Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) is revising its masterplan for Southbay City in Batu Maung with an increased plot ratio and new gross development value (GDV) of approximately RM1.365 billion.

Mah Sing gets nod to increase Southbay City plot ratio, sees higher GDV

Analysts see Malaysia-focused planters continuing to outperform those with a bigger exposure to Indonesia on the back of a lower levy here, coupled with the weaker rupiah and recent land bank confiscation in the republic.

Malaysia-focused planters to outperform Indonesia-based peers, say analysts

Shares of Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) and IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM) ended Tuesday on a mixed note as investors assessed the implications of Sunway's proposed RM11 billion cash-and-share takeover of IJM against the group’s upcoming healthcare listing.

Sunway’s healthcare IPO complicates IJM takeover math

While business is our core, 2025 offered moments far beyond the boardroom. This selection from our photographers provides a visual record of some of the year’s defining stories, offering a glimpse behind the headlines at the events that shaped our world.

2025 through our lens

From US tariff shocks to the global race for AI supremacy, 2025 was a year of upheaval. For Malaysia, the challenge was twofold: holding the line between two global superpowers while managing growing political instability within its own borders.

Driving through the headwinds: Malaysia’s high-stakes 2025

From corporate liability to civil liberties, we highlight here selected pivotal judgements that set new precedents and clarify complex rules.

Notable court rulings of 2025

Auditor bans, cyber hacks and tycoon trials — these are among the top 10 stories that shook Corporate Malaysia in 2025.

Frequent trades by Tanco's MD Andrew Tan precede stock's sharp fall as it tumbles 16%

Malaysia’s insurance and financial services inflation is expected to remain on an upward trajectory in the coming months, economists said, following sharp increases in July and August driven by higher hospital benefits and motor insurance premiums.

Malaysia’s insurance, financial services inflation likely to climb in coming months — economists

Economists were divided on whether Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) first rate cut since July 2020 marks the start of a rate cut cycle, with most expecting no further cuts this year despite an expected slowdown in growth.

Economists split on further OPR cuts in 2025 as BNM turns dovish 

Proton Holdings Bhd's unit Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton) is facing a legal dispute with long-time vendor UCM Automotive Sdn Bhd, which is claiming over RM2 million in unpaid dues.

Proton in legal tussle as supplier claims unpaid dues

Spritzer Bhd (KL:SPRITZER) said it will spend between RM90 million and RM100 million in 2025 to upgrade and expand its production.

Spritzer to spend up to RM100m in 2025 to upgrade, expand production

Pentamaster Corp Bhd (KL:PENTA) is entering the high-growth market of advanced packaging and testing solutions for next-generation chips used in artificial intelligence (AI).

Pentamaster adds AI chips to its packaging, testing equipment solutions

Jack-up rig operator Velesto Energy Bhd (KL:VELESTO) is bidding for RM600 million worth of non-drilling projects as part of its strategy to diversify revenue streams amid a softening oil price environment.

Velesto bids for RM600 mil non-drilling projects to diversify

The decision to grant a conditional pardon to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak should not be regarded as a decision by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim or Pakatan Harapan (PH), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said.

Najib's conditional pardon not Anwar's or PH's decision — Fadhlina

Police have busted an online scam call centre in Ipoh that allegedly impersonated friends to deceive victims in Japan, with seven suspects arrested in a raid at a house in Taman Merdeka on Wednesday.

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said those arrested were six Japanese men and a local man aged between 22 and 58.

Japanese scam call centre busted in Ipoh, six Japanese and one Malaysian arrested

Malaysia’s tool, die and mould (TDM) industry is set to enter a new phase of digital transformation and global competitiveness with the launch of the NEW TDM Project next month.

SIRIM Bhd president and group chief executive officer Nik Sazali Nik Hussin said the strategic initiative would be implemented under the 13th Malaysia Plan and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 to strengthen the country’s TDM ecosystem comprehensively.

NEW TDM Project to drive transformation of Malaysia’s tooling industry

Barisan Nasional (BN) welcomed with deep gratitude the decision by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to grant a conditional pardon to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, while respecting all conditions and processes set.

BN welcomes Najib’s conditional pardon with deep gratitude — Zambry

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people to play their part in addressing the increasingly worrying haze situation, while the government continues to seek solutions in the interest of all.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said he also performed special prayers (solat hajat) with members of the congregation after Friday prayers at Surau Nur Perdana, Precinct 10 in Putrajaya, on Friday, seeking Allah SWT’s help for the country to recover from the haze situation soon.

Haze: Anwar urges public to do their part as govt seeks solutions

TSR Capital Bhd (KL:TSRCAP) said on Friday it has secured a contract worth about RM158 million for building works in Selangor.

TSR Capital bags RM158m PKNS contract for Selangor building works

Four men, including a civil servant, were arrested for allegedly staging the disappearance of a Toyota Vellfire to facilitate an insurance claim following financial problems faced by one of them.

Padang Besar police chief ACP Mohd Shokri Abdullah said the suspects, aged between 32 and 45, were arrested in raids at three locations in the Padang Besar and Arau districts at about 5.15 pm on Thursday.

