The article has been edited to take into consideration Heineken Malaysia Bhd’s name change.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people work, interact and celebrate key events. This year, The Edge Media Group and its partners are celebrating Corporate Malaysia’s best-performing companies at the 11th annual The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) Awards — sans the prestigious gala awards dinner for the first time, owing to the ongoing Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in the Klang Valley.

Recognising corporate excellence for the 11th year

Money & Me participants from SMK Lembah Keramat at the prize-giving event on Sept 28, 2019. The school emerged tops in the Schools category...

Financial education in the Covid-19 era

Maxis Bhd’s move to start setting aside RM1 billion for what it calls “growth capex” some two years back to reach enterprise customers proved prescient this year as the world went through various degrees of lockdown to counter the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic means that businesses have little ...

Highest return on equity over three years: SUPER BIG CAP (ABOVE RM40 BILLION MARKET CAPITALISATION): Maxis Bhd - Decent returns from strong cash flow

With Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) controlling 57.56% equity interest in MISC Bhd, it is no wonder that the shipping company has performed well financially. As the transportation arm of the national oil company, MISC’s earnings are linked to the former’s contracts, with any other jobs being a bonus.

Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: Transportation & Logistics: MISC Bhd - Performing despite challenging business environment

It has been a tough few years for banks, so it is to Malaysia Building Society Bhd (MBSB)’s credit that it has managed to register solid earnings growth over the last three years.

It was only a few years ago that MBSB, previously a non-bank lender, became a full-fledged bank. It obtaine...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Financial Services (below RM10 billion market capitalisation): Malaysia Building Society Bhd - solid earnings growth before Covid-19 impact 

Public Bank Bhd has won the award for the highest return on equity (ROE) over three years, for the period between the financial year ended Dec 31, 2017 (FY2017) and FY2019.

This is the third consecutive year that Public Bank has bagged the prestigious The Edge Billion Ringgit Club award...

Highest return on equity over three years: FINANCIAL SERVICES (RM10 billion and above market capitalisation): Public Bank Bhd - Highest ROE three years in a row

Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (STMKB) has scored its second consecutive double win in the financial services category for companies with a market capitalisation of below RM10 billion.

For the second year in a row, STMKB took home The Edge Billion Ringgit Club award for the high...

Highest return on equity over three years, Highest returns to shareholders over three years: Financial Services (below RM10 billion market capitalisation): Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd - Delivering sustainable shareholder value with another doub

Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd has been consistently paying dividends out of its earnings over the last five years, handing out 18% of its net profit as dividends last year.

During the past three-year period, however, Petron’s dividend payments have fallen from 25 sen per ...

Highest return on equity over three years: Energy: Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd - Headwinds still abound

Founded by the late Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng, IOI Corp Bhd remains the leading player in the plantation industry, which has been battered by weak palm product prices in recent years and slowdown in economic activity.

Despite its three-year compound annual growth rate for profit after tax ...

Highest return on equity over three years, Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Plantation: IOI Corp Bhd - On strong footing despite market headwinds

Despite lower average crude palm oil prices in 2019 — from RM2,771 per tonne in 2017 to RM2,122 per tonne — Far East Holdings Bhd managed to deliver consistent returns to its shareholders.

From its closing price of RM2.02 on June 30, 2017, the counter appreciated 27% to RM2.57 on June 2...

Highest returns to shareholders over three years: Plantation: Far East Holdings Bhd - Consistent returns despite lower CPO prices

In the doldrums for many years now, the property industry lacks investor interest. Although it may seem a “boring” sector at times — especially after the property boom between 2010 and 2015 — it is worth noting that there are developers that work hard to justify the trust that investors place in ...

Highest return on equity over three years: Property (RM3 billion and above market capitalisation): UOA Development Bhd - Chugging along in difficult times

Dufu Technology Corp Bhd is a Taiwanese-run firm that supplies disk spacers and other precision components to the hard disk drive (HDD) industry.

The Penang-based, Main Market-listed company walked away with The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) award for the highest returns to shareholde...

Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Dufu Technology Corp Bhd - Joining The Big Boys’ Club

Prai-based electronic control systems maker Uchi Technologies Bhd walked away with the award for highest return on equity (ROE) over three years for the industrial products and services sector at The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Corporate Awards.

Uchi’s return on shareholders’ equity was 2...

Highest return on equity over three years: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Uchi Technologies Bhd - ROE never stops growing

Kuan Kam Hon, founder and executive chairman of Hartalega Holdings Bhd, could still have made it big if he had stayed at his father’s company and continued to build homes around Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia, however, may not have seen the kind of innovation in nitrile gloves had he remained at Kuan Yue...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years, Highest return on equity over three years: SUPER BIG CAP (ABOVE RM40 BILLION MARKET CAPITALISATION) - Healthcare: Hartalega Holdings Bhd -  Making profits responsibly

The staggered port tariff increase in Port Klang beginning July will erode Malaysia’s value proposition and increase the risk of cargo diversion to competing regional ports, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Port tariff hike above Asean peers erodes Malaysia’s value proposition, says FMM

Iran and Israel traded missiles and airstrikes on Saturday, the day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive against its old enemy, killing commanders and scientists and bombing nuclear sites in a stated bid to stop its building an atomic weapon.

Israel threatens to make Tehran 'burn' after Iranian retaliatory strikes

US President Donald Trump's administration has told immigration officials to largely pause raids and arrests in the agricultural industry, hotels and restaurants, the New York Times reported on Friday.

