The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Awards — which started out in 2010 to recognise, honour and celebrate the biggest and the best of Corporate Malaysia — turns Sweet 16 this year, an age often seen to bring the promise of certain new freedom as one transitions from childhood to young adulthood. As adults, we know increased independence comes with added responsibility.

Reaping the fruits as excellence becomes an ingrained practice

Winners of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (The Edge BRC) Awards 2025 gathered at Corporate Malaysia’s biggest and most anticipated awards night on Tuesday, Sept 23.

A royal affair for Corporate Malaysia’s crème de la crème

Speech by His Royal Highness Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Selangor Darul Ehsan,  Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj

You are all winners

It is with honour and pleasure, on behalf of The Edge, to welcome and to thank all of you for your presence here this evening.

We mean business

Investors on Bursa Malaysia should take note of the winners of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Company of the Year Award, says Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong, chairman of The Edge Media Group.

Celebrating sustainable excellence for the 16th year

United Plantations Bhd (KL:UTDPLT) or UP, a frequent winner at The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Awards with seven corporate awards since the BRC started in 2010, returns this year — not surprisingly — as Company of the Year.

Living up to its ‘second to none’ credo

Companies that demonstrate they have set ambitious but realistic targets and have considered the long-term impact of their actions on multiple stakeholders continued to find favour with The Edge Billion Ringgit Club’s (BRC) panel of corporate responsibility (CR) judges.

Demonstrating long-term view in sustainable practices

Winners of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Awards 2025 took home the Bohemia Crystal trophy by Artelia, crafted from Bohemia crystal glass that is renowned worldwide for its brilliance, clarity and timeless elegance. The crystal originates from the historic glassmaking region of Bohemia, Czech Republic, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and artistry dating back to the 13th century.

Crafting the perfect Bohemia Crystal trophy for winners

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMETAL) has been a member of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) since the club and corporate awards were introduced in 2010, except for 2013 when its market capitalisation dipped below the RM1 billion threshold. Since bagging its first BRC trophy in 2015, Press Metal has been on the winners’ list eight times.

Aluminium giant with healthy double-digit returns

The past year was not easy as consumer sentiment wavered and cost realities bit. Even with its portfolio depth and price-pack range plus a well-oiled halal export engine, Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd’s (KL:NESTLE) bottom line took a hit. Return on equity (ROE), however, remained enviable.

A force of fortitude amid guarded consumer sentiment

When the push for energy transition hit critical mass at the turn of the decade, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) came under scrutiny as more investors assessed whether the utility group would be a casualty of a rapidly changing industry landscape.

Supercharged by rising electrification, policy clarity

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) has navigated a series of challenges well in recent years, eking out stronger earnings each year and hitting a peak last year.

Strong upward trajectory in earnings

KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s (KL:KPJ) strategic transformation journey, which started in 2023, is bearing fruit.

Strategic transformation yielding fruit as profits soar

It is YTL Power International Bhd’s (KL:YTLPOWR) second consecutive year on The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) corporate awards winners list, supported by back-to-back record high annual profits in 2023 and 2024 from resilient overseas operations in both the water and power sectors.

A mix of right ingredients amid digitisation and AI wave

DAP secretary general Anthony Loke on Saturday said he will resign as transport minister over the Pardons Board decision to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the rest of his jail sentence at home.

Najib house arrest: Loke says he will be the only DAP minister to resign to prevent govt collapse as some would want to happen

Wanita DAP is urging the government to disclose the meeting minutes of the Pardons Board that granted the second clemency for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Wanita DAP urges govt to release Pardons Board meeting minutes

Newly listed beverage blend maker Butterfield FB Bhd (KL:BFIELD) has announced the emergence of Datuk Ooi Eng Leong, managing director of Nationgate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE), as a substantial shareholder.

NationGate MD Ooi Eng Leong emerges as substantial shareholder in newly listed Butterfield

A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi group.

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport after Saudi warning of aerial attack threat

As Europe heads into winter, electricity markets are flashing their strongest warning since the energy crisis.

Europe’s winter power surge is biggest since energy crisis

Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the US would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic island's security, leaving its precise scope unclear.

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

Artificial intelligence (AI) could lift European productivity by about 1% over five years, but risks widening inequality, straining power networks and increasing dependence on foreign technology unless governments deepen economic integration, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper said.

IMF tells EU ministers AI could boost growth but increase economic strains

A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 4pm on Saturday.

Haze: 17 areas nationwide record unhealthy air pollutant index readings as of 4pm

The Prisons Department has not yet received an official letter notifying it of the Pardons Board’s decision on the conditional pardon for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Prisons Dept yet to receive official letter on Pardons Board decision — Saifuddin Nasution

A group of more than a dozen civil society organisations has called for immediate and full disclosure of the royal pardon for Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Citizen groups demand full disclosure of documents on Najib’s pardon

DAP secretary general Anthony Loke on Saturday said he will resign as transport minister over the Pardons Board decision to allow Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the rest of his jail sentence at home.

Wanita DAP is urging the government to disclose the meeting minutes of the Pardons Board that granted the second clemency for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

As Europe heads into winter, electricity markets are flashing their strongest warning since the energy crisis.

Denmark and Greenland on Saturday said any agreement with the US would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said the deal would give Washington "permanent control" over the Arctic island's security, leaving its precise scope unclear.

Artificial intelligence (AI) could lift European productivity by about 1% over five years, but risks widening inequality, straining power networks and increasing dependence on foreign technology unless governments deepen economic integration, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper said.

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