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

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

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

Stocks in Asia may come under renewed pressure as concerns over the artificial-intelligence trade linger, with Chinese and Japanese data due to offer clues on the health of the region’s major economies. Bitcoin steadies.

Asian stocks brace for AI pressure, data dump

Several world leaders converge on the Philippines this week for a regional summit, with many seeking to deepen trade links as a hedge against the rising US protectionism under President Donald Trump.

World leaders at Manila summit seek trade to offset US risks

As businesses increasingly connect operations, manufacturing and AI, the question is not only whether a network is secure, but who they trust to provide it and which technology ecosystem they depend on. For Malaysia, a trusted, secure and globally aligned technology ecosystem is critical to attracting multinational investment.

Turning DNB’s 5G network into an engine for enterprise growth

A key summit opened Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state grappling with the Middle East crisis and their own regional flashpoints and global leaders finding common ground over US President Donald Trump's trade war.

Trade war in focus at Asean Summit ahead of Trump arrival

Buyouts, a slump in initial public offerings (IPOs) and concentrated ownership structures are weighing on the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) efforts to attract international investors.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi investors’ options shrink on IPO slump, buyouts

The Selangor state government will table an artificial intelligence (AI) White Paper early next year as a comprehensive guiding framework for shaping mindsets and managing reliance on the technology, including within the state administration.

Selangor to table White Paper on AI in early 2027 — Amirudin

Malaysia’s parliamentary reform transfers administrative powers from the Prime Minister and the government to Parliament and its Speaker, strengthening the legislature’s independence, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Parliamentary reform strengthens legislature’s independence — Anwar

Pakatan Harapan (PH) must focus its efforts on formulating a new political realignment as a strategy to form the government in the next general election, said PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Melaka polls: PH must focus on political realignment as formula to form next govt — Amirudin

Asean leaders agreed to maintain Myanmar’s representation at the bloc’s summits and foreign ministers’ meetings at a non-political level until meaningful progress is made in implementing the Five-Point Consensus (5PC).

Asean keeps Myanmar representation restrictions, sets conditions for gradual return

Malaysia’s relationship with the US will not prevent it from engaging independently with other countries, including China, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia’s ties with the US will not limit independent engagement with China — Anwar

Wingtech Technology Co said it opposes a Dutch court’s latest interim order in the dispute over Nexperia and plans to appeal, arguing the ruling lacks a factual basis and contains fundamental legal flaws, according to a stock exchange filing on Sunday.

Wingtech to challenge Dutch Court’s interim order on Nexperia

Noel Tata, chairman of the trusts that control Tata Group, questioned whether some of the conglomerate’s biggest investments are being executed with enough discipline, deepening a dispute over capital allocation, control and a potential listing of its holding company.

Tata heir questions big bets as US$185 bil group feud deepens

Hong Kong property developer New World Development said on Sunday its board had proposed a recapitalisation plan aimed at raising about HK$24.9 billion (US$3.17 billion or RM12.9 billion), according to a company filing.

New World Development proposes US$3.2b rights issue, filing shows

Buyouts, a slump in initial public offerings (IPOs) and concentrated ownership structures are weighing on the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) efforts to attract international investors.

Barisan Nasional (BN) will not contest any seats in the 13th Sarawak state election, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.&nbsp;

BN to stay out of Sarawak polls — Ahmad Zahid