(Dec 18): Vishal Mega Mart Ltd’s shares surged in their Mumbai debut on Wednesday after raising US$944 million (RM4.21 million) in India’s last major new listing of the year.

Vishal Mega Mart shares jump 37% in debut after US$944m IPO

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Shares of United Plantations Bhd (KL:UTDPLT) hit fresh all-time intraday high in early morning trade on Wednesday. The stock gained 2% to touch RM33.06 to become the top gainer on Bursa Malaysia.

United Plantations hits fresh record intraday high at RM33.06

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (KL: JTGROUP) shares gained in active trade on Wednesday, a day after it said it won contract to supply and install photovoltaic solar panel systems at Public Bank Bhd’s (KL:PBBANK) branches for some RM14.88 million.

Jati Tinggi’s shares gain in active trade early Wednesday on Public Bank contract

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 16): Shares in Supermax Holdings Bhd (KL:SUPERMX) rose to their highest in nearly three years in active trade on Monday morning, amid US’ efforts to boost nitrile-glove production there.

Supermax climbs to three-year high on active trade 

Shares of Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) notched a fresh all-time high on Friday, as analysts projected robust quarters ahead for the construction powerhouse, fuelled by contract wins and a strong project pipeline.

Gamuda shares log new record high while analysts scramble to raise target prices

Shares of Bermaz Auto Bhd (KL:BAUTO) slipped on Friday to their lowest in 15 months, after the automotive assembler reported a weaker-than-expected second financial quarter.

Bermaz Auto shares fall to 15-month low after weaker-than-expected 2Q

Shares of JF Technology Bhd (KL:JFTECH) surged as much as 13% to hit an intraday high of 79.5 sen in the morning trading session on Friday. The stock was one of the most actively traded on Bursa Malaysia.

JF Technology shares surge as much as 13% in early trade, holding up strongly on US prospects

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 11): Shares of hospital operators fell on Wednesday, after the government announced that it would speed up the implementation of standardised prices for private healthcare early next year.

Private healthcare groups under selling pressure after PM's remark on expedited plan for standardised prices

Shares of SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD) gained after resuming trade on Wednesday morning, following the signing of an agreement on Tuesday to jointly develop the country's largest affordable housing project with the Penang state agencies.

SkyWorld shares soar on Penang affordable housing project win

Shares of Hartalega Holdings Bhd (KL:HARTA) rose on Tuesday to their highest in more than two years, following a special dividend announcement by the nitrile glove manufacturer.

Hartalega shares top two-year high following special dividend

Shares of Kawan Food Bhd (KL:KAWAN) climbed to their highest in nearly five months on Monday, after the frozen food manufacturer announced a venture into distribution of information technology (IT) equipment.

Kawan Food shares climb to near five-month high after news of IT venture

Supermax Corporation Bhd (KL:SUPERMX) shares climbed on Thursday, mostly due to an improved outlook and earnings potential of the company's US facility, amid recent efforts to boost glove production there.

Supermax climbs on earnings potential of US facility amid efforts to boost glove production

Shares of cash-rich Apollo Food Holdings Bhd (KL:APOLLO) soared in early trading on Thursday, after it declared a 30 sen dividend following improved second-quarter results.

Apollo shares rise on dividend following stronger 2Q

Shares of Pentamaster Corporation Bhd (KL:PENTA) shot up as much as 22.6% to RM4.23 — a three-month high — after its 63.9%-owned subsidiary Pentamaster International Ltd voluntarily suspended trading of its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Pentamaster shares jump 23% on trading halt of HK unit

Cocoa futures climbed above US$12,000 (RM53,616) a tonne in New York, reaching a fresh record amid mounting worries over reduced output in top grower Ivory Coast.

Cocoa soars above US$12,000 to reach fresh record on supply fears

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) on Wednesday created an operating company (OpCo) with a 50:50 interest ratio for the purpose of operating and maintaining the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.

MRL and CCCECRL to jointly operate and maintain ECRL project

RHB Bank Bhd has filed an appeal against the High Court's ruling last month that Tokio Marine Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd's right to first refusal, under the bank's 10-year bancassurance arrangement with the bank, is still in effect until the expiry of the agreement on Dec 31, 2024.

RHB Bank appeals against High Court ruling on bancassurance deal with Tokio Marine

The governance aspect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks often receives less public attention than its environmental and social components, which is no surprise given the global spotlight on the imminent challenges of climate change and its widespread impacts.

MOF: Governance reforms towards better socio-economic equity

Ge-Shen Corp Bhd (KL:GESHEN) executive director Lee Hai Peng has emerged as a substantial shareholder of the contract manufacturer.

Ge-Shen executive director Lee Hai Peng emerges as substantial shareholder 

YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has cleared the group's 60% owned subsidiary, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, of any wrongdoing in connection with the 1BestariNet project.

YTL Power says MACC has cleared subsidiary of wrongdoing in 1BestariNet project

Eco World Development Group Bhd (KL:ECOWLD), in collaboration with SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) and Negeri Sembilan's state investment arm NS Corporation, will jointly develop a 1,166-acre industrial park in Bukit Pelanduk, Negeri Sembilan, that will have an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.95 billion.

EcoWorld, SD Guthrie and NS Corp to jointly develop RM2.95b industrial park in Negeri Sembilan

Global shares and the US dollar edged up on Wednesday as investors made last-minute adjustments to portfolios in the countdown to the year's final flurry of central bank meetings, while news of a potential Nissan-Honda tie-up lifted car stocks.

