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DID YOU KNOW.. as a director or top management of a company you can be fined or jailed if your employee committed an offence of bribery?

C4 Center's Corporate Liability Provision video will guide you through the basics of the provision. We will be able to help your company navigate thro...

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Censof Holdings Bhd (KL: CENSOF) said on Thursday that it has secured a RM4.3 million contract from pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) or KWAP, to replace and implement a new cloud-based accounting system.

The system, dubbed the government resource planning (GRP) system, is designed to migrate operations from on-premises to cloud-based platforms, aiming to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accessibility while streamlining processes and improving adaptability.

Censof bags RM4.3 mil cloud-based accounting system contract from KWAP

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has issued a statement to give the assurance that it is closely monitoring recent takeover activities in the Malaysian market to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, and to safeguard the integrity of the capital market, citing recent interest in such matters.

SC says it is keeping close watch on takeovers amid public interest in MAHB deal

Nanyang-style coffeehouse chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd (KL:KOPI) concluded its maiden trading day on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia with its share price almost doubled, following strong demand during its initial public offering (IPO).

Oriental Kopi serves a strong dose of caffeine on ACE Market debut

Six more individuals, including current and former banking officers, have been remanded for five days to assist in investigations into a corruption case involving the processing and approval of personal loan applications submitted by a financial consultancy firm.

Op Sky: Six more people, including bank officers, remanded

Datuk Suboh Md Yasin, a former director of SRC International Sdn Bhd, testified in the High Court on Thursday that the company's memorandum and articles of association (M&A) did not explicitly prohibit or allow political donations.

SRC's company charter silent on political donations, court hears

Maintenance and upgrading works led to a decline in net property income (NPI) for IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) (KL:IGBREIT) and IGB Commercial REIT (KL:IGBCR) in their fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (4QFY2024). Property developer IGB Bhd is the sponsor of both trusts, holding 47.95% in IGB REIT and 50.01% in IGB Commercial REIT.

IGB REIT reports dips in 4Q net property incomes amid upgrades

All parties must think and act rationally and sensibly following the recent incident involving the sale of ham and cheese sandwich in a mini-market, said National Unity Advisory Council member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

Lee Lam Thye urges all to act rationally, sensibly over ham and cheese sandwich issue

What began as a simple e-hailing and food delivery service has blossomed into a multifaceted powerhouse platform, driving economic empowerment and fostering inclusive growth, particularly in Penang.

Grab Malaysia is not just changing the way people move but is also reshaping the local economy and tourism scene through its tech-driven solutions.

Grab’s tech evolution powers Penang’s economic and tourism growth

A former company director was fined RM450,000 by the Sessions Court here on Thursday for submitting fake documents to the authorities and possessing more than the permitted amount of subsidised cooking oil in 2022.

Ex-company director fined RM450,000 for submitting fake documents, possessing subsidised cooking oil beyond permitted amount

YTL Corp Bhd (KL:YTL) and YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) have each proposed a bonus issue of free warrants, on the basis of one free warrant for every five shares held in the respective companies. The warrants are planned to be exercised at a discount to the share prices of each company — at 37% discount for YTL Corp, and a 39.5% discount for YTL Power based on their closing prices on Thursday — bourse filings showed.

YTL Corp, YTL Power plan free warrants; exercise prices at discount to market prices

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 23): The High Court allowed the forfeiture of Ricky Wong Shee Kai’s luxury condominium unit at Four Seasons Place in Kuala Lumpur, as well as RM445,039.28 in the businessman’s personal fixed deposit account.

High Court allows seizure of Ricky Wong's luxury condo unit, fixed deposit

Nanyang-style coffeehouse chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd (KL:KOPI) concluded its maiden trading day on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia with its share price almost doubled, following strong demand during its initial public offering (IPO).

Café chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd (KL:KOPI), which debuted on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Thursday, said the company is scaling up its product offerings in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment, targeting the launch of over 20 products by year end.

Oriental Kopi aims to launch over 20 fast-moving consumer goods by year end

Gamuda Land, in collaboration with Meaningfull Life, is launching Malaysia’s first integrated eldercare facility within its twentyfive7 township, setting a new benchmark for multi-generational community living.

