The Malaysian property market has yet to regain the vibrancy of the boom times that came to an end more than two years ago, but the challenging environment has not hindered Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd from churning out impressive returns for its shareholders.

Indeed, investors who subs...

Highest return on equity over three years: Property — Below RM3 billion market capitalisation: Matrix Concepts Holdings - Lucrative returns since its debut

Sunsuria Bhd may have had a slight edge when it comes to winning the award for highest returns to shareholders over three years — the injection of projects with a gross development value of about RM10 billion by executive chairman and largest shareholder Datuk Ter Leong Yap.

This has ce...

Highest returns to shareholders over three years: Property — Below RM3 billion market capitalisation: Sunsuria - Setting itself apart through catalysts such as the Xiamen University Malaysia campus

IGB Corp Bhd has seen steady profit after tax (PAT) growth since 2004. For FY2013 to FY2016, the group’s PAT registered a three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%, supported by its property investments and hotel operations.

For FY2016, it reported PAT of RM297.99 million, ...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Property — RM3 billion and above market capitalisation: IGB Corp - Steady earnings growth over a decade

Sunway Bhd, which was reclassified from the properties sector to the trading/services sector in June, is favoured by investors as it is viewed as a better pick to ride out the current cyclical property market slowdown due to its diversified business portfolio.

Unlike other pure develope...

Highest returns to shareholders over three years: Property — RM3 billion and above market capitalisation: Sunway - Gaining strength from a diversified portfolio

Investors in IGB Real Estate Investment Trust, a pure retail play in the REIT sector, benefited from the strong interest in REITs in the past two years, amid low returns and depressed market sentiment.

Average total return a year for investors was 20.43% between March 31, 2014, and June...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years / Highest returns to shareholders over three years: REITS:  IGB REIT - Mega mall pioneer resilient despite retail space competition

The iconic stature of the Petronas Twin Towers continues to justify its premium rental rates for the owner, KLCC Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), which, since May 9, 2013, has been stapled to KLCC Property Holdings Bhd, one of the largest companies on Bursa Malaysia with a market capitalisati...

Highest Return on Equity Over Three Years: REITS: KLCCP Stapled Group -  Iconic stature sustains premium

Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s shares have been on a tear, especially in the past 18 months, when investors saw the change in its earnings trajectory. The company booked record-high profits and secured sizeable contracts from several reputable developers despite the soft property market.

S...

Highest returns to shareholders over three years: Construction: Kerjaya Prospek Group-More sizeable contracts for its order book

Gamuda Bhd has been a favourite among analysts as a key proxy for the booming Malaysian construction sector, considering the group’s leading role in several of the mega railway projects under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP).

The group was appointed the project delivery partner (PDP) for M...

Highest return on equity over three years: Construction: Gamuda - Beneficiary of mega infrastructure wave

Despite the prevailing damp sentiment brought about by sluggish oil prices, the weak ringgit and general turbulence in the global economy, IJM Corp Bhd sailed through yet another year.

Despite challenging times, it still outperformed its construction industry peers with a compound annua...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Construction: IJM Corp - Surpassing its peers in the sector

One of the more enjoyable parts about being a judge for The Edge Billion Ringgit Club’s corporate social responsibility component is learning what BRC members are doing to bring long-term, sustainable benefits to communities.

Many BRC members have chosen to support education, p...

Investing in financial education

Hong Leong Industries Bhd’s (HLI) share price has doubled to RM9.10 between April 1, 2014, and March 31, 2017. This is certainly a big boost for the company, which has a market capitalisation of over RM1 billion.

The upward momentum continued with the stock climbing to RM10.42 in late J...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Consumer Products: Hong Leong Industries - Finds new growth source

Planters have had a rough couple of years as an abundant supply of oilseeds and uncertainty in the economic landscape dragged down crude palm oil prices. It was only late last year that CPO prices started to show some signs of recovery.

Nevertheless, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) achiev...

Highest return on equity over three years: Plantation: Kuala Lumpur Kepong - Exceptional gains a boost for leading planter

Kim Loong Resources Bhd, a Johor-based oil palm grower and crude palm oil (CPO) miller, retained its position as the BRC member with the highest returns to shareholders in the plantation sector as it continues to reward shareholders amid tough operating conditions.

The planter’s oil ext...

Highest returns to shareholders over three years: Plantation: Kim Loong Resources - Efficient niche oil palm planter and miller

Ipoh-based Batu Kawan Bhd is widely known as the parent company of locally listed plantation giant Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK). However, many may not know that Batu Kawan is also Malaysia’s largest producer of chlor-alkali chemical products, which include chlorine, caustic soda and hydrochloric...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Plantation: Batu Kawan - More than just KLK’s parent company

BEIJING (Dec 22): China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric-vehicle (EV) brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), betting that it would help the company overcome European Union (EU) tariffs.

China’s Nio says new Firefly EV to go on sale in Europe in 1H2025

(Dec 22): The European Central Bank (ECB) will go on lowering borrowing costs in 2025, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic.

ECB rate cuts will continue next year, Vujcic tells Croatian state broadcaster

(Dec 22): Cocoa’s rally has soared past all major commodities in 2024, and there’s little sign the tight supply and fragile trading landscape that prompted its near-vertical trajectory are in for a fast fix.