Dollar firm before Fed, automakers rally on Honda-Nissan talks

Malaysia is set to make history as the first country in Southeast Asia to implement an LTE-Railway (LTE-R) communications network using 4G along the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said with the network, it can increase the level of communication with faster signals compared to previous technology.

ECRL to have 4G LTE communications network — Loke

Economists remain cautiously optimistic on Malaysia’s external trade outlook for 2025, following better-than-expected November data which saw the country’s trade surplus rise to a 14-month high.

Economists upbeat on Malaysia’s trade after November exports beat, flag US policy wildcard

The proposed abolition of the Rule of 78 by Bank Negara Malaysia could “pave the way” for similar reforms in other financing products, including hire purchases, having a larger impact on the banking sector, according to Phillip Capital.

Bank Negara's plan to abolish Rule of 78 may lead to wider financial reforms, says Phillip Capital

Nissan Motor Co is in talks with fellow Japanese carmaker Honda Motor Co to merge, in a deal that would help the ailing company survive, while also creating the world’s third-largest automaker with a better chance of withstanding the industry’s ructions.

Honda exploring Nissan merger, with Foxconn also in hunt for stake

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Supermax Corp Bhd (KL:SUPERMX) is planning a bonus share issue on the basis of one share for every five existing shares held, along with the issuance of bonus warrants on the basis of one free warrant for every 20 existing shares held, to reward shareholders.

Supermax proposes 1-for-5 bonus issue with 1-for-20 free warrants

Fashion firm Carlo Rino Group Bhd (KL:CARLORINO) made a weak debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia, after it raised some RM46 million from its initial public offering (IPO).

Carlo Rino stages weak debut in ACE Market transfer listing

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Shares of United Plantations Bhd (KL:UTDPLT) hit fresh all-time intraday high in early morning trade on Wednesday. The stock gained 2% to touch RM33.06 to become the top gainer on Bursa Malaysia.

Solar renewable energy specialist Northern Solar Holdings Bhd, en route to list on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Feb 6, is looking to raise up to RM64.8 million from the public market to part-finance its business expansion and for working capital.

ACE Market-bound Northern Solar seeks to raise up to RM65m in IPO

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): YNH Property Bhd (KL:YNHPROP) executive chairman Datuk Dr Yu Kuan Chon has been redesignated as an executive director of the property developer. Kuan Chon, 62, is YNH Property’s largest shareholder controlling a direct and indirect shareholding of 32.58% as at Oct 7, 2024.

YNH Property’s MD Kuan Huat replaces brother Kuan Chon as new chairman

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (KL: JTGROUP) shares gained in active trade on Wednesday, a day after it said it won contract to supply and install photovoltaic solar panel systems at Public Bank Bhd’s (KL:PBBANK) branches for some RM14.88 million.

CIMB Securities is positive on Malaysia’s equity market in 2025, underpinned by a third consecutive year of earnings growth at 8%, driven by banks, construction and utilities sectors.

Banks, construction, utilities sectors to drive 2025 earnings growth — CIMB Securities

UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) and ITRAMAS Corp Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China-based battery energy storage solutions (BESS) and power battery technology manufacturer Gotion High-Tech Co Ltd to develop a research and development (R&amp;D) centre at UEM Sunrise’s Renewable Energy (RE) Industrial Park in Gerbang Nusajaya, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

UEM Sunrise, ITRAMAS sign MOU with China-based Gotion High-Tech to develop R&D centre in Johor

Pestech International Bhd (KL:PESTECH), which is now a subsidiary of Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd, announced a slew of boardroom changes on Thursday, which saw the appointments of Dhaya Maju's co-founder and its group chief executive officer to its board, with immediate effect.

Dhaya Maju founder, CEO join Pestech's board, along with former chief secretary to govt Mohd Zuki

US President-elect Donald Trump is poised to order changes meant to encourage domestic oil and gas development immediately after his Jan 20 inauguration.

Trump is ready ‘within seconds’ to issue orders spurring drilling

MIDF expects better overall growth for the tech sector in 2026 due to rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) computing and strong investments from China.

MIDF: Tech sector to rebound, post stronger growth in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Nissan Motor Co and &nbsp;Honda Motor Co are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, according to Nissan, amid news of a possible merger with Honda.

Nissan confirms it is exploring collaborations with Honda

KUCHING (Dec 17): The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has acquired a 10% stake in Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd through a share transfer memorandum of understanding (MOU), which is a milestone move for economic growth, community development, and sustainable initiatives in Sarawak.

Bintulu Development Authority acquires 10% stake in Pertama Ferroalloys

Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has filed an appeal against the High Court's failure to order former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to pay interest on damages over defamatory statements concerning tax breaks for Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary’s charity foundation Yayasan Albukhary.

Yayasan Albukhary: Guan Eng files appeal, seeking interest on damages awarded

YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has cleared the group's 60% owned subsidiary, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, of any wrongdoing in connection with the 1BestariNet project.

ACE Market-bound Northern Solar Holdings Bhd plans to expand its coverage across Malaysia, targeting key regions especially in Johor and Penang, among others, on top of its existing market in the Klang Valley and Selangor areas, according to managing director Lew Shoong Kai.&nbsp;

Northern Solar eyes solar energy expansion post-IPO

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 18): Malaysia’s total trade in November 2024 increased 2.9% to RM237.8 billion versus RM231.1 billion a year ago, driven by growth in exports and imports, said Statistics&nbsp;Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s total trade up 2.9% to RM237.8b in November 2024 — DOSM

Malaysia is inviting China's palm oil companies to explore opportunities in the domestic industry.

Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said he believes potential partnerships with Chinese companies based in Malaysia will be successful as feedstock is plentiful in the country while Chinese players have a wide market network.

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