PETRONAS, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the founding Lim family of Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) are in talks to take private the oil-and-gas firm, sources said.

Lim family in talks with EPF, PETRONAS to take Yinson private — sources

KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): Lulu Group is shutting down its hypermarkets in Malaysia, while keeping its wholesale division in the country.

Lulu Group shuts down retail operations in Malaysia

Two senior executives at Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd, have resigned in a surprise move, sources told The Edge.

Malaysia Aviation Group to see departure of two senior executives

Datuk Dominic Silva has stepped down as the chief executive officer of MIDF Amanah Investment Bank (MIDF IB), the position that he held for almost six years.

Dominic Silva steps down as MIDF IB CEO

UEM Group Bhd confirmed on Wednesday that its managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani is leaving the engineering-based infrastructure company to take over as the MD of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd or MAHB (KL:AIRPORT).

MAHB names UEM’s Mohd Izani as MD, confirming The Edge report; promotes Zeid Abdul to acting finance chief

Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Bhd (KFH Malaysia), the country’s first foreign Islamic lender, is planning an exit from the country after 19 years of operation, sources said.

“It is exiting to focus entirely on the Middle East,” an industry source said.

Kuwait Finance House Malaysia to exit the country, sources say

Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin, executive director and head of Malaysian investments at sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd, has been tipped to take over the reins of UEM Group Bhd from managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani, according to sources.

Khazanah executive director Amran Hafiz tipped to take over as UEM Group MD as Mohd Izani set to move to MAHB

Effective March 1, Eric Chan — former regional managing director at Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar — assumes the roles of Carsome group president and group chief operating officer (COO).

Carsome appoints Eric Chan as new group president, COO

A controlling block of 92 million shares, or a 48.3% stake, in Rexit Bhd was crossed on Wednesday morning via a direct business transaction.

48% stake in Rexit changes hands; new controlling shareholder likely to emerge

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 10): Casino tycoon Tan Sri Dr Chen Lip Keong — founder, major shareholder and senior chief executive officer of NagaCorp Ltd — passed away at the age of 75, according to Chinese newspaper Nanyang Siang Pau.

NagaCorp boss Chen Lip Keong passes away at 75 — report

Datuk Azman Ismail, former managing director and chief executive officer at PLUS Malaysia Bhd, has emerged as one of the contenders in the race to lead Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), sources say.

Former PLUS CEO Azman Ismail, Vell Paari, Al-Ishsal Ishak tipped as DNB CEO contenders

KUALA LUMPUR (July 21): Creador-backed retail pharmacy chain BIG Pharmacy Healthcare Sdn Bhd has inked a deal to buy its competitor Caring Pharmacy Group Bhd from convenience store operator 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd in a deal worth about RM900 million, sources told The Edge.

BIG Pharmacy to acquire Caring Pharmacy from 7-Eleven Malaysia for RM900 mil — sources

Pelikan International Corp Bhd is said to have sealed a cash deal to sell its stationery business to a European firm for about RM680 million to RM700 million.

Pelikan, which has made known its intention to divest of the stationery business, will distribute the cash proceeds to shareholders in the form of capital repayment after paying off its borrowings, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

Pelikan planning bumper dividend after sealing over RM680m asset sale deal — source

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s investment bank, CIMB Investment Bank Bhd, inked a deal earlier on Friday (April 7) to acquire KAF Equities Sdn Bhd from KAF Investment Bank Bhd (KAF IB), sources said.

CIMB Investment Bank inks deal to buy KAF Equities, sources say

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin is disputing the auditor general’s projection that the first of the long-delayed littoral combat ship (LCS1) would only achieve full operational readiness by December 2035.

Khaled disputes AG's 2035 readiness projection for long-delayed combat ships

E5: FBM KLCI falls to near-year low

US Treasuries resumed their retreat, lifting the 30-year yield back to its highest since 2002 as climbing oil prices raised concern about faster inflation and more central bank interest-rate increases.

US 30-year yields return to 2002 high with crude back above US$100

The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) has initiated intervention measures to protect the rights and assist 372 workers of CJ Bio Malaysia Sdn Bhd affected by the closure of the company's plant in Kerteh, Terengganu, from Oct 15.

CJ Bio plant closure: Intervention measures taken to protect rights of workers, says MOHR

LONDON/MILAN (Oct 7): Traders have turned more discerning following a bond market rout, dumping the debt of European countries they deem the riskiest and rushing to safe-haven Germany.

The moves highlight a new hierarchy in the ever-evolving rankings of ​European debt.

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Investors pick new darlings and duds as selloff rocks Europe's bond market

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the fifth Madani budget is based on a clear resolve to strengthen the nation’s economy and translate growth into a better life for the people.

Anwar: Budget 2027 based on 'clear resolve' to strengthen economy, translate growth into better life

Retail prices for unsubsidised petrol will increase by 15 sen from Oct 8 to Oct 14 as Brent crude oil hovers around US$100 per barrel despite the recovery of crude oil flows from West Asia.

Unsubsidised petrol up 15 sen from Oct 8, diesel prices stay

The government has been urged to develop an online dashboard to enable the status of efforts to collect the federal government’s accounts receivable (ABT) to be monitored regularly.

Govt urged to create online dashboard to monitor accounts receivable collection

Cryptocurrencies fell on Wednesday as a wave of forced selling swept across digital-asset venues, with broader market jitters further weighing on risk appetite.

