The group, through its subsidiary Associate Partners Laboratories Sdn Bhd (APLSB) — which provides medical laboratory testing and analytical services, as well as biotechnology research and experimental development — has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PAPA.

Nexgram to provide Covid-19 screening, quarantine management services for foreign workers 

There needs to be better engagement between the creative economy and those who fund it if the arts in Malaysia are to grow in an effective and meaningful way, says Izan Satrina Mohd Sallehuddin, the founder of the Cultural Economy Development Agency (Cendana).

Facilitating conversations between the arts and business

Failure is part and parcel of the entrepreneurial game, but not many entrepreneurs are able to bounce back after they have experienced their first defeat, a case of “once bitten, twice shy”.

Jimmy Lee, co-founder and CEO of Foodie Box Group and an angel investor, is not one of those peo...

Entrepreneurship: The price of integrity, the value of kindness

Here’s a funny farming fable: An officer from the income tax department pays a visit to an old farmer in a rural community. “Show me the list of all your employees and how much you pay them,” he demands.

“There are four employees,” the farmer says. “One is a plant picker and cleaner; he...

Econ 4.0: Why focus on farming?

Vaults. These expansive metal chambers are arguably the most recognisable trope of any self-respecting crime caper. And yet, for all the intrigue their imagery stirs, big screen bank vaults do not exactly inspire a sense of security as they seem to be constantly broken into with unerring ease.

Family Businesses: Safekeeping keepsakes

The future of agriculture will not only involve farmers but technology players as well. This will be essential especially in urban areas, where space is scarce but demand for fresh food is high.

To accelerate this revolution, Sunway Innovation Labs (iLabs) is launching Sunway FutureX Fa...

Agritech: Creating an innovative ecosystem for urban farming

In March, Aemulus Holdings Bhd was at its lowest ebb. The company, which specialises in semiconductor testing equipment, had a problem collecting payments from its customers in China and it was running out of money.

“Back in November 2019, the first thing I told my chief financial offic...

Cover Story: Coming out of the dark

The Musang King durian had its genome sequenced for the first time in 2017. The findings, which also identified the genes responsible for the fruit’s pungent odour, were published in a leading international journal and covered by news portals globally.

The research was done out of Singa...

Cutting Edge: Genome sequencing for all

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is endless. Inference Tech Sdn Bhd CEO Izad Che Muda discovered this during his time as chief technology officer of Aerodyne Group, a provider of drone-based enterprise solutions.

This is because at Aerodyne, he was...

AI: Using AI to address worker safety, potholes and prescriptions

The movement control order (MCO) saw a lot of people losing their jobs. The publishing industry was not spared. But what Sean Teoh, the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Monster Alliance Bhd (MOPress), realised was that while a lot of companies were moving to digital, publishing platforms were looking for content other than articles.

MOPress to diversify into voice and video content to suit present demand

Fintech firm Juris Technologies (JurisTech) has acquired personal finance company Intelligent Money Sdn Bhd (iMoney) in an effort to develop end-to-end solutions for its enterprise clients.

JurisTech acquires financial comparison site iMoney

Here is an atypical Covid-19 story. After finishing online classes for a bunch of business management students, the professor announced on the day of the exam: “Although I did not see you in person, I believe you attended my online classes regularly, took notes diligently and worked on projects h...

Econ 4.0: What hath Covid-19 wrought?

The once controversial Goods and Services Tax (GST) could be making a return. Multiple sources have informed Enterprise that the tax regime could be announced during the tabling of Budget 2021, slated for November.

“In fact, the reason the announcement was moved from its traditional Oct...

Taxation: GST on the horizon?

Like most companies linked to the tourism industry, Flexiroam Sdn Bhd — a company founded in Malaysia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange that provides mobile roaming packages for travellers in 150 countries — saw its business decimated in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, when trav...

Entrepreneurship: Love and connection

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.

EU floats Canada becoming bloc’s first ‘associate member’

Indonesia's wildfires could go on until early November with the rainy season expected to arrive late, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni told local media on Wednesday, as he urged people to stop using fire to clear land during an extended drought.

Indonesia's wildfires may last until early November, minister says

Hugo Boss has appointed Frasers CEO Michael Murray as the chairman of its supervisory board, the German fashion group said on Wednesday.

Hugo Boss names Frasers CEO Murray board chairman

Singapore raised its political salary benchmarks on Sept 8 after 15 years. Malaysian readers will instinctively compare that with our own ministers. A Malaysian minister earns roughly RM14,900 a month, with allowances on top. That comparison is the least useful thing in the entire announcement.

Opinion: Malaysia’s political risk premium is not a salary bill

Living sector properties are gaining popularity in the region, according to the Knight Frank Asia-Pacific Horizon report “From Niche to Core: Why Asia-Pacific Living Sectors are Entering the Mainstream” released in July.

These properties, according to Knight Frank, refer to a diverse re...

Malaysia’s living sector assets maturing

Indonesia's anti-graft agency said it has detained eight people, including the president director of property developer Summarecon Agung and government officials, in an alleged bribery case involving land-use rights.

Indonesia detains eight suspects, including property developer executive, in alleged bribery case

Gold prices ticked up on Wednesday as oil prices eased, while market participants looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, with a rate hike largely priced in.

