KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 4): One of the six goals of the New Industrial Manufacturing Plan (NIMP) 2030 that was released last Friday (Sept 1) is to enhance ESG (environment, social and governance) practices in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector.

NIMP 2030 highlights the importance of ESG

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) said the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) would provide the right ecosystem to support the country's economy in its transformation into a high-tech industrialised nation and towards achieving a developed nation and high-income status.

FMM says NIMP 2030 will provide right ecosystem for Malaysia's transformation into high-tech industrialised nation

The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), while expected to boost the manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) by 6.5% annually, contributing RM587.5 billion to total GDP by 2030, also provides a “much clearer signal” to investors on the future of the country and its key matters.

NIMP 2030 to drive manufacturing GDP, offer clarity for investors — analysts

The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which is expected to increase the competitiveness of Malaysian companies in the global supply chain, will need greater participation from the private sector, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Private sector funding is vital for the success of New Industrial Master Plan 2030, says Zafrul

The government's implementation of the New Industrial Masterplan 2030 (NIMP 2030), will require an estimated total investment of RM95 billion through its seven years, to propel the country's economic growth.

New Industrial Master Plan 2030 requires RM95b worth of investments over seven years — PM

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Unisem (M) Bhd (KL:UNISEM) is approaching an earnings inflection point that could see its profit after tax growth outpace revenue growth, according to CIMB Securities.

Unisem nears point where profit growth outpaces revenue, says CIMB Securities

(Sep 20): Barely six weeks out from the midterm elections, housing costs that many Americans have long said are too high are looking even more out of reach.

The latest blow for consumers came Thursday, when Freddie Mac reported that rates for 30-year mortgages climbed to 6.95%, the...

US housing costs rise further out of reach ahead of midterms

Chinese regulators are putting the brakes on a rush of humanoid-robot companies seeking listings, people familiar with the matter said, as they scrutinise whether soaring valuations and revenue tied to state-backed projects reflect commercial demand.

China slows humanoid robot IPO rush as hype outruns reality

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Gamuda Bhd’s (KL:GAMUDA) joint venture with BMD Constructions Pty Ltd has secured a A$624 million (approximately RM1.8 billion) design-and-construct contract for two road upgrades in Western Sydney, Australia.

Gamuda-BMD JV secures RM1.8 bil Western Sydney road upgrade contract

Australia forecast on Monday that deaths would exceed births for the first time in the 2060s, a demographic shift with far-reaching implications for an economy grappling with an ageing population, declining births and cuts to immigration.

Australia warns of risks from ageing population, falling birth rates

The Indian rupee is expected to trade in a narrow range this week. Strong importer hedging and elevated oil prices amid Middle East conflict may cap gains.

Indian rupee eyes portfolio flows, oil prices; bonds face liquidity drain

When the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) decided to invest in semiconductor research and development (R&D) and capability-building, many critics pointed to how concentrated advanced packaging already is. Taiwan has the world’s most advanced packaging processes, and South Korea holds a commanding share of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production. Malaysia, they said, is at zero. Why enter a race this far along? Why start running when the other runners are almost home?

My Say: Why we must invest in the next semiconductor frontier

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) extended its decline as investors and analysts weigh the impact of additional subsidy on the national electric utility’s earnings.

Tenaga extends slide as analysts, investors digest impact of subsidy burden

Currency markets focused on the yen on Monday following a sharp drop last week that spurred speculation ​of a rate check from Tokyo, while investors pondered interest-rate outlooks after a wave of hikes from major central banks last ‌week.

Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subdued

(Sept 21): China’s leader Xi Jinping will arrive in Washington this week with at least one easy option to score points with the Trump administration — a commitment to revive a US$6 billion-a-year trade in US liquefied natural gas.

Trump-Xi talks could mean US$6 bil of US natural gas for China

Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir has sacked all members of the state executive council (exco), except for Menteri Besar (MB) Datuk Ismail Lasim.

Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz revokes appointment of state excos

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) was a darling of the stock market when it was still called MyEG Services Bhd. It was the pioneer in online government services transactions such as road tax and foreign maid renewals. At its peak, it had a market capitalisation of over RM6 billion. But once it lost its m...

Frankly Speaking: Zetrix AI must explain the RM3.7 bil development cost

Last Friday (Sept 18), Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) made an unusual and shocking announcement. The company was unable to proceed to pay to shareholders a cash dividend which was due on that day.

The Edge Says: Bursa must get Zetrix to disclose name of substantial shareholder who blocked cash dividend payment

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) extended its decline as investors and analysts weigh the impact of additional subsidy on the national electric utility’s earnings.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook will deal with matters related to his resignation after completing his official trip to China.

Loke to deal with resignation after China trip

Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased on reports more oil was finding its way out of the Middle East than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

For years, the people building the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence systems have warned us that AI could eventually become dangerous. Yet, they continued to race ahead, building companies now worth hundreds of billions — and, in some cases, associated with technology groups worth trillions — of US dollars each.

Tong's Portfolio - First, win the AI race. Then, stop the race?

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 21, 2026 

SINGAPORE (Sept 21): Oil prices slid on Monday as investors eyed a recovery in shipments from Saudi Arabia despite ongoing attacks by Yemeni Houthis that have escalated tension in the Middle East, while the US and Iran remain in a stalemate.

Oil slips as investors assess Saudi export recovery

Artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a shift in many industries, especially in the property sector, where the technology, alongside recurring digital services, can affect the way investors value properties.

The future relationship between AI and property

Citigroup Inc chief executive officer Jane Fraser said that companies are racing to build up their defences as artificial-intelligence models become even more powerful and risk spurring cyber attacks.

Citi CEO sees ‘tsunami’ of patches in race to defend against AI

Qatar expects inaugural output from its massive liquefied natural gas expansion next year as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz slow projects across the country’s economy, Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said.

Qatar’s energy chief sees LNG expansion startup in 2027

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday, voting projections showed, delivering the worst result for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's mainstream conservative party since 1949.

AfD leads as Merz rues 'disaster' in worst state election result in postwar Germany

Two Fridays ago, MyEG Capital Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Zetrix AI Bhd, disposed of its 16.9% stake in Heitech Padu Bhd (KL:HTPADU).

Frankly Speaking: Hazy shareholding structure at Heitech Padu

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded “very successful” talks with his Chinese counterparts that spanned artificial intelligence, trade and investment ahead of this week’s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Bessent hails ‘very successful’ China talks on AI, trade

SEREMBAN (Sept 21): Gemencheh and Serting state assemblymen Suhaimizan Bizar and Mohd Fairuz Mohd Isa have confirmed receiving a notification letter revoking&nbsp;their appointments as&nbsp;members of the Negeri Sembilan State Executive Council (exco).

Two Negeri Sembilan state reps confirm receiving letters revoking appointment

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Monday.

Unhealthy air quality recorded in 17 areas on Monday morning

ALOR GAJAH (Sept 21): Pakatan Harapan (PH) views the PH Plus cooperation for the Melaka state election as more suitable as an electoral understanding rather than a new political coalition, given the increasingly limited time for preparations.

Amirudin: PH Plus more of an electoral understanding

The key focus this week will be on China President Xi Jinping’s Sept 24 visit to the US for a highly anticipated meeting with President Donald Trump, during which tariffs are expected to be a key topic. The meeting comes four months after Trump’s visit to Beijing in May.

The Week Ahead: Eyes on Xi-Trump summit, high-level UN debate, Indonesia’s policy rate decision

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): The plantation, utilities and healthcare sectors have attracted a combined net foreign inflow of RM299.6 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

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