Here is a brief recap of Friday’s top local business news and corporate announcements.

SD Guthrie, Sime Darby Property, Wasco, Poh Huat, Gadang, Ecobuilt, Maxim, Vanzo 

Here is a brief recap of Thursday’s top local business news and corporate announcements.

MSM, Malakoff, Astro, Cuckoo International, Oriental Kopi, Bank Islam, Ivory Properties, Petron Malaysia, Deleum, Advancecon, CTOS Digital, Infomina, Theta Edge, Agmo 

Here is a brief recap of Wednesday’s top local business news and corporate announcements involving: Pharmaniaga Bhd, Scientex Bhd, Dagang NeXchange Bhd, MN Holdings Bhd, Guocoland (Malaysia) Bhd, LGMS Bhd, Farm Price Holdings Bhd and Kobay Technology Bhd.

Pharmaniaga, Scientex, DNeX, MN Holdings, Guocoland, LGMS, Farm Price, Kobay

Here is a brief recap of Tuesday’s top local business news and corporate announcements.

Apollo, UWC, Jaycorp, Chin Hin, KPJ Healthcare, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering, Yinson

Here is a brief recap of Monday’s top local business news and corporate announcements.

CIMB, Solarvest, Berjaya Land, Deleum, Poh Kong, Sersol 

Here is a brief recap of Friday's top local business news and corporate announcements.

Axiata, Dialog, Kretam, IOI Corp, UUE & Rex Industry

KUALA LUMPUR (June 12): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Thursday:

Bermaz Auto Bhd (KL:BAUTO) warned of tough times ahead after its 4QFY2025 net profit plunged 76.5% year-on-year to RM21.2 million fr...

Bermaz Auto, Berjaya Land, Country Heights, UEM Edgenta, GDB Holdings & Thong Guan

KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday:

HSS Engineers Bhd (KL:HSSEB) has clarified that it was not involved in the drawdown of funds from the RM1.3 billion sukuk for the Maju E...

HSS Engineers, SCIB, Bertam Alliance, VS Industry, Kim Teck Cheong, Tower REIT, Mudajaya, Vizione & Binastra

Here's a quick rundown of today's top business news and corporate announcements

NCT Alliance, Niche Capital Emas, Encorp, Capital A, Sunway, Sunway REIT, Destini, Hibiscus Petroleum, UUE, Radium, Harn Len, Benalec, Synergy, 99 Speed Mart & Kitacon

KUALA LUMPUR (June 9): Here is a brief recap of the business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Monday:

Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) said on Monday it isn't engaged in discussions with any third parties regarding a buyout exercise, following ...

Yinson, Hartanah Kenyalang, PT Resources, Crest Builder, 99 Speed Mart, Chin Well, Scientex Packaging, Sealink & KNM

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

Yinson, Pavilion REIT, Bursa Malaysia, Omesti, PIE Industrial, 7-Eleven Malaysia, Gadang, Ancom Nylex, Meridian, CIMB, Ho Hup & Ecomate

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

Econpile, Cakaran Corporation, Paramount & Huat Lai

KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday:

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) is acquiring the remaining 50.1% stake in Singapore’s South Beach development from City Developments ...

IOI Properties, Bintai Kinden, HE Group, Affin, Nestcon & Green Ocean

A brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.

Cypark, Kawan Renergy, Zelan, Ta Win, Edelteq, Taghill, Deleum, CapitaLand Malaysia Trust, Oasis Harvest Corp

Malaysia’s push towards digital transformation has been nothing short of impressive, ushering in new efficiencies and opportunities across sectors. Yet, amid the buzz of progress, a quieter challenge is emerging behind the scenes — digital fatigue.

But even as this issue rises, it bring...

Ideas: Malaysia’s workforce faces digital fatigue but culture shift offers hope

Thrifting has gained popularity in recent years, driven not only by the fact that the practice is sustainable but also because it makes items affordable. Sparked by Gen Z, this rising interest has led to more businesses curating specialised products and services in various segments. If you’re new...

Listicle: A place for everything pre-loved

The healthcare sector is undergoing a fundamental shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) offering a transformative means of improving patient outcomes, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

In Southeast Asia, the integration of AI technologies is helping health systems cope w...

Healthtech: AI as a tool to enhance healthcare delivery

Investing has always been a challenge against human nature — fear, greed and the instinct to follow the crowd. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have begun to shift the balance. Beyond processing vast amounts of data, AI is actively reshaping investor behaviour, mitigat...

AI vs instinct: How machines are rewiring investor psychology

To capitalise on the growing influence and opportunities of digitalisation in the service sector, the World Bank Group has called for a framework that balances technological change with policy reform across the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region.

The World Bank, in its latest report “Se...

Study: Technology makes service sector the biggest contributor to productivity growth

Artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting from development to deployment, with inference — the use of trained AI models for real-time decision-making — poised to become central to everyday applications.

By 2030, inference workloads are expected to account for half of all data centre proc...

Perspective: Data centres must evolve to meet demands of AI

As Malaysian companies urgently prepare for the e-invoicing mandate, many businesses — especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the value chains of larger companies — face significant challenges such as outdated systems, integration complexity and the need for robust data security.
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Compliance: Complex integration, legacy infrastructure hamper SME shift to e-invoicing

When wreckage from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was discovered on Reunion Island in 2015 — thousands of kilometres from the suspected crash site — scientists traced its likely path across the Indian Ocean using sophisticated ocean forecast models. These tools simulate how debris dri...

