The rise of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), a technology touted to be as transformative as electricity or the internet, is capturing the imagination the world over.

Governments and businesses, wary of being left behind in the AI race, are scrambling to stake their claim in ...

Cover Story: Building the AI playbook

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make is to travel more. Whether it’s exploring new destinations, immersing oneself in a different culture or building memories that serve as a testament to a life well-lived, travelling resonates deeply as a meaningful and enriching goal for t...

Listicle: Own our trip

It’s common for people to financially plan for their deaths, with wills and trusts stating instructions for next of kin on how to manage and disperse assets. But in this day and age, where data is an increasingly important commodity, the posthumous management of one's data is overlooked, putting ...

Digital Legacies: Till death do us part? Not for your online data

Last year was marked by a significant uptick in cybersecurity regulations globally, particularly targeting generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and third-party risks. As organisations rushed to tackle these new challenges, many neglected to establish essential cybersecurity measures to pro...

Rise Of Machines: A cyber wake-up call

When ChatGPT was launched, Harsha Purasinghe, CEO and founder of Malaysian digital HR platform provider MiHCM, immediately saw the potential of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in the HR space. The technology could be used to solve gaps identified by his team.

This potential ...

Solutions: A copilot AI built for HR

Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain have sparked global intrigue and debate, moving beyond niche concepts to revolutionise finance. Much like the creation of money and the rise of the internet, blockchain technology and digital assets are reshaping how we value and invest in assets.

How...

Crypto Revolution: Beyond the hype

Here’s a nerdy story for the new year: A group of engineers are working on a groundbreaking new gadget. “I’ve designed a circuit that will never fail,” the electrical engineer says. “I’ve built a prototype that’s indestructible,” the mechanical engineer adds. “I’ve written code that’s completely ...

Econ 4.0: Top 10 tech tips for 2025

Traditionally, plants rely on water, soil and sunlight to thrive. But local start-up Airgro Sdn Bhd is exploring a cutting-edge approach to farming: growing crops out of thin air.

To tackle the needs of a growing population and Sarawak’s rising reliance on imports, Airgro — founded by K...

Growing Life: Growing crops out of thin air

NEWS

From saving to growing wealth

Trading app Moomoo is partnering with GXBank to enable the latter’s customers to make instant transfers or deposits to their Moomoo account and start investing.

As part of the launch, GXBank c...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Malaysia has long depended on low-skilled foreign labour to fill low-wage jobs that many locals avoid. These roles are often highly routine, and as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign labour, automation is increasingly being seen as the key solution.

In 2022, the Interna...

Automation: Shifting to intelligent manufacturing

Solutions like Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are key to transforming Malaysia’s agriculture, boosting productivity and ensuring food security. However, reliance on imports and limited research and development leave the sector vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply...

Digital Fields: Tech-tilling the soil

Malaysia is doubling down on technology to drive economic growth and establish itself as a regional tech hub. Through strategic investments in digital infrastructure and forward-looking policies, the government aims to enhance digital capabilities and secure the nation’s position in the competiti...

Cover Story: Building tomorrow, today

Running a business is never easy. It demands hard work and perseverance. But without opportunities, entrepreneurial dreams often remain unrealised.

For owners of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and rural businesses — who make up 96.9% of businesses in the country — the chall...

Microfinance: Closing the loop

Malaysia stands at a defining moment in its semiconductor journey — an opportunity to reshape its future while building on its legacy as a manufacturing powerhouse. This is not just an evolution but a bold transformation — one that moves the country from beyond assembling components to becoming a...

Catalyst: Technology as the stepping stone for innovation

(Jan 14): Bank of America strategists expect the prospect of fewer interest-rate cuts this year to weaken the demand for longer-duration, investment-grade bonds.

US Treasuries have sold off just a few days into 2025, with the 10-year rate jumping to 4.76% — up seven basis points fr...

BofA sees duration risk curbing demand for corporate bonds

Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) said it is confident that its data centre projects will pass through the proposed US restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips.

Mah Sing confident data centre projects will pass through potential US chip export restrictions

(Jan 14): Dealmakers, who were gearing up for a busy year of initial public offerings, have already been confronted by a formidable challenge: rising Treasury yields that could deflate enthusiasm for new listings.

US IPO volume in 2025 was expected to return to prepandemic levels after ...

US IPO market rebound faces a reality check as yields spike

(Jan 14): The European Union (EU) is considering expanding its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s X social network breached its content moderation rulebook, the bloc’s top digital official said.

EU considers expanding probe into Musk’s X, digital chief says

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said long-term investments involving the healthcare, airport operations, and energy sectors are expected following his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Anwar expects long-term investments following UAE working visit

(Jan 14): Bitcoin slumped to an almost two-month low as investors dumped riskier assets following a sharp rise in bond yields.

The original cryptocurrency dropped as much as 5.3% to $89,329 on Monday, its lowest since Nov. 18 and well below the peak of $108,316 it reached in Decemb...

Bitcoin falls to lowest since November in risk-asset selloff

Malaysian products, particularly palm oil, are expected to benefit from tariff-free access in the UK under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

CPTPP secures tariff-free access to UK market for palm oil and products, says M'sian envoy

The Philippines said China's deployment of its largest coast guard vessel inside Manila's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) was alarming and clearly meant to intimidate fishermen operating around a contested shoal in the South China Sea.

China's deployment of 'monster ship' alarming, says Philippine security official

(Jan 14): Japan’s 40-year government bond yield reached an all-time high amid a global debt selloff and expectations that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates in coming months.