Gold gains with Fed rate decision in spotlight

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating after a two-day rally following an unexpectedly large build in US crude inventories, while supply disruptions in the Middle East lingered.

Oil slips on US stock build, Middle East disruptions in focus

The government will hold a special meeting on Thursday to explore immediate mitigation measures following public outcry over surging electricity bills amid the recent hot weather and haze, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.

Anwar: Govt to hold special meeting on Thursday to address rising electricity bills 

PRASARANA Malaysia Bhd, a unit under the Ministry of Finance, owns and operates the public transport system, spanning urban rail, bus services, property and supporting infrastructure in the country.

In its email response to The Edge, Prasarana says its current approach to transit-orient...

Cover Story 1: Prasarana says it’s committed to incorporating affordable housing in TODs — where appropriate

Malaysia's government has asked Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb AirAsia's (KL:AAGB) domestic market share, said two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of what they described as scenario planning while authorities monitor the financial health of Southeast Asia's largest low-cost airline.

Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia's financial health — Reuters

As a member of the Pardons Board and having considered the written opinion of the Attorney General, I have provided my views in my capacity as the Minister responsible for the Federal Territories at the official meeting of the Pardons Board held last Friday, 11 September 2026. I have stated my views honestly, guided by my conscience and with the best interests of the nation in mind. In accordance with Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, the authority and final decision rests with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) including the decision to defer Dato’ Sri Najib Razak's pardon bid.

Statement by Hannah Yeoh on Najib's pardon bid

Koukyo Yoneta, a fifth-generation Buddhist priest in a small town in Hokkaido, was struggling to keep up with the maintenance needs of his century-old temple, so he chose a path that would have been unthinkable for his predecessors — rather than wait for his congregation to give money they don't have, he invested what they'd already donated.

Cash-strapped Japanese monks turn to investing as inflation worsens

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund, one of the world’s top-performing sovereign wealth funds, returned 14.2% in the year through June, powered by a rally in global equity markets despite being underweight in outperforming tech stocks.

New Zealand’s world-beating sovereign wealth fund returns 14.2%

OVER the past decade or so, a new crop of third-generation family members has been moving into management roles and boardrooms at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies.

Some are still being nurtured while others have accumulated years of operating experience and are moving into the top jobs. ...

When the third generation steps into the business

The government will hold a special meeting on Thursday to explore immediate mitigation measures following public outcry over surging electricity bills amid the recent hot weather and haze, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.

Stocks were in a holding pattern in the Asian trading session on Wednesday as a rise in global bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision due later in the day.

Asian markets brittle ahead of Fed decision, oil slips

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang dismissed the need for new artificial intelligence security regulations on Tuesday, arguing that market forces will help companies safely innovate.

Nvidia’s Huang says AI industry doesn’t need any new laws

Southeast Asia’s six largest economies are projected to grow on average 4.8% annually over the next decade, but widening structural differences put them on increasingly divergent paths.

Southeast Asia growth divergence seen widening over next decade

(Sept 16): Glencore has accused Radiant World and associated companies of sending falsified invoices to lenders, cutting ties just as the iron ore trader filed a suit in Singapore against the Swiss-based commodities group, seeking S$2.5 billion (US$2 billion or RM8.1 billion) in damages.

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Glencore faces US$2b Radiant World claim in Singapore

OpenAI has recently held discussions with large investors about a fresh capital raise that would increase the ChatGPT maker's valuation to about US$1.2 trillion (RM4.8 trillion) before it goes public, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

OpenAI mulls funding round at US$1.2 tril valuation ahead of IPO — report

Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the city's first five-year plan on Wednesday, aiming to boost residents' livelihoods and cement its position as a global financial hub, while beefing up technology ties with the mainland.

Hong Kong's first five-year plan aims to add jobs, homes

Global taxation is no longer defined solely by corporate income tax rates and compliance obligations. Increasingly, trade tensions, tariffs, geopolitical fragmentation, environmental measures and the reconfiguration of global supply chains are influencing where businesses invest, manufacture and ...

My Say: The global tax shift and Malaysia’s next competitive advantage

As we mark Malaysia Day, the country pauses to remember what holds us together. Flags appear, speeches turn to unity, and attention returns to Sept 16, 1963, when different territories, histories and peoples came together to form Malaysia. Yet perhaps the deeper story lies not only in how the federation was formed, but in how Malaysians have learnt to live together ever since.

Opinion: Muhibbah moves the chair

For years, the palm oil sector has been at the centre of global sustainability debates, facing scrutiny over its environmental and social impacts. In response, the sector has invested significantly in improving sustainability performance and demonstrating progress through certifications and repor...

My Say: How RSPO is putting two decades of certification evidence in front of capital markets

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to attend US President Donald Trump's state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Nvidia CEO to attend Trump dinner for Xi — Reuters

A total of 41 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 9am Wednesday.

Unhealthy air quality in 41 areas across Peninsular Malaysia as of 9am Wednesday

South Korea's SK Hynix is in talks with Intel about a deal that would see it manufacture memory chips on US soil for the first time, three people familiar with the discussions said.

SK Hynix in talks with Intel about deal to make memory chips in the US for first time — Reuters

The US economy and its financial markets are in a generational race whose implications extend well beyond the prospects for future prosperity and financial stability. The race is between artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies that hold massive potential to unlock productivity and earnings growth, on the one hand, and the unintended consequences of these technologies, on the other.

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