Cover Story: Riding the tide

NEWS

Ministry of Digital launches RAI Portal for non-citizens

The Ministry of Digital and the National Digital Department (JDN) have launched a non-citizen segment on the MyGovernment Portal.

Developed as a one-stop centre for ...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

When the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) demanded detailed call and internet logs for the first three months of the year for the government’s Mobile Phone Data (MPD) project, concerns were raised about privacy, legal safeguards and data governance.

The regulato...

Issues: Anonymised data can still reveal information

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has held discussions with leading tech giant&nbsp;Intel&nbsp;regarding the Intel’s plans on reinvestment and expansion of its operations in Malaysia.

Zafrul: Intel, Vishay set to expand semiconductor presence in Malaysia

(June 22):&nbsp;Wall Street entered 2025 with bullish bets on onshore Chinese stocks, counting on Beijing’s stimulus drive to cushion the blow from US tariffs. Six months in, they couldn’t have been more wrong.

Hong Kong stock rally shakes up investor playbook for China

JOHOR BAHRU (June 22): The OCBC Group has committed more than RM11 billion in financing to businesses in Johor since the start of 2024, as part of its long-term commitment to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).&nbsp;

OCBC commits over RM11b to Johor businesses, eyes further support for Johor-Singapore SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): Malaysia’s discussions with the United States trade representative and the US secretary of commerce on ongoing tariff-related negotiations have made good progress, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Miti: Malaysia-US tariff talks making good progress

(June 21): FedEx Corp's founder and former chief executive officer Frederick Smith, who started the global delivery conglomerate with more than a dozen planes in the 1970s, has died, the company's CEO Raj Subramaniam said in memo to staff posted on its website on Saturday.

FedEx founder and exec chairman Frederick Smith has passed away, CEO tells staff

SYDNEY/JERUSALEM/TOKYO/LONDON (June 22): An organisation that monitors flight risks warned on Sunday that US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites could heighten the threat to American operators in the region, as some airlines cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Doha.

US airlines face heightened risks as global carriers bypass Middle East after attacks on Iran

ALOR SETAR (June 22): Kedah recorded RM4.2 billion in investments in the first quarter of this year (1Q2025), which is expected to generate over 1,400 job opportunities.

Kedah records investments totalling RM4.2b in 1Q2025

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The implementation of the new electricity tariff schedule&nbsp;starting July 1 is a clear reflection of the major reforms being undertaken by the government, particularly in the national energy sector, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi: New electricity tariff reflects major reform in national energy sector

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The appointment of PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar and Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail as joint election directors is expected to give PKR an edge in the upcoming elections.

Fahmi: Nurul Izzah, Saifuddin Nasution’s appointment gives PKR advantage in upcoming elections

(June 22): The UK and its military assets weren’t involved in US strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites, and is calling for a diplomatic solution to the crisis. &nbsp;

UK says it’s not involved in US strikes on Iran, urges talks

KUCHING (June 22): Interference by major powers such as the United States in the Iran-Israel conflict will only worsen the situation and undermine regional stability, as well as the global economy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday.

Anwar: US’ action in Iran-Israel conflict worsens situation, undermines stability

SINGAPORE (June 22): Singapore Prime Minister&nbsp;Lawrence Wong is making&nbsp;a five-day official visit to China from&nbsp;Sunday, at the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Singapore PM undertakes introductory visit to China, will attend Summer Davos

SEOUL (June 22): South Korea's top trade negotiator said on Sunday that he would raise concerns about potential US&nbsp;restrictions on chipmakers in China when he meets US officials in Washington this week for the third round of technical discussions in tariff talks.

South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers' China operations

KUALA LUMPUR (June 22): The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) is the best platform to manage ethical issues of journalists, including the recent publication of an infographic regarding the appointment of Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail by a local newspaper, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi: Malaysia Media Council best platform to manage journalists’ ethical issues

In an era of rising costs and economic shifts, Malaysian SMEs are finding their stride by going digital. See how business finances can be faster, seamless, and more secure with digitalisation and automation.

How Malaysian SMEs are navigating challenges and embracing digitalisation

Malaysia’s push towards digital transformation has been nothing short of impressive, ushering in new efficiencies and opportunities across sectors. Yet, amid the buzz of progress, a quieter challenge is emerging behind the scenes — digital fatigue.

But even as this issue rises, it bring...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is shifting from development to deployment, with inference — the use of trained AI models for real-time decision-making — poised to become central to everyday applications.

By 2030, inference workloads are expected to account for half of all data centre proc...

KYIV (June 22): Around 10,000 Russian soldiers are fighting in Russia's Kursk region, about 90 square kilometres&nbsp;(35 square miles) of which is controlled by Ukraine, Ukraine's top military commander said.

Ukraine fighting 10,000 Russian troops in Kursk region, Ukrainian commander says

To capitalise on the growing influence and opportunities of digitalisation in the service sector, the World Bank Group has called for a framework that balances technological change with policy reform across the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region.

The World Bank, in its latest report “Se...

As Malaysian companies urgently prepare for the e-invoicing mandate, many businesses — especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the value chains of larger companies — face significant challenges such as outdated systems, integration complexity and the need for robust data security.
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