Bitcoin falls as US$600 mil in risky crypto bets wiped out

Datasonic Group Bhd (KL:DATASONIC) has terminated its proposed RM28.5 million acquisition of an industrial property in Petaling Jaya after a condition precedent requiring approval from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia was not fulfilled.

Datasonic axes RM28 mil property deal after Fire Dept condition unmet

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB), Malaysia’s second-largest lender by assets, fell to its lowest in three months as banking stocks fell amid persistent concerns over rising bond yields.

Malaysian banking stocks fall as JPMorgan downgrades CIMB, AMMB

Worsening air pollution driven by wildfires in Indonesia prompted Malaysia to temporarily shut schools in one of its most populated states, just as a major Formula One race in neighbouring Singapore approaches.

Wildfire haze shuts Malaysia schools and looms over Singapore F1

The former Negeri Sembilan Undangs' court case linked to the ongoing power tussle in the state will now be battled out solely in the Seremban High Court.

Undangs withdraw case in KL, legal bid in Seremban remains

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): Glove stocks were among Wednesday's most actively traded counters, led by Top Glove Corp Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV), though analysts cautioned the world's largest glove maker's strong finish to its financial year ended Aug 31, 2026 (FY2026) may not signal a sustained recovery.

Top Glove leads glove stocks higher on strong results, but analysts doubt recovery holds

Billionaire Ray Dalio warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is a “classic bubble” that is nearing a bursting point thanks to rising interest rates and the need to turn wealth into cash.

Ray Dalio says we’re nearing point where AI bubble may burst

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI extended its downward trend on Wednesday, falling to an 11-month low as persistent foreign selling and cautious sentiment amid elevated oil prices continued to weigh on the local market.

FBM KLCI slides to nearly a year low as foreign selling, high oil prices weigh on sentiment

The appeal records in former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) criminal case are still not ready.

1MDB-Tanore: Appeal records not ready

Two corporate figures, who are brothers holding the titles of Datuk Seri and Datuk Wira respectively and who were previously remanded for five days to assist investigations into&nbsp;abuse of power and irregularities involving an investment of about RM10 million, have been released on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) bail.

RM10m investment probe: Datuk Seri, Datuk Wira brothers out on MACC bail

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): Apex Securities expects volatility to remain elevated in the fourth quarter for equities, citing higher oil prices, persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and interest rates staying higher for longer.

Volatility to stay elevated into 4Q for equities; Budget 2027 seen as stock-picking play — Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): The High Court on Wednesday has asked Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to reconsider whether it wants to continue pursuing its stay application of having to pay RM1.3 million in damages to a retired senior police officer and his wife, over their home being badly damaged after DBKL had allowed the construction of a condominium nearby.

KL City Hall told to reconsider continuing with stay order application over having to pay RM1.3 mil damages

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): The 10 Negeri Sembilan executive councilors have filed an originating summons (OS) at the Seremban High Court to challenge the revocation of their appointments, which took effect on Sept 20.

All deposed Negeri Sembilan excos file suit challenging their expulsion

The KLIA aerotrain will undergo a scheduled software upgrade to strengthen its operational robustness and long-term performance following the completion of 20,000 continuous operational hours.

KLIA to shut down aerotrain for software upgrade

HI Mobility Bhd (KL:HI) is now attractive, said CGS International&nbsp;as it undervalues&nbsp;the bus operator’s growth story following the stock’s recent decline.

HI Mobility now undervalued after recent decline, says CGS International as it starts coverage with 'buy'

PEN SJ Electronics Sdn Bhd has pledged to invest over US$70 million (RM286.1 million) to establish an advanced packaging materials and thermal management solutions facility in Penang, which is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.

China firm to invest over US$70m in Penang, create more than 1,000 jobs — CM

TUN Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, one of Malaya’s earliest Malay women doctors and a pioneering public health physician who would spend decades at the centre of Malaysian public life, died on Sept 28 at the age of 100.

Malaysians knew her as Siti Hasmah, though she said in a 2024 podcast intervie...

TRIBUTE | Tun Dr Hasmah — a trailblazer in women’s healthcare and community welfare

The 16th Melaka election will be held on Nov 14, the Election Commission (EC) announced after a special meeting on Wednesday.

Melaka polls on Nov 14

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): Tax collection in Malaysia rose to RM129.6 billion in the first half of 2026 from RM119.1 billion a year earlier, supported by higher corporate income tax and sales and service tax (SST) receipts, the Dewan Rakyat heard on Wednesday.

Higher corporate tax, SST receipts lift first-half collection to RM129.6 bil, Dewan Rakyat told

Pasir Gudang member of parliament Hassan Abdul Karim urges the government to reject any bailout request from airlines as taxpayers should not bear the cost of rescuing a private company.

Govt should not bail out troubled airlines, says Pasir Gudang MP

ACCESS to Arm’s Compute Subsystem (CSS) would lower the technological barrier for Oppstar Bhd (KL:OPPSTAR) to develop an advanced chip.

But an Arm token is not an instant earnings booster, Oppstar’s senior executives acknowledge in an interview with The Edge.

Its chief operati...

Arm CSS gives Oppstar a head start, not a shortcut to earnings

The first witness for the Federal Land Development Authority conceded in High Court on Wednesday that competing bidders for the agency's prime land along Jalan Semarak were not owned by Synergy Promenade Sdn Bhd shareholder and director Abdul Rahman Soltan, after initially suggesting otherwise.

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