<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 26): Proven Venture Capital Ltd has disposed of its entire stake in PUC Bhd and ceased to be a substantial shareholder of the group, its Bursa Malaysia filing showed on Friday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Proven Venture has disposed of 185.87 million shares or a 7.85% stake in the technology group via an off-market transaction on Friday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The disposal came months after Proven Venture emerged as the substantial shareholder of the integrated media services and payment solutions provider in October last year via private placement subscription.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Notably, Proven Venture is jointly owned by more than 100 limited partners consisting of high-net-worth entities and individuals.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>PUC's largest shareholder is GPVF Sdn Bhd, an indirect unit of Genting Plantations Bhd, with an 8.92% stake.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In the recently announced third quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (3QFY2023), PUC registered a net profit of RM1 million on the back of revenue of RM14.67 million.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Shares in PUC closed unchanged at four sen, giving it a market capitalisation of RM98.71 million.</p></div>


Proven Venture Capital Ltd has disposed of its entire stake in PUC Bhd and ceased to be a substantial shareholder of the group, its Bursa Malaysia filing showed on Friday.

Proven Venture disposes of entire stake in PUC

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.

Anwar arrives in Riyadh for World Economic Forum Special Meeting

HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.

Selangor signs MOU with tech firms in Germany

(April 28): A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.

Fed repricing gives rise to new equities playbook in Asia

Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.

Jazz is their jam

Boustead Properties Bhd will unveil its latest transit-oriented development in Mutiara Damansara in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). A redevelopment project of the eCurve mall, which began operating in 2006 and was closed in 2021, The Lines will be part of the developer’s efforts to elevate the neighbourhood through the Mutiara Damansara revitalisation plan. The overall plan will take about 10 to 15 years to complete with an estimated gross development value of RM8.9 billion.

Reimagining Mutiara Damansara

Russia and Ukraine exchanged fire on energy facilities overnight, with an oil refinery damaged in Russia’s Krasnodar region, while Ukraine sustained a missile barrage on gas infrastructure and other targets.

Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes on refinery and gas targets

Deutsche Bank AG is putting aside as much as €1.3 billion (US$1.4 billion or RM6.6 billion) in legal provisions, warning this will hit profits.

The bank will book the potential payment in the current quarter, it said in a statement late on Friday. That will impact “second quarter and full-year profitability”, it said, while adding that the ultimate amount of the provisions is not clear yet.

Deutsche Bank earmarks US$1.4b provision in hit to profit

Genting Malaysia Bhd has dismissed reports linking the group and its deputy chairman and chief executive Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay to supposed discussions relating to the opening of a second casino for Malaysia in Forest City, Johor, to revive the US$100 billion (RM477.60 billion) development.

Genting Malaysia denies involvement in talks for Forest City casino

The Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750) remains valid and applicable throughout Malaysia, including in Terengganu, unless declared otherwise by the court, says the Prime Minister’s Office, despite the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly's decision to reject its use.

Territorial Sea Act 2012 still valid, including in Terengganu, says PMO

The Malaysian government is serious about resolving issues surrounding the palm oil industry in the country, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Govt serious about resolving palm oil industry issues, says Johari Ghani

<p>Boustead Properties Bhd will unveil its latest transit-oriented development in Mutiara Damansara in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). A redevelopment project of the eCurve mall, which began operating in 2006 and was closed in 2021, The Lines will be part of the developer’s efforts to elevate the neighbourhood through the Mutiara Damansara revitalisation plan. The overall plan will take about 10 to 15 years to complete with an estimated gross development value of RM8.9 billion.</p>


<p>(April 28):&nbsp;A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.&nbsp;</p>


<p>Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.&nbsp;</p>


<p>HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.</p>


<p>RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.&nbsp;</p>
