Since its founding in 1974, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), through its key division Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has been instrumental in developing Malaysia’s upstream sector.

Boosting investment in Malaysia’s upstream sector

Throughout 2024, clean energy solutions provider Gentari has charted significant progress in growing and strengthening its position as a regional leader in renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility in Asia Pacific.

A Year of Focused Growth

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – January 10, 2025 – Arte Corp Malaysia, a leading name in iconic property development, has announced a strategic partnership with COBNB Malaysia, a luxury short-term stay operator, to manage serviced apartments at its iconic Arte Solaris development in Mont Kiara.

Arte Corp Partners with COBNB to Manage Short-Term Stays at Arte Solaris, Mont Kiara

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 JANUARY 2025 – Over the years HSBC has continued its tradition of giving its customers uniquely designed ‘lai-see’ (利是) or ‘hong-bao’ (红包) packets, that is much sought-after during Chinese New Year as a symbol of good fortune and well-being for generations of families.

HSBC Malaysia rings in Chinese New Year with Prosperity Rice and Prosperity Water for Premier Customers

The National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020 outlines a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the automotive sector. This initiative aims to contribute RM104.2 billion to the nation's Gross Domestic Product by 2030, with an additional target of RM10 billion in exports of remanufactured automotive parts and components within the same timeframe.

SIRIM QAS International's 4R2S Certification: Driving sustainability in Malaysia's Automotive Industry

Zakat, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, plays a significant role in fostering compassion, reducing inequality and promoting social cohesion.

PPZ-MAIWP: Helping communities thrive through zakat

2024 has been an exciting year for the financial markets, with evolving investor sentiment shaped by a flurry of market-moving events. Key developments include the initiation of the Federal Reserve’s long-awaited rate-cutting cycle, escalating geopolitical tensions, China’s increasingly progressive stimulus measures, and the various implications of the recent US elections. Despite intermittent market volatility, the S&P 500 Index persevered to hit multiple successive all-time highs, achieving gains of over 20% by the year’s end. Concurrently, Asian markets, including Malaysia, have demonstrated commendable resilience and sustained positive performance throughout 2024. A deeper review of these events should provide helpful context as well as insight into what lies ahead in 2025.

Wealth Insights: Opportunities Amid Global Shifts

In the past six years, Areca Capital Sdn Bhd has undergone a significant growth phase as seen from the outperformance of its funds. Its next goal is to be the preferred private wealth firm in town through the offering of quality investment products and advisory services, as well as financial planning and estate planning solutions, all under one roof.

One-stop centre for private wealth solutions

Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) is no stranger to being a pioneer — its flagship Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), established 25 years ago, has achieved many firsts in the country. For example, it was the first hospital in Southeast Asia to be accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Sunway Healthcare: Transforming to improve lives

Malaysia’s modern economy runs on a robust digital payment infrastructure.

Every tap, scan and click is a part of a complex network of systems that enables near-instant value transfer across the economy — powering everything from daily coffee purchases to billion-dollar corporate transactions.

Transforming payments: PayNet's role in shaping Malaysia's digital future

Amid the broader push towards embracing sustainability practices, the PETRONAS Supplier Support Programme (PSSP) is positioned to support suppliers in the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector, facilitating access to equitable opportunities as the energy sector transitions to a greener future.

Building a resilient and sustainable OGSE supply chain

As the curtain falls on 2024, FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) can look back on a journey underpinned by its commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, pursuit of innovation and responsibility towards community empowerment.

FGV in 2024: Championing sustainability and innovation globally

In the delicate ecosystem of the supply chain, it is not an understatement to claim that efficient logistics can make or break business operations. Fast deliveries within days of ordering have become the standard and it is crucial to meet new logistic demands for businesses to keep up with the current pace.

Ninja Van: Providing B2B restocking at ninja speeds

With more than 100 countries pledging net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Malaysia is equally committed to this ambitious goal, says the Energy Commission (EC), highlighting the significant strides the nation has made in renewable energy (RE) adoption and energy efficiency.

Malaysia committed to tackling energy trilemma via net-zero initiatives

THE abrupt withdrawal or dismissal of a slew of high-profile cases this year — particularly in the last two months — has put the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) under the spotlight for its seeming lack of commitment to securing convictions. This has prompted calls for the roles of attorney-gene...

In The Courts 2024: Acquittal of high-profile individuals underscores need to hasten separation of AG/PP roles

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted two stocks with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia’s afternoon close on Thursday.

Stocks with momentum on Jan 16, 2025: Industronics, Lien Hoe

IN a major landmark Federal Court decision in February, a nine-member bench of the apex court led by the nation’s top judge, Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, partially allowed lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid and her daughter’s challenge to strike out 16 of 18 Kelantan shariah law...

In The Courts 2024: Federal Court strikes out 16 Kelantan shariah laws, but state remains defiant

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) appears to have retained the lucrative natural gas exports business, while Sarawak will control the domestic gas aggregation in the state, Kenanga Investment Bank said.

Petronas' spending cuts likely less than feared as S'wak gas exports business intact, says Kenanga as O&G services stocks rally

AFTER more than half a century of interminable legal proceedings, Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd won a major victory in August when the Kuala Lumpur High Court allowed its application requesting the Federal Territory Land Registrar to register the 263.272-acre “Duta enclave” land in its name....

In The Courts 2024: Semantan Estate notches major victory but battle yet to be won

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (KL:SOP) is targeting a revenue of RMB 2.4 million (RM1.5 million) as its flagship product, AvantHealth Avtriee Tocotrienols, makes its debut in the Chinese market.