Gamuda Land unveils Malaysia’s first integrated eldercare facility in twentyfive7

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 23): KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:KIPREIT) unitholders have approved the acquisition of four industrial properties associated to its largest shareholder Datuk Eddie Ong Choo Meng, for a total purchase price of RM98.3 million.

KIP REIT unitholders approve RM98m industrial properties buy from Eddie Ong

BYD Co has beaten out Toyota Motor Corp to take the title of most popular car brand in Singapore for the first time.

BYD outsells Toyota to becomes Singapore’s most popular car

CNN, a unit of Warner Bros Discovery, plans to lay off hundreds of employees on Thursday, as it refocuses the business around a global digital audience, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

CNN and NBC News to lay off employees — report

Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) has signed five anchor tenants for its upcoming KLGCC Mall, marking a significant milestone in the company's retail expansion strategy.

The tenants include Jaya Grocer, Serai Group’s flagship concept, ACE Hardware, Asia Ballet Academy, and the first HarborLand kids playland in Malaysia.

Sime Darby Property secures five anchor tenants for KLGCC Mall

YTL Corp Bhd (KL:YTL) and YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) have each proposed a bonus issue of free warrants, on the basis of one free warrant for every five shares held in the respective companies. The warrants are planned to be exercised at a discount to the share prices of each company —&nbsp;at 37% discount for YTL Corp, and a 39.5% discount for YTL Power based on their closing prices on Thursday&nbsp;— bourse filings showed.

Kepala Batas Member of Parliament Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad has settled the payment of RM830,034.75 in damages and legal costs (including interest) to three DAP stalwarts.

PAS MP Siti Mastura settles payment of RM830k to Kit Siang, Guan Eng and Teresa Kok pending defamation appeal

The share price of Gadang Holdings Bhd (KL:GADANG) may rally on the back of strong earnings growth, following a better-than-expected quarter, TA Securities said.

Gadang shares may rally on strong earnings growth, says TA Securities in upgrade to 'buy'

China announced plans on Thursday to channel hundreds of billions of yuan annually into shares from state-owned insurers, in the government's latest effort to support equity markets.

China pushes insurers to invest billions in latest move to support market

(Jan 23):&nbsp;Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom wants to put US$600 billion (RM2.66 trillion)&nbsp;into expanded investment and trade with the United States over the next four years, the Saudi state news agency said early on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia plans US$600 bil in new US investment, trade over four years

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 23): Aeon Co (M) Bhd (KL:AEON) is set to deliver another strong performance in the final quarter of the financial year 2024, with a projected net profit of RM57.3 million, according to CIMB Securities.

Aeon poised for strong 4Q performance on festive season, reopening of stores — CIMB Securities

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is working on a more targeted approach for the provision of toll exemptions during festive seasons.

Govt working on targeted toll exemptions for festive seasons, to benefit only B40, M40 — PM

Binastra Corporation Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) may introduce a dividend payout earlier than expected in FY2025, according to Phillip Capital.

Binastra could issue dividend as early as FY2025 — Phillip Capital

Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (KL:MRCB) is partnering Ipoh Sentral Sdn Bhd (ISSB) to jointly develop the Ipoh Sentral project, with an estimated gross development value of RM6.25 billion.

MRCB to jointly undertake RM6.25b GDV Ipoh Sentral development project

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 23): Westports Holdings Bhd (KL:WSPRTS) reported a record-high net profit of RM256.7 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (4QFY2024), a 25% increase from RM206.1 million a year ago, driven by higher container revenue.

Westports books record revenue and profit for FY2024, declares 10.86 sen dividend

South Korea's SK Hynix forecast sales of its high-end semiconductors used in generative artificial intelligence chipsets would double this year after reporting a record quarterly profit that surpassed its bigger rival Samsung.

SK Hynix profit surpasses Samsung, but shares dip on lower memory chip demand

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 23): KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:KIPREIT) said it remains in acquisition mode, aiming to expand its portfolio with more retail and industrial properties.