So, here’s a question. When was the last you attended a school reunion? You know, the kind where you reconnect with old classmates and teachers, some of whom you thought you’d never see again, and have a good chinwag about “the good ol’ days”?

Coffee Break: Ah, reunions!

THE special relationship between Malaysia and Singapore cannot be overstated. However, throughout the decades since Singapore’s expulsion from the Federation of Malaysia in 1965, the city state has been viewed as a major competitor to Malaysia when it comes to foreign investments.

While...

The State of the Nation: JS-SEZ could be catalyst for Johor and Malaysia

The Malaysian property market had a good 2024, with notable increases in transaction volume and value in the first nine months (9M2024) across all segments, particularly in residential and industrial. This growth was driven by economic stability, investor confidence and a robust financial system,...

Local Consultants’ Poll: Stronger market growth momentum set for 2025

The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the US on Jan 20 will be closely watched, with vice-president-elect J D Vance also taking the oath of office. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. His first presidential speech then described a broken country, saying, “This American carnage stops right here and stops right now.”

The Week Ahead: Trump’s inauguration, Malaysia’s inflation, OPR decision in focus

EPE Power Corp Bhd, a private holding company with businesses in distributing switchgears and transformers, is among the potential bidders for the proposed Johor Bahru light rail transit (LRT) project.

According to sources privy to the matter, EPE Power will be collaborating with Lion P...

EPE Power–Lion Pacific among bidders for Johor Bahru LRT, say sources

MBSB Bank Bhd (KL:MBSB) is exploring options for its asset management business, MIDF Amanah Asset Management Bhd, and this could include an outright sale, according to at least three industry sources.

The bank is understood to have issued a request for proposal (RFP) last month to poten...

MBSB Bank said to be exploring options for its asset management business

CBH Engineering Holdings Bhd, a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services provider for substations, is expected to make its debut this Thursday (Jan16), which would make it the second company to list on Bursa Malaysia this year.

The ACE Market-bound company's initial publ...

IPO Watch: CBH Engineering rides on data centre boom, IPO to raise RM83 mil

Since Jan 1, 2025, social media and internet messaging platforms have been required to be licensed following amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988 (CMA).

Frankly Speaking: What happens in the event of non-compliance?

WHILE it’s hard to say if the worst is over for a number of beaten-down blue chips, market experts believe it is a matter of time before things look up on the back of strong investment flows.

In fact, some fund managers and analysts are of the view that some of the stocks’ undemanding v...

Better days ahead for beaten-down big caps on Bursa 

Are you aware that the healthcare sector, designed to save lives, also contributes to harming our planet and, by extension, our health?

Globally, healthcare accounts for a staggering 5% of greenhouse gas