Sarawak Oil Palms eyes RM1.5 mil revenue with AvantHealth product’s debut in China

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that he was using Low Taek Jho (Jho Low) for his international connections, and denied that the now-fugitive was carrying out his bidding to misappropriate funds from troubled 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Najib says he was using Jho Low's international connections, not to misappropriate 1MDB funds

SINGAPORE/NEW YORK (Jan 16): Oil prices gained for a second session on Thursday, supported by worries over supply amid US sanctions on Russia, a larger-than-forecast fall in US crude oil stocks, and an improving global demand outlook.

Oil rises as US inventory decline heightens supply concerns

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Data-centre proxy stocks on Bursa Malaysia have fallen sharply since the beginning of the year, due to US export restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips, but analysts caution against buying the dip too soon.

Data-centre proxy stocks decline; experts warn against early bottom fishing

Semiconductor equipment maker Grand Venture Technology Ltd (GVT) is trying to turn the world’s hunger for advanced memory chips into a chance to become a major supplier, as giants from Micron Technology Inc to Infineon Technologies AG build new factories in Asia.

AI boom far from over, says Singapore chip-gear maker GVT

The High Court on Thursday approved a pension increase for retirees, based on their final salary according to the 2016 Public Services Department circular, effective January 2022.

High Court rules in favour of pensioners, govt ordered to pay arrears within three months

WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE (Jan 15): The Biden administration added more than two dozen Chinese entities to a US&nbsp;restricted trade list on Wednesday, including Zhipu&nbsp;AI, a&nbsp;developer&nbsp;of large language models, and Sophgo, a company whose TSMC-made chip was illegally incorporated into a Huawei artificial intelligence (AI) processor.

US blacklists Chinese companies over TSMC chips in Huawei processor

CBH Engineering Holding Bhd (KL:CBHB) rose 18% on Thursday in Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market trading debut, following robust demand during the engineering services firm’s initial public offering (IPO).

CBH Engineering rises 18% in ACE Market trading debut

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Malaysia’s tourism industry upcycle has started ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, and could bolster share prices of related companies in the next two years, said Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB).

Malaysia’s tourism upcycle has begun, some related stocks could gain — Maybank IB

Malaysian construction stocks fell sharply on Thursday for the sixth straight day as the US further tightens restrictions on advanced semiconductor exports and investors lock in profits from a recent rally.

Construction stocks extend decline sharply as Gamuda, IJM fall 5%

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially inaugurated YTL Brabazon New Town in Bristol, a development poised to become the most sustainable new town in the UK.

Anwar launches UK’s most sustainable new town in Bristol by YTL

Eastern &amp; Oriental Bhd (KL:E&amp;O), Malaysia’s premier lifestyle developer, has launched Maris, a RM700 million waterfront residence located in the Gurney Green district on Andaman Island, Penang.

E&O unveils RM700m Maris waterfront development in Penang

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Data-centre proxy stocks on Bursa Malaysia have fallen sharply since the beginning of the year, due to US export restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chips, but analysts caution against buying the dip too soon.

Investment management firm Vertical Theme Sdn Bhd is planning to seek approval in the coming weeks to start talks about selling its stake in Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB), according to people familiar with the development.

Alliance Bank’s top shareholder Vertical Theme mulling sale to DBS, Bloomberg reports

Nate Anderson, the short seller who made his name with campaigns targeting billionaires Gautam Adani, Jack Dorsey and Carl Icahn, said he’s disbanding his small but renowned firm, Hindenburg Research.&nbsp;

Short seller Nate Anderson says he’s disbanding Hindenburg

Asian shares tracked Wall Street higher on Thursday and the dollar was soft as easing core US inflation kept potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve on the table, while the yen rose to a one-month high on rate hike bets.

Stocks rise with US rate cuts back in view; yen at one-month high

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will have all of his Jana Wibawa charges tried in one court instead of two separate courts.

Muhyiddin’s seven Jana Wibawa charges to be heard in one court

Despite incoming US President Donald Trump's pledge to impose sweeping 60% tariffs on all Chinese imports, the implementation is likely to be far less drastic, according to Affin Bank’s chief economist Alan Tan Chew Leong. &nbsp;

Impact of Trump's proposed tariffs on Chinese imports likely to be less severe than feared for region — Affin Bank

Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief after a surprise slowdown in inflation spurred a stock rally and a plunge in bond yields, reinforcing bets the Federal Reserve is on track to keep cutting rates this year.

Equities erased their losses for 2025, with the S&amp;P 500 up about 2% in its biggest gain since the&nbsp;aftermath of the US election.

Wall Street has best CPI day since at least 2023

DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Jan 16): Israel&nbsp;intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities in the Palestinian enclave said, and mediators sought to quell fighting ahead of the truce's start on Sunday.

Israel, Hamas ceasefire accord followed by airstrikes on Gaza, residents say

LONDON (Jan 15): The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will be a critical vehicle to expand and facilitate investment and trade between Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK).

Anwar: CPTPP a critical vehicle to expand investment, trade between Malaysia and UK

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 16): Bintai Kinden Corporation Bhd (KL:BINTAI) said it has secured the approval from Bursa Malaysia for a proposed plan to fix its finances and strengthen the engineering services firm.

Bintai Kinden gets approval for regularisation plan, confident measures will help exit PN17

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that he was using Low Taek Jho (Jho Low)&nbsp;for his international connections, and denied that the now-fugitive was carrying out his bidding&nbsp;to misappropriate funds from troubled 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

OTTAWA (Jan 15): Canada&nbsp;could impose countermeasures on up to C$150 billion&nbsp;(US$105 billion, or RM471.8 billion)&nbsp;worth of US imports if President-elect Donald Trump puts tariffs on Canadian goods and services, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

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