Solutions like Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are key to transforming Malaysia’s agriculture, boosting productivity and ensuring food security. However, reliance on imports and limited research and development leave the sector vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply...

Digital Fields: Tech-tilling the soil

Malaysia is doubling down on technology to drive economic growth and establish itself as a regional tech hub. Through strategic investments in digital infrastructure and forward-looking policies, the government aims to enhance digital capabilities and secure the nation’s position in the competiti...

Cover Story: Building tomorrow, today

As Malaysia stands on the threshold of a new era of global competitiveness, the concept of becoming an “innovation nation” has never been more relevant.

At its core, it represents a society where creativity, technology and knowledge converge to drive economic growth, solve societal chal...

Insight: Charting a path to becoming an innovation nation

Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (Gen AI) often raise more questions than answers. Questions like “Is the AI investment bubble about to burst?”, “Is the market headed for a technological correction?” and “Will AI really lead to job losses?” are top of mind, especia...

Generative AI: Shaping the future

January

2 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launches the Central Database Hub (Padu), a database containing individual and household profiles of citizens and permanent residents in Malaysia, which will mainly be utilised for t...

Tech wrapped 2024

What the AI landscape will be like in 2025

The next frontier in the AI race: Scaling for impact

Running a business is never easy. It demands hard work and perseverance. But without opportunities, entrepreneurial dreams often remain unrealised.

For owners of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and rural businesses — who make up 96.9% of businesses in the country — the chall...

Microfinance: Closing the loop

Malaysia stands at a defining moment in its semiconductor journey — an opportunity to reshape its future while building on its legacy as a manufacturing powerhouse. This is not just an evolution but a bold transformation — one that moves the country from beyond assembling components to becoming a...

Catalyst: Technology as the stepping stone for innovation

What was once a rather geeky and niche area of discussion, is no longer — data centres have now entered the mainstream. Thanks to the influx of billion-dollar investments into Malaysia, we are seeing a surge of interest in data centres, the technology that powers them, and what this means for the...

Centre Stage: Boon or bane, tough conversations on data centres must happen now

The expansion of data centres is fuelling growth in related industries such as cybersecurity, network infrastructure and IT services. To meet the challenges of managing sensitive data at scale, IT providers are introducing specialised solutions, including cloud migration, data optimisation and ma...

Powering Progress: Fuelling industrial growth

Climate change has led to prevalent issues such as drought and severe flooding, prompting companies in the climate tech space to tackle these challenges in the hope of making a global impact.

The climate tech sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by both homegrown companies and in...

Environment: Tackling the climate crisis with innovation and policy

Malaysia has long depended on low-skilled foreign labour to fill low-wage jobs that many locals avoid. These roles are often highly routine, and as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign labour, automation is increasingly being seen as the key solution.

In 2022, the Interna...

Automation: Shifting to intelligent manufacturing

Malaysia’s start-up ecosystem has seen a surge of support through various initiatives aimed at nurturing early-stage companies and helping them thrive in competitive markets. Key players, both government-led and private, have stepped up efforts to provide funding, resources and strategic guidance...

Toolkit: Initiatives to grow an innovation-led start-up ecosystem

The private healthcare system is under scrutiny as public outrage over rising costs pressures the government to consider implementing a diagnosis-related group (DRG) system to ensure fairer hospital charges. Yet, the pursuit of cutting-edge treatments and more efficient care delivery remains an e...

Data Remedy: Striking a balance

US President Joe Biden is indefinitely blocking offshore oil and gas development in more than 625 million acres (252.93 million hectares) of US coastal waters, warning that drilling there is simply “not worth the risks” and “unnecessary” to meet the nation’s energy needs.

Biden bars offshore oil drilling in US Atlantic and Pacific

Oil and gas services firm Keyfield International Bhd (KL:KEYFIELD) is acquiring a five-year-old platform supply vessel for US$17.6 million (RM79.2 million).