Civil servant among four held over alleged Toyota Vellfire insurance scam

Newly listed beverage blend maker Butterfield FB Bhd (KL:BFIELD) has announced the emergence of Datuk Ooi Eng Leong, managing director of Nationgate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE), as a substantial shareholder.

Ooi Eng Leong emerges as substantial shareholder in newly listed Butterfield

Wall Street's main indices fell on Friday in the final stretch of a turbulent week, as investors digested shifting oil prices, higher Treasury yields and a Federal Reserve rate hike.

Wall Street slips as higher Treasury yields weigh on sentiment

Evocom Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 3.60 times, ahead of its planned listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market on Sept 28.

Logistics firm Evocom reports 3.6 times IPO oversubscription ahead of ACE debut

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

AirAsia Group, Capital A, KYM Holdings, TMK Chemical, Tenaga Nasional, Vestland, Eco World, Zetrix AI, Jati Tinggi 

Allowing Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his jail time under house arrest is a "meaningful" action to Malaysians, who appreciate the convicted former prime minister's role in the country's development, said PAS.

PAS: Malaysians appreciate house arrest order due to Najib's contributions    

The Pakatan Harapan presidential council has stressed that no one is above the law, after former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was allowed house arrest to serve out the remainder of his jail term following his corruption conviction.

PH presidential council stresses 'no one above the law' following Najib's pardon

Police have busted an online scam call centre in Ipoh that allegedly impersonated friends to deceive victims in Japan, with seven suspects arrested in a raid at a house in Taman Merdeka on Wednesday.

Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said those arrested were six Japanese men and a local man aged between 22 and 58.

Newly listed beverage blend maker Butterfield FB Bhd (KL:BFIELD) has announced the emergence of Datuk Ooi Eng Leong, managing director of Nationgate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE), as a substantial shareholder.

Evocom Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 3.60 times, ahead of its planned listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market on Sept 28.

Malaysia's Securities Commission plans to ask companies to disclose how they are preparing for El Niño amid concerns the country's businesses may be ill prepared for the fallout from the weather phenomenon, chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi told Reuters.

SC to ask publicly-traded firms for El Niño plans, eyes deeper Middle East ties

French football star Kylian Mbappe has ended his two-decade-long partnership with Nike and signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, the latest blow for the American brand as newer rivals gain ground in the athletic footwear market.

Mbappe leaves Nike, signs with On as it forays into football

Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected export performance in August has prompted economists to reassess the country’s external trade outlook, with some raising their full-year growth forecast.

Economists see further upside to Malaysia’s 2026 exports after above-expectation August performance

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (Sept 18, 2026)

Baltic Exchange shipping updates: Sept 18, 2026

ES Sunlogy Bhd (KL:SUNLOGY) said on Friday it has secured a RM15.63 million subcontract for electrical phase two services works for a serviced apartment development in Johor.

ES Sunlogy bags electrical services subcontract for Johor serviced apartments

Wall Street's main indices fell on Friday in the final stretch of a turbulent week, as investors digested shifting oil prices, higher Treasury yields and a Federal Reserve rate hike.

The decision to grant a conditional pardon to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak should not be regarded as a decision by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim or Pakatan Harapan (PH), Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said.&nbsp;

By the end of this decade, the distinction between Malaysia’s “digital economy” and its traditional economy could begin to disappear. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly beyond the chatbot.

Opinion: Reinventing Malaysia's economic core through AI and advanced digital technology

Malaysia’s inflation is expected to remain manageable this year, although risks are tilted to the upside amid geopolitical tensions, commodity price volatility and potential weather-related disruptions, economists said on Friday.

Malaysia’s inflation to remain manageable but upside risks linger, say economists

Malaysia’s tool, die and mould (TDM) industry is set to enter a new phase of digital transformation and global competitiveness with the launch of the NEW TDM Project next month.

SIRIM Bhd president and group chief executive officer Nik Sazali Nik Hussin said the strategic initiative would be implemented under the 13th Malaysia Plan and the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 to strengthen the country’s TDM ecosystem comprehensively.

TSR Capital Bhd (KL:TSRCAP) said on Friday it has secured a contract worth about RM158 million for building works in Selangor.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people to play their part in addressing the increasingly worrying haze situation, while the government continues to seek solutions in the interest of all.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said he also performed special prayers (solat hajat) with members of the congregation after Friday prayers at Surau Nur Perdana, Precinct 10 in Putrajaya, on Friday, seeking Allah SWT’s help for the country to recover from the haze situation soon.

Four men, including a civil servant, were arrested for allegedly staging the disappearance of a Toyota Vellfire to facilitate an insurance claim following financial problems faced by one of them.

Padang Besar police chief ACP Mohd Shokri Abdullah said the suspects, aged between 32 and 45, were arrested in raids at three locations in the Padang Besar and Arau districts at about 5.15 pm on Thursday.

US factory output unexpectedly declined for the first time this year as production of business equipment cooled and manufacturers grappled with higher input costs.

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