The National Automotive Policy (NAP) 2020 outlines a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the automotive sector. This initiative aims to contribute RM104.2 billion to the nation's Gross Domestic Product by 2030, with an additional target of RM10 billion in exports of remanufactured automotive parts and components within the same timeframe.

SIRIM QAS International's 4R2S Certification: Driving sustainability in Malaysia's Automotive Industry

Zakat, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, plays a significant role in fostering compassion, reducing inequality and promoting social cohesion.

PPZ-MAIWP: Helping communities thrive through zakat

2024 has been an exciting year for the financial markets, with evolving investor sentiment shaped by a flurry of market-moving events. Key developments include the initiation of the Federal Reserve’s long-awaited rate-cutting cycle, escalating geopolitical tensions, China’s increasingly progressive stimulus measures, and the various implications of the recent US elections. Despite intermittent market volatility, the S&P 500 Index persevered to hit multiple successive all-time highs, achieving gains of over 20% by the year’s end. Concurrently, Asian markets, including Malaysia, have demonstrated commendable resilience and sustained positive performance throughout 2024. A deeper review of these events should provide helpful context as well as insight into what lies ahead in 2025.

Wealth Insights: Opportunities Amid Global Shifts

In the past six years, Areca Capital Sdn Bhd has undergone a significant growth phase as seen from the outperformance of its funds. Its next goal is to be the preferred private wealth firm in town through the offering of quality investment products and advisory services, as well as financial planning and estate planning solutions, all under one roof.

One-stop centre for private wealth solutions

Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) is no stranger to being a pioneer — its flagship Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), established 25 years ago, has achieved many firsts in the country. For example, it was the first hospital in Southeast Asia to be accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Sunway Healthcare: Transforming to improve lives

Malaysia’s modern economy runs on a robust digital payment infrastructure.

Every tap, scan and click is a part of a complex network of systems that enables near-instant value transfer across the economy — powering everything from daily coffee purchases to billion-dollar corporate transactions.

Transforming payments: PayNet's role in shaping Malaysia's digital future

Amid the broader push towards embracing sustainability practices, the PETRONAS Supplier Support Programme (PSSP) is positioned to support suppliers in the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector, facilitating access to equitable opportunities as the energy sector transitions to a greener future.

Building a resilient and sustainable OGSE supply chain

As the curtain falls on 2024, FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) can look back on a journey underpinned by its commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, pursuit of innovation and responsibility towards community empowerment.

FGV in 2024: Championing sustainability and innovation globally

In the delicate ecosystem of the supply chain, it is not an understatement to claim that efficient logistics can make or break business operations. Fast deliveries within days of ordering have become the standard and it is crucial to meet new logistic demands for businesses to keep up with the current pace.

Ninja Van: Providing B2B restocking at ninja speeds

With more than 100 countries pledging net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Malaysia is equally committed to this ambitious goal, says the Energy Commission (EC), highlighting the significant strides the nation has made in renewable energy (RE) adoption and energy efficiency.

Malaysia committed to tackling energy trilemma via net-zero initiatives

When someone mentions Cyberjaya, many automatically equate it to technology and digital. This is because its origins date back to the nation’s Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) initiative in 1997. This ambitious project is aimed at creating a high-tech environment to attract global tech giants, foster groundbreaking innovation and stimulate foreign direct investment (FDI).

Cyberjaya: A vibrant ecosystem for innovation

Stepping into Teringin @ Sri Ukay is akin to entering a traditional yet luxury village, where large homes are lined by 20ft driveways. Offering luxury living near the lush greenery of Bukit Antarabangsa in Selangor, Teringin @ Sri Ukay is an exclusive, low-density residential development comprising 24 semidees and a bungalow on 8.5 acres.

Luxury multigenerational living close to nature

It has been a banner year for Sunway University. It has marked a series of groundbreaking achievements that affirm its position as a leading private university in Malaysia and Asean. Despite being relatively new by global standards, the university’s impact continues to grow rapidly, as evidenced by its improved rankings, expansion of academic offerings and significant milestones in research and education.

Ranked among the best, Sunway University has breakthrough year

Although Malaysians are not lacking options when it comes to cars, their tastes and requirements have become even more discerning. A plethora of resources on the internet have made car shopping easier than ever, exposing automakers to scrutiny each time a new launch comes around.

When the rubber hits the road, GWM Malaysia proves it belongs in this market

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Malaysia’s national mortgage corporation Cagamas Bhd ended 2024 raising a total of RM21.31 billion, 27% lower than the record-high funds raised a year earlier.

Cagamas ends 2024 raising RM21.31b, off 2023’s record-high

MANILA (Jan 3): The Philippines current account deficit for 2024 will be much wider than previously expected, the central bank said on Friday, and the gap is projected to increase in 2025, due to geopolitical shocks and possible shifts in US trade policies.

Philippine central bank says 2024 current account deficit wider than expected

Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) has assured that the supply and pricing of imported white rice (BPI) in Malaysia remains stable, with sufficient stock to meet the country’s needs despite recent discussions surrounding potential imports from Pakistan.

Bernas plays down talk of rice supply crisis, assures stock of imported white rice adequate

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): The hearing of a defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Pendang Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim has been rescheduled to October 2026.