Keyfield acquires platform supply vessel for US$17.6 mil

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in Malaysia on Monday to begin his two-day official visit in conjunction with the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat on Tuesday.

He arrived with his delegation at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 6.15pm on a commercial flight and then was given a guard of honour by the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment under the command of Captain Iskandar Dzulkarnein Doa Hassan at the Bunga Raya Complex here.

Singapore PM arrives in Malaysia for two-day official visit

The Centre for Market Education (CME), a think tank, is arguing that Malaysia’s housing market may be mispriced, as homes deemed “affordable” based on conventional metrics might actually be deemed “expensive” when assessed from a social affordability perspective.

Think tank proposes new way to measure housing affordability, saying current method overlooks critical elements

Citaglobal Bhd (KL:CITAGLB) has acquired a 55% equity stake in Germany’s LAWI Engineering GmbH (LAWI Germany), as part of a partnership to provide advanced waste-to-energy (WTE) technology and engineering solutions for waste management projects.

Citaglobal acquires 55% stake in waste-to-energy partner LAWI Germany for undisclosed value

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Melaka government through the Kampung Digital Melaka (KDM) Initiative agreement.

In a statement on Monday, MCMC said that the initiative was a strategic move aimed at ensuring all premises in Melaka were equipped with a complete and systematic address.

MCMC partners with Melaka government on Kampung Digital Initiative

The eurozone jobs market will start conforming to historic norms as the effects of a startling post-pandemic boom dissipate, according to the European Central Bank (ECB).

ECB sees labour market normalising after puzzling post-Covid boom

The High Court on Monday dismissed a judicial review application filed by the director and producer of the film 'Mentega Terbang' against the ban on its screening and publicity.

Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh delivered the ruling during proceedings attended by Federal Counsel Mohammad Sallehuddin Md Ali, representing the Home Ministry and the government as respondents, and lawyer N Surendran, appearing for the film’s director Mohd Khairi Anwar Jailani and its producer Tan Meng Kheng.

Court rejects judicial review bid against 'Mentega Terbang' ban

South Korea’s corruption watchdog filed for an extension of a warrant to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol after their first attempt last week ended in failure following an hours-long stand-off with his security team.

South Korean investigators seek extension of warrant for Yoon

The Biden administration plans to impose more sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, taking aim at its oil revenues with action against tankers carrying Russian crude, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.

US plans more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil — Reuters

A three-member Court of Appeal bench on Monday ruled to allow former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal, to have the merits of his challenge over the existence of an addendum, purportedly issued by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for him to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest, to be heard at the High Court.

Najib's addendum appeal allowed via majority decision, case reverted to High Court

Cafe chain operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd set its initial public offering (IPO) price at 44 sen apiece in a share sale that would raise RM183.96 million ahead of its listing on the ACE Market.

ACE Market-bound Oriental Kopi to raise RM184 mil, sets IPO price at 44 sen

Pahang exco member Datuk Nizar Najib has produced a letter from the Royal Pahang Household, purportedly verifying the existence of the Jan 29, 2024, addendum that allows former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

Nizar Najib produces letter purportedly from Pahang comptroller, allegedly verifying addendum

A crowd rallied outside the Palace of Justice on Monday to support former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his renewed bid to serve out his prison term under house arrest.

Supporters turn up to Najib solidarity rally

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 6): Shares of glove manufacturers rallied on Monday in active trade amid reports of new virus infections in China, though authorities have downplayed the infections as&nbsp;seasonal winter peak.

Glove stocks rally amid reports of new virus infections in China, MIDF shrugs off potential demand spike

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 6): Shares of NationGate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE) hit a fresh high on Monday, after gaining 23 sen or 9.1% at RM2.75, becoming the fifth biggest gainer on Bursa Malaysia.

NationGate hits new record high on first mover advantage, deliveries of AI GPU servers

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 6): Binastra Corporation Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) may be the preferred contractor for property projects worth RM10 billion in gross development value over the next three years, Mercury Securities said.