Cocoa caps 2024 as biggest commodity winner. It’s not over yet

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 22): The Early Schooling Aid (BAP) will extended to Form 6 students starting from the 2025/2026 schooling session, with each receiving RM150, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Early schooling aid extended to Form 6 students

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Malaysia is intensifying efforts to deepen economic and cultural ties with Iran, identifying Gilan province as another key hub for collaboration.

Malaysia strengthens ties with Iran, eyes Gilan province as key collab hub

JAKARTA (Dec 22): Indonesian police have detained 18 personnel suspected of extorting Malaysian nationals who attended the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) concert in Kemayoran, North Jakarta.

18 cops detained for alleged extortion of Malaysian fans at Djakarta Warehouse Project concert

ANKARA (Dec 22): Türkiye will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns about US-allied Kurdish groups it views as terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday (Dec 21).

Türkiye will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says

BENGALURU (Dec 21): Stellantis has reversed its decision to lay off about 1,100 employees at an Ohio Jeep plant, less than three weeks after the abrupt resignation of chief executive Carlos Tavares, the Franco-Italian automaker said late on Saturday.

Stellantis reverses Ohio layoffs weeks after CEO's abrupt departure

(Dec 22): President-elect Donald Trump selected billionaire Tilman Fertitta as his ambassador to Italy, enlisting a prominent businessman and one-time reality television star for a prime diplomatic post.

Trump taps billionaire restaurateur Fertitta as Italy envoy

(Dec 21): Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that  she has removed her name from consideration to replace outgoing US Senator Marco Rubio.

Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Rubio in US Senate

Lion Group’s property division, Lion Group Property, is looking to expand its industrial park portfolio, says the conglomerate’s executive chairman Tan Sri William Cheng.

Moving further into industrial parks

Among all precious gems, diamonds are one of the most sought after and prominent —&nbsp;for good reason. It is their rarity, durability and beauty that inspire&nbsp;the managing director of jewellery company Tomei, Datuk Ng Yih Pyng, to keep them as the focus of his star label, Le Lumiere. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, he has witnessed his fair share of industry evolutions. As technology progresses and diamond reserves begin to run dry, a new competitor — lab-grown stones — has entered the market. What does this mean for the stability of the natural gemstone trade, and what can consumers expect to see in the coming year? Ng gives us his thoughts.

Light fantastic

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): The Health Ministry (MOH) does not take lightly the resignation of more than 6,000 doctors over the past five years.

MOH does not take lightly resignation of over 6,000 doctors over past five years — Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Malaysia is intensifying efforts to deepen economic and cultural ties with Iran, identifying Gilan province as another key hub for collaboration.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting on Saturday with local and foreign media practitioners to convey the latest developments about the country's direction related to government policies, as well as various current and future issues in Malaysia.&nbsp;

PM conveys country’s development, direction, policies, current and future issues to media practitioners

JAKARTA (Dec 22): Indonesian police have detained 18 personnel suspected of extorting Malaysian nationals who attended the Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) concert in Kemayoran, North Jakarta.

(Dec 21):&nbsp;The Biden administration is mulling exempting Mexico from tariffs on imported solar equipment, a last-minute change that would primarily benefit Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd.&nbsp;

Biden mulls tariff break for solar modules from Mexico

KUCHING (Dec 21): A supply interruption caused by generator trip at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) on Saturday afternoon has been fully restored to affected consumers in certain parts of Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.

Sarawak Energy: Partial power outage fully restored

(Dec 22):&nbsp;President-elect Donald Trump selected billionaire Tilman Fertitta as his ambassador to Italy, enlisting a prominent businessman and one-time reality television star for a prime diplomatic post.

(Dec 21):&nbsp;A Starbucks Corp&nbsp;strike of unionised baristas has spread to three more cities in the US, disrupting service during the final days of the crucial holiday season.

Starbucks baristas from three more US cities to join strike

ANKARA (Dec 22): Türkiye will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns about US-allied Kurdish groups it views as terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday (Dec 21).

(Dec 22): Cocoa’s rally has soared past all major commodities in 2024, and there’s little sign the tight supply and fragile trading landscape that prompted its near-vertical trajectory are in for a fast fix.

(Dec 21):&nbsp;Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday that&nbsp; she has removed her name from consideration to replace outgoing US&nbsp;Senator Marco Rubio.

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 22): The&nbsp;Early Schooling Aid (BAP) will extended to Form 6 students starting from the 2025/2026 schooling session, with each receiving RM150, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

BENGALURU (Dec 21): Stellantis&nbsp;has reversed its decision to lay off about 1,100 employees at an Ohio Jeep plant, less than three weeks after the abrupt resignation of chief executive Carlos Tavares, the Franco-Italian automaker said late on Saturday.

BEIJING (Dec 22): China's Nio on Sunday said it would launch its new Firefly electric-vehicle (EV) brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), betting that it would help the company overcome European Union (EU) tariffs.

(Dec 22):&nbsp;The European Central Bank (ECB) will go on lowering borrowing costs in 2025, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic.

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