<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>PUTRAJAYA (Sept 1): Solicitor-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh will be appointed as the new Attorney General beginning Wednesday (Sept 6) replacing Tan Sri Idrus Harun whose contract ends on Sept 5.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The announcement was made by Chief Secretary to the government, Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali in a statement on Friday.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“The appointment is consented by the Yang di Pertuan Agong in line with Article 145(1) of the Federal Constitution. The government would like to thank Idrus for his contributions as AG,” Zuki said.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Before being solicitor-general, Ahmad Terrirudin was chief registrar of the Federal Court.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Idrus was appointed AG replacing Tan Sri Tommy Thomas in March 2020.&nbsp;</p></div>

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Solicitor-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh will be appointed as the new Attorney General beginning Wednesday (Sept 6) replacing Tan Sri Idrus Harun whose contract ends on Sept 5.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said on Thursday that the ministry would take stern action against those responsible for delays in the completion of tower construction under Phase 1 of the National Digital Network (Jendela).

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T Ananda Krishnan, a billionaire tycoon with an empire stretching from the telecommunications sector to oil and gas, passed away on Thursday at the age of 86.

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Axiata Group Bhd (KL:AXIATA), the country’s largest telecommunications company by revenue, returned to the black in the third quarter as currency gains and other one-off items offset a decline in operating income.

Axiata returns to the black in 3Q as one-off gains offset lower operating income

(Nov 28): The company that runs the Miss America beauty pageant filed for bankruptcy following a legal dispute over its ownership.

Miss America operator files for bankruptcy

Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, the widow of the late former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, will have her passport unconditionally returned to her by the Sessions Court, after the Court of Appeal (COA) on Thursday overturned a High Court decision which previously denied her application to have the documents returned to her.

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Farm Fresh Bhd's (KL:FFB) net profit more than doubled in the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (2QFY2025), as contributions from Inside Scoop, Sin Wah and profitable Australian operations were boosted by decreased dairy raw material costs.

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AMID a pickup in the award of contracts on the local oil and gas (O&G) scene, some market observers worry that volatility in global crude oil prices could heighten next year.

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Bitcoin resumed a climb towards US$100,000 (RM444,375) on signs that crypto-friendly candidates will likely shape US financial rules under President-elect Donald Trump.

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Carlo Rino Group Bhd (KL:CRG) is selling its shares at 27 sen apiece in an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise over RM46.4 million, according to its prospectus unveiled on Thursday.

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OVER the past few weeks, contracts from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and its production sharing contract partners have been coming in, largely for maintenance, construction and modification (MCM) as well as hook-up commissioning (HUC) services, benefiting a number of local oil and gas (O&...

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<p>T Ananda Krishnan, a billionaire tycoon with an empire stretching from the telecommunications sector&nbsp;to oil and gas, passed away on Thursday at the age of 86.</p>


<p>Shares of NationGate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE) fell in early trading after its third-quarter results came in below analysts expectations.</p>


NationGate shares slide in early trade after 3Q results miss expectations

<p>Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, the widow of the late former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, will have her passport unconditionally returned to her by the Sessions Court, after the Court of Appeal (COA) on Thursday overturned a High Court decision which previously denied her application to have the documents returned to her.</p>


<p>China is continuing to buy US soybeans, confounding some traders who had expected the flow of shipments to slow down ahead of a potential trade war between both countries.</p>

<p>A Chinese state buyer picked up at least eight cargoes last week to build national reserves, according to traders familiar with the sales.</p>


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<p>Technology stocks on Bursa Malaysia declined in early trading on Thursday, mirroring the decline in US technology stocks on Wednesday.</p>


Tech counters decline in early trade on Bursa Malaysia

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Shares of Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KL:KERJAYA) climbed to their highest in eight years, following an unexpected special dividend following third-quarter results.</p>


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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB), Malaysia’s second-largest bank by assets, said on Thursday that its net profit rose nearly 10% in the third quarter from a year earlier, thanks to both interest and non-interest income.</p>


CIMB Group’s 3Q net profit rises nearly 10%, on track to hit ROE target

<p>Sime Darby Bhd's (KL:SIME) net profit jumped 36% in the first quarter ended Sept&nbsp;30, 2024 (1QFY2025) from a year ago, mainly on profit contributions from the UMW division and gain on disposal of Malaysia Vision Valley land.</p>


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<p>A selloff in giant technology companies dragged down stocks, while the latest economic data gave support to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) cautious stance on rate cuts.</p>


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<p>The Biden administration is weighing additional curbs on sales of semiconductor equipment and AI memory chips to China that would escalate the US crackdown on Beijing’s tech ambitions but stop short of some stricter measures previously considered, according to people familiar with the matter.</p>


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<p>TA Securities has valued Main Market-bound TMK Chemical Bhd (KL:TMK) at RM1.99, given its main competitive advantages, including a strong market share in the inorganic chemicals market.</p>


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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): The prosecution has sought a postponement in their appeal against the acquittal of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the foreign visa (VLN) system bribery case.</p>


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<p>Asian shares were subdued on Thursday and the dollar was on the defensive after US data showed progress in slowing inflation had stalled even as the economy remained resilient, raising doubt over the path the Federal Reserve (Fed) could take next year.</p>


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<p>The risk of trade sanctions from the US due to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's vocal stance in defending the rights of the Palestinian people and state will be among the highlights of Thursday's Dewan Rakyat sitting.</p>


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<p>IPOH (Nov 28): Developer Advancecon Holdings Bhd (Advancecon)(KL:ADVCON)&nbsp;has provided ex-gratia payments to 97 farmers engaged in farming activities on the site of the Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP) project, owned by the Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk), in Khantan, Chemor, here.</p>


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<p>Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd (KL:HLFG), the financial services flagship of tycoon Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan, said on Thursday its net profit rose 14% in the first financial quarter from a year earlier, driven by the banking and insurance businesses.</p>


Hong Leong Financial Group's 1Q net profit rises 14% as banking, insurance arms report gains

<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that the approach of obtaining helicopters for the country’s security forces through a leasing arrangement could ease the burden on the nation’s coffers.</p>


PM defends RM16b leasing arrangement of helicopters for country's security forces

<p>Carlo Rino Group Bhd (KL:CRG) is selling its shares at 27 sen apiece in an initial public offering (IPO) that could raise over RM46.4 million, according to its prospectus unveiled on Thursday.</p>


<p>Farm Fresh Bhd's (KL:FFB) net profit more than doubled in the second quarter ended Sept&nbsp;30, 2024 (2QFY2025), as contributions from Inside Scoop, Sin Wah and profitable Australian operations were boosted by decreased dairy raw material costs.</p>


<p>Axiata Group Bhd (KL:AXIATA), the country’s largest telecommunications company by revenue, returned to the black in the third quarter as currency gains and other one-off items offset a decline in operating income.</p>