Binastra may be preferred contractor for property projects worth RM10b, Mercury starts coverage on 'buy'

Senior federal counsel Shamsul Bolhassan, representing the government and other respondents in Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal over a purported addendum, told the Court of Appeal on Monday that the addendum was never discussed or brought up during the Federal Territory Pardons Board’s 61st meeting on Jan 29 last year.

AGC claims no due diligence on Najib’s part to produce additional evidence on purported addendum, maintains February release as main order

Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd, a cafe chain operator en route to the ACE Market, said it would cap menu price increases at 5%-10% to manage the impact from rising costs.

Oriental Kopi to raise menu prices amid rising raw material costs

PUTRAJAYA (Jan 6): Former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chairman Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, who is former treasury secretary general, will bring in two former 1MDB board members as third parties in a US$6.59 billion suit filed by the strategic development company against him and former 1MDB president Arul Kanda Kandasamy. This follows the Federal Court’s ruling to dismiss their application for leave to reverse an earlier Court of Appeal’s (COA) decision that had allowed Irwan to bring in the two former board members as third parties.

Two ex-directors to be included as third parties in US$6.59b 1MDB suit after apex court denies them leave to appeal

Demand for Malaysia’s palm oil could rise if Indonesia goes through with its plan to raise export levy to support the higher biodiesel mandate, TA Securities said on Monday.

Raising the export levy to 10% would add US$26.49 per tonne, making Indonesian crude palm oil (CPO) even more expensive than Malaysia’s product, the research house said. The price of Indonesia’s palm oil is already at a premium of US$146.30 per tonne above that of Malaysia, it noted.

Demand for Malaysian palm oil could rise if Indonesia raises exports levy — TA Securities

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad&nbsp;Zahid&nbsp;Hamidi has appealed to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant a full pardon to the jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Zahid pleads with King for full pardon of Najib following court's decision allowing addendum appeal

PIE Industrial Bhd (KL:PIE) is seen as a major beneficiary of global supply chain shifts and technological trends, according to Maybank Investment Bank.

The house noted that as an EMS provider, PIE is poised to benefit from new sources of earnings growth.

Maybank initiates a 'buy' on PIE on trade diversion, data centre boom

CBH Engineering Holdings Bhd (KL:CBHB) saw its initial public offering (IPO) of 94.05 million shares — available to the public at 28 sen apiece — oversubscribed by 34.21 times.

CBH Engineering’s IPO shares for public oversubscribed by 34 times

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 6): U Mobile has signed an agreement with the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), in which&nbsp;the telco will play a critical role in supporting the group in its digital transformation drive.&nbsp;

U Mobile, Felda ink agreement to support digital transformation

Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party this week, the Globe and Mail reported, a move that would trigger a race to replace him as prime minister.

Canada’s Trudeau is likely to resign this week — report

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted 14 stocks with momentum at Bursa Malaysia’s afternoon close on Monday. 13 stocks showed negative momentum, while only one stock showed positive momentum.

Stocks with momentum on Jan 6, 2025: Kumpulan Fima, Eurospan, Velocity Capital, Inta Bina, Radiant Globaltech, Ramssol, Evergreen Max Cash, Minox, Carlsberg, Lien Hoe, Southern Steel, Aeon Co, Xin Synergy and Wong Engineering

Local institutions supported Bursa Malaysia for the 11th consecutive week, with net purchases of RM304.0 million in domestic equities, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. &nbsp;

MIDF: Local institutions back Bursa Malaysia for 11th straight week

（吉隆坡6日讯）华阳（Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd）将在创业板上市，首次公开募股（IPO）发售价定为每股44仙，预计可筹集1亿8396万令吉。

华阳创业板上市 IPO发售价44仙筹1.84亿

Despite being 1Malaysia Development Bhd's (1MDB)&nbsp;then chairman of the board of advisors (BOA), its sole shareholder&nbsp;and the then prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that he never hired or fired anyone at the company.

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