esen pollution due to Silicon Island reclamation works — exco

China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov 30, 2024, to Dec 31, 2025, a foreign ministry spokesperson said last Friday.

China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

MORNING CALL: 25/11/24

The US is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told TASS news agency in remarks published on Sunday, reiterating Moscow's backing of China's stance on Taiwan.

Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

New Zealand retail spending fell for a second straight quarter as high interest rates dented consumer sentiment, adding to signs the economy was in recession in the middle of the year.

New Zealand retail spending slows again, pointing to recession

A US agency that agreed to lend more than US$500 million (RM2.46 billion) to an Adani Group-backed port development in Sri Lanka said it’s still conducting due diligence on the project, following bribery allegations against the conglomerate’s billionaire founder and other top executives.

US development agency conducting due diligence on Adani’s Sri Lanka project

The Australian government on Monday will introduce legislation to implement production tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals to help boost investment in the sector, which could play a major role in energy transition plans.

Australia to propose tax incentives for critical minerals

The engine of a Russian-made passenger plane caught fire after landing at southern Türkiye's Antalya Airport on Sunday, the Turkish transport ministry said in a statement.

Russian-made plane engine catches fire after landing in Türkiye's Antalya

Economists expect Chinese exports to reach a historical high this year as customers rush to front-load orders given President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of higher tariffs when he takes office in January.

Chinese exports to hit record this year before second Trump term

The dollar fell and Bitcoin’s rally stalled as traders viewed Donald Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary as a measured choice, tempering some of the more fevered bets spurred by the president-elect’s victory.

US dollar falls as Treasury pick tempers Trump bets

The dollar fell and Bitcoin’s rally stalled as traders viewed Donald Trump’s pick of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary as a measured choice, tempering some of the more fevered bets spurred by the president-elect’s victory.

From self-proclaimed tree hugger to key driver of Malaysia’s top property development company, Datuk Seri Azmir Merican is not your typical bricks-and-mortar guy.

TEPEA commentary: Malaysia’s best of the best

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) took the No 1 spot at this year’s The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA). This is the second time it has done so, the first time being in 2009. It was also the joint winner of the Best in Qualitative Attributes sub-award this year.

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Note from the publisher: Raising the bar for real estate excellence

A US agency that agreed to lend more than US$500 million (RM2.46 billion) to an Adani Group-backed port development in Sri Lanka said it’s still conducting due diligence on the project, following bribery allegations against the conglomerate’s billionaire founder and other top executives.

Economists expect Chinese exports to reach a historical high this year as customers rush to front-load orders given President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of higher tariffs when he takes office in January.

New Zealand retail spending fell for a second straight quarter as high interest rates dented consumer sentiment, adding to signs the economy was in recession in the middle of the year.

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award debuted 14 years ago to recognise green buildings with outstanding and exemplary attributes beyond those embraced for formal green building certification.

The Edge Malaysia-PAM Green Excellence Award 2024 Judges - Judges’ citation

After 15 years, Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) has reclaimed the coveted title of Malaysia’s top property developer. The last time the company lifted the crown was in 2009.

Top Property Developers Awards judges’ comments

The year is looking good for Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIME­PROP). After achieving record-high revenue and operating profit — since its demerger in 2017 — of RM3.4 billion and RM606.4 million respectively in FY2023, ended Dec 31, the group has chalked up its strongest nine-month performance to date for the period ended Sept 30 with a 35% increase in revenue to RM3.27 billion, while operating profit grew 51% to RM729.5 million.

On a transformation trajectory

The US is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told TASS news agency in remarks published on Sunday, reiterating Moscow's backing of China's stance on Taiwan.

The Australian government on Monday will introduce legislation to implement production tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals to help boost investment in the sector, which could play a major role in energy transition plans.

The engine of a Russian-made passenger plane caught fire after landing at southern Türkiye's Antalya Airport on Sunday, the Turkish transport ministry said in a statement.

Walking into The Edison George Town in the heart of Penang’s capital feels like stepping into the past. Much like the many colonial-era buildings in the city, the historical architecture of Asian and European influences has imbued it with a multicultural charm.

Breathing new life into a century-old mansion

China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov 30, 2024, to Dec 31, 2025, a foreign ministry spokesperson said&nbsp;last Friday.

The latest models in Google’s flagship series, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, hit the market this August with much fanfare. After some hands-on time with the Pixel 9, it’s clear it has standout features, but as with any device, it’s not without a few quirks.

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Tech In Review: Keeping up with the Google Pixel 9

As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grapple with the complexities of cross-border payments in an increasingly digitalised world, fintech companies are stepping in to transform the landscape. These companies offer solutions that traditional banks may lack — for instance, covering payment servic...

Fintech: Helping SMEs with cross-border payments

When Tengku Datuk Ab Aziz Tengku Mahmud was appointed to lead the 40-acre mixed-use Merdeka 118 precinct development project in 2010, the new role came naturally to him following his years of experience in leading property divisions at various companies before that.

Taking on a nationally significant landmark project

City &amp; Country met up with Datuk Jeffrey Ng, a well-liked veteran in the real estate industry, at Wisma Rehda in Petaling Jaya for a photoshoot and interview, as Ng is a recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to the Real Estate Industry award at The Edge Malaysia Property Excellence Awards 2024.

Building on a legacy of knowledge

Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA), has been on the up and up since 2022, during which it posted record sales, revenue and earnings of RM4 billion, RM2.7 billion and RM342 million respectively for the financial year ended July 31, 2022. That same year, it rolled out its overseas expansion plans along with an annual property sales target of RM8 billion by 2028.

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