The yield rose as much as 3 basis points to 2.755%, the highest since 2007 when the bonds were sold for ...

Japan’s 40-year yield rises to highest since debut in 2007

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Jan 13): Cleveland-Cliffs is partnering with peer Nucor to prepare a potential all-cash bid for US Steel, with an offer in the high US$30s (RM135.04) per share, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Cleveland-Cliffs eyeing all-cash bid for US Steel — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 14): Shares of Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) were suspended from trading on Tuesday, pending an announcement from the oil and gas services firm.

Yinson shares suspended from trading pending announcement

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) is in the running to secure the remaining two packages of the Penang Light Rail Transit project, analysts said, after its consortium secured the main contract as expected.

Gamuda in the running for second, third Penang LRT work packages, say analysts

(Jan 14):&nbsp;Chinese officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok, if the company fails to fend off a controversial ban on the short-video app, according to people familiar with the matter.

China discusses sale of TikTok US to Musk as one possible option — Bloomberg

(Jan 14):&nbsp;Asian stocks look set for a bumpy ride after renewed dip buying on Wall Street fueled a rebound in some shares, reversing a selloff triggered by a recalibration of Federal Reserve wagers.

Asian shares look shaky as fed rate-cut hopes dim

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 14): Nomura Global Markets Research expects Malaysia will tighten its monetary policy this year, due to rising inflation driven by the rationalisation of fuel subsidies.

Nomura predicts rate hike for Malaysia as strong growth leads to pickup in inflation

(Jan 14): A renewed wave of dip buying fuelled a rebound in stocks, following a selloff triggered by a recalibration of Federal Reserve wagers.

US stocks stage rebound as dip buyers wade back in 

COMING off a lacklustre 2023 in which the equity market struggled to get back on its feet amid harsh economic circumstances, Bursa Malaysia roared back to life in the first eight months of the year, mainly on the back of foreign investor buying, before easing in the last four months to trail Sing...

Market Recap: Bursa Malaysia’s biggest winners and losers in 2024

(Jan 14):&nbsp;Oil held near a five-month high, on threats to global supplies posed by harsher US sanctions against Russian flows and potential trade tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.

Oil holds near five-month high on rising risks to crude supplies

(Jan&nbsp;13): A flagship coalition aimed at aligning the asset management industry with global climate goals said it was suspending its activities on Monday, days after BlackRock, the world's biggest investor, left amid a political backlash in the United States.

Investor climate group suspends activities after BlackRock exit

THE 19th edition of The Edge Best Call Awards received an overwhelming number of submissions, with 135 nominations coming in for 96 stocks covered by analysts with 17 research outfits.

This is 93% of the total submissions we received for 2022 and 2023 put together. We received 73 nomina...

The Edge Best Call Awards 2024 

THE year 2024 was a turning point for the Malaysian equity market. After three consecutive years of negative returns, the benchmark FBM KLCI finally delivered its first annual gain in 2024, emerging as one of the best-performing markets in the region.

The 30-stock index closed at 1,591....

FBM KLCI to post first annual gain in three years amid rise of data centres, FDIs

The High Court has dismissed former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas' attempt to remove judge Roz Mawar Rozain from presiding over the malicious prosecution suit filed against him (Thomas), the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, and the government by former Federal Land Development Authority chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Samad.

Tommy Thomas fails to recuse judge in Shahrir's malicious prosecution suit

THE Kuala Lumpur Construction Index (KLCON) had shot up 59% to 305.27 points as at Dec 20. This was the index’s biggest annual increase in its 31-year history.

KLCON’s valuation had risen from a 10-year average of 13 times to 17.8 times. The keen interest in construction stocks, driven ...

Sector Of The Year: Positive momentum in construction sector expected to continue in 2025 

MALAYSIA’s number of initial public offerings (IPOs) reached its highest level in 2024 since 2005, leading regionally in terms of the number of deals. In 2005, Malaysia’s IPO count stood at 79.

This resurgence was largely driven by the listings of 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd (KL:9...

IPOs - Malaysia’s IPO market reaches new high in nearly two decades, leads Southeast Asia

DATA centres (DCs) have been sprouting in Malaysia, particularly in Selangor, over the years or decades even, but DCs as an investment play is quite a new development on the Malaysian stock market.

Interestingly, at the start of 2024, a sudden rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in ...

Thematic Play: Data centre a new theme that gathers steam

A pair of Chinese-made social apps, Xiaohongshu and Lemon8, have taken over the top two positions on Apple Inc’s iPhone download charts in the US as users seek out alternatives to TikTok ahead of an imminent ban.

Risk of TikTok ban has users rushing to download two other Chinese-made apps

WASHINGTON (Jan 13): Traffic in Manhattan's central business district fell by 7.5% last week and 273,000 fewer cars entered the borough's central business district after the first congestion pricing fee in the US took effect on Jan&nbsp;5, New York City transit officials said on Monday.

Traffic falls in New York City after US$9 congestion fee introduced

WASHINGTON (Jan 13): Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday urged Congress and President Joe Biden to extend a Jan&nbsp;19 deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell the US assets of TikTok, or face a US ban.

The&nbsp;Supreme Court held arguments&nbsp;Friday on Tiktok and ByteDance's challe...

US lawmakers urge Biden to extend TikTok Jan 19 ban deadline

Consumer spending in Malaysia appears resilient and may be sustained in the near term with policy measures, economists said, shrugging off the latest data showing slower retail and wholesale trade.

Consumer spending sustained in near term but downside risks are rising, say economists

Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) said it is confident that its data centre projects will pass through the proposed US restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips.

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