US immigration officials told to largely pause raids on farms, hotels — report

Thai and Cambodian officials met on Saturday to try to ease tensions amid fears of military clashes after a long-running territorial dispute reignited, leading both countries to mobilise troops on the border.

Thailand and Cambodia meet to address simmering border tensions

The European Central Bank's inflation target of 2% is in reach, ECB President Christine Lagarde was quoted as saying in an interview published on Saturday.

ECB's Lagarde says 2% inflation target in reach — report

India said that eight of the 34 Boeing Co 787 planes in the country have been inspected following the fatal crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner on Thursday that killed all but one of the 242 people on board.

India begins inspections of nation’s 787 jets after fatal crash

There is no indication of mechanical failure or excessive wear in the braking, steering and suspension systems of the bus involved in the fatal crash involving Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) students in Gerik, Perak, said the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

No signs of brake, steering failure in Gerik crash, says MOT

For the first time, the government has announced a one-year exemption from training levy payments for all private educational institutions, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Private educational institutions to get one-year training levy waiver from 2026 — Anwar

The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect on Saturday, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said.

Malaysian Media Council Act comes into force today, marking new chapter in media reform — Fahmi

Malaysia has issued a travel advisory for Iran, Iraq and Jordan amid tensions between Iran and Israel, urging its citizens to defer non-essential travel and prioritise their safety.

Malaysia issues travel advisory for Iran, Iraq and Jordan amid Iran–Israel tensions

Airbus SE said the fatal accident on Thursday in India involving a Boeing Co airliner should spur the industry as a whole to advance its safety culture, dismissing the notion that the crash could bring a competitive edge to one planemaker over the other in the global duopoly.&nbsp;

Airbus says Air India accident is learning moment for industry

Even though the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has asked the public to refrain from speculating about Muhammad Yusoff Rawther's recent acquittal in court, the matter has already seen open discourse since his arrest in September last year, the law firm representing him said.

Public discourse on Yusoff Rawther started before verdict, says lawyer

Donald Trump reported more than US$600 million (RM2.55 billion) in income from crypto, golf clubs, licensing and other ventures in a public financial disclosure report released on Friday that provided a glimpse of the vast business holdings of America’s billionaire president.

Trump reports more than US$600m in income from crypto, golf, licensing fees

Malaysia has issued a travel advisory for Iran, Iraq and Jordan amid tensions between Iran and Israel, urging its citizens to defer non-essential travel and prioritise their safety.

There is no indication of mechanical failure or excessive wear in the braking, steering and suspension systems of the bus involved in the fatal crash involving Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) students in Gerik, Perak, said the Ministry of Transport (MOT).

Boeing delivered a new 787-9 aircraft to China's Juneyao Airlines on Saturday, Chinese media outlet Yicai reported, as trade tensions between Beijing and Washington ease.

Boeing resumes China deliveries with 787-9 jet to Juneyao Airlines — report

Minister of Communications Datuk Fahmi Fadzil on Saturday announced that the founding board of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has been finalised.

Appointment of Malaysian Media Council founding board finalised — Fahmi

For the first time, the government has announced a one-year exemption from training levy payments for all private educational institutions, effective Jan 1, 2026.

The death toll in the deadly Air India plane crash rose to 270 on Saturday, with families increasingly getting upset due to delays in handing over bodies which were badly charred in the tragedy in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.

Air India crash death toll hits 270, families wait for bodies

Vietnam's National Assembly on Saturday approved a proposal to raise the special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages to 90% by 2031 from the current 65%, a move that will add to challenges facing the industry even though the top rate won't be as high as first flagged.

Vietnam parliament approves hiking tax on alcoholic drinks to 90% by 2031

Ashton Hall’s morning routine involves dunking his head in iced Saratoga Spring Water. For the company that sells the bottled water — Hall’s brand of choice for drinking, brushing his teeth and submerging himself — that’s fantastic news.

Influencer marketing gains ground as global ad budgets tighten

Nippon Steel Corp won conditional US approval for its US$14.1 billion (RM59.86 billion) purchase of United States Steel Corp, capping a lengthy saga in a tie-up that will create one of the world’s largest steel companies.

US Steel sale to Nippon Steel poised to close after Trump deal

Platinum fell by the most in more than three years as market tightness began to ease and conflict in the Middle East prompted global investors to reduce risk.

Platinum tumbles as traders reduce risk on Middle East tension

Iran said the dialogue with the US over Tehran's nuclear programme is "meaningless" after Israel's biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy, but said it is yet to decide on whether to attend planned talks on Sunday.

Iran says talks with US 'meaningless' after Israel attack, but yet to decide on attending

US President Donald Trump's administration has told immigration officials to largely pause raids and arrests in the agricultural industry, hotels and restaurants, the New York Times reported on Friday.

The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Act comes into effect on Saturday, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said.&nbsp;

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US Marines deployed to Los Angeles made their first detention of a civilian on Friday, part of a rare use of military force to support domestic police and coming ahead of national protests over President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington.

US Marines make first detention in LA as more protests expected

As the world becomes more volatile and confusing, policymakers, business leaders, and investors will need to rethink the mental models they use to analyse the global economy. Specifically, they should pay attention to three structural dynamics that are altering the global landscape: capital flows...

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India said that eight&nbsp;of the 34 Boeing Co 787 planes in the country have been inspected following the fatal crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner on Thursday that killed all but one of the 242 people on board.&nbsp;

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