<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): FGV Holdings Bhd said its two wholly owned units that are being sued for alleged fraudulent transactions and trespass relating to land in Sabah held under a native title, "strongly refute" the claim. 
 
The units intend to fully defend themselves are in the process of engaging lawyers to represent them in the matter, FGV said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday (April 18). 
 
On April 12, FGV announced that the two sub-subsidiaries, Sri Kehuma Sdn Bhd and Yapidmas Plantation Sdn Bhd, had been served with a writ of summons dated March 13 by an individual named Euggne Kousai. 
 
Claiming to be the registered owner of the 41 parcels of land held under native title, Euggne is seeking damages of RM24.92 million. 
 
Providing additional information on the matter in its filing, FGV said it acquired Sri Kehuma and Yapidmas Plantation for RM188.36 million and RM376.21 million, respectively. 
 
The expected financial impact on FGV and its subsidiaries is the amount claimed by Euggne, said the plantation group. 
 
It added that during the case management held on April 13, the Kota Kinabalu High Court fixed May 15 for e-review. 
 
FGV shares gained 1.35% or two&nbsp;sen to RM1.50 on Tuesday, valuing the group at RM5.47 billion.</div>
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KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): FGV Holdings Bhd said its two wholly owned units that are being sued for alleged fraudulent transactions and trespass relating to land in Sabah held under a native title, "strongly refute" the claim.

FGV ‘strongly refutes’ claim by man suing group for alleged trespass of Sabah land

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.

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(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.

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(Dec 21): A Starbucks Corp 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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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;

(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 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.

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;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.

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.

(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.

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).

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.

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.