Trial of Anwar’s defamation suit against Pendang MP resheduled to October 2026 

Most Asian currencies lost ground on Friday and were set for weekly losses, as the dollar strengthened further on prospects of fewer Federal Reserve rate cuts, while investors braced for US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Asian currencies head for weekly falls with Trump policies in focus

President Joe Biden has decided to block the sale of United States Steel Corp to Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

Biden to block Nippon Steel takeover of US Steel — Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is expected to stabilise in 2025, despite another month of contraction in factory activity data, economists said.

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector may stabilise in 2025, economists say

Any prisoner seeking clemency or a reduction in one’s sentence must submit an application to the Pardons Board for consideration, the National Palace said on Friday.

Istana Negara: Prisoners seeking clemency or sentence reduction must apply to Pardons Board

South Korean authorities failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday over his martial law declaration, after evading a crowd of protesters outside his compound but coming to a stand-off with presidential security forces inside.

South Korean authorities fail to arrest impeached President Yoon due to security stand-off

SEOUL (Jan 3): South Korea's transport ministry has extended special inspections of all 101 of the Boeing 737-800 jets run by the country's airlines by a week, after the worst aviation disaster on the country's soil, a ministry official said on Friday.

South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections following fatal crash

Going into 2025, the US president-elect Donald Trump’s penchant for unpredictability set the stage for a potentially unpredictable time ahead. Being a major export destination for many countries, the US’ international trade policy will have a bearing on global economic growth. &nbsp;

Stocks that analysts recommend most for 2025 

Order book size seems to be a key consideration when it comes to stock picks. A fund manager and heads of equity research contacted by The Edge are more inclined to favour companies which have secured sizeable order books that offer better earnings visibility, besides the growing demand for their products or services.

Experts' stock picks for 2025

Malaysia’s property developers may see their valuations rise further even after 2024’s strong rally, with stocks in the high-risk-high-return sector continuing to perform, said RHB Investment Bank.

Property stocks may see rising valuations as investors watch for recurring income, says RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Hong Leong Investment Bank recommends stock picking strategy in the banking sector, especially undervalued counters, amid the sector’s lowest valuation in five years.

HLIB: Be selective on bank stocks amid sector’s lowest valuation in five years

South Korean authorities failed to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday over his martial law declaration, after evading a crowd of protesters outside his compound but coming to a stand-off with presidential security forces inside.

Asian stocks rose on Friday, aiming to shrug off a lacklustre start to 2025, while the dollar was perched at a two-year high against a basket of currencies as investors fret about US rates staying higher for longer.

Asian stocks rise, dollar at two-year high as US rates, Trump in focus

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) raised Southern Cable Group Bhd's (KL:SCGBHD) earnings forecast after the group's third quarterly results came within expectations, alongside growing demand and capacity expansion.

HLIB raises Southern Cable's earnings forecast

Singapore Post Ltd’s sudden dismissal of three senior executives, and their strong denials of the company’s allegations against them, calls for an independent inquiry, according to Singapore’s investor watchdog.

Singapore watchdog urges probe into SingPost executive firings

The US banking system’s reserves, a key factor in the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep shrinking its balance sheet, tumbled below US$3 trillion (RM13.4 trillion) to the lowest since October 2020.

Reserves at US Fed sink below US$3 tril to the lowest since 2020

&nbsp;The high-flying technology behemoths responsible for more than half of the S&amp;P 500 Index’s 23% leap last year will likely struggle to dominate the market in 2025 as earnings growth decelerates.

Big tech stocks’ reign may falter in 2025, Morgan Stanley’s Shalett say

Any prisoner seeking clemency or a reduction in one’s sentence must submit an application to the Pardons Board for consideration, the National Palace said on Friday.

China's central bank said it is likely to cut interest rates from the current level of 1.5% "at an appropriate time" in 2025, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing comments the bank made to the newspaper.

PBOC likely to cut rates in 2025, FT reports, as part of broader policy shift

（吉隆坡3日讯）进入2025年，美国当选总统Donald Trump难以捉摸的行事风格，为未来一段时期埋下了不确定性。作为许多国家的主要出口目的地，美国的国际贸易政策将会影响全球经济增长。

2025年分析员推荐的心水股

President Joe Biden has decided to block the sale of United States Steel Corp to Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.

The Biden administration is considering a rule that could limit or ban Chinese drones in the US, the latest in a series of measures aimed at addressing national-security concerns linked to the country’s largest geopolitical rival.

US weighs rule to prohibit Chinese drones on security concerns

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

Meta taps Republican Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team, replacing Nick Clegg

China plans to tighten export restrictions on certain technology used to make battery components and the processing of two crucial metals amid rising trade tensions globally.&nbsp;

China plans export curbs on battery parts, mineral technology

Major US benchmarks extended a selloff for a fifth day, shaving more than a trillion dollars from share prices. A pair of deadly attacks compounded market angst, starting the first trading day of the year on a dour note.&nbsp;

Wall Street rattled by rough start to New Year

China’s State Power Investment Corp will start the construction of its alumina processing plant in Guinea this year after producing bauxite in the West African country for the past three years.

Chinese firm to build Guinea’s biggest alumina processing plant

Taxes on minimum wage jobs will have effectively doubled in just a decade after the Labour government’s increased payroll levy comes into effect, according to research by a conservative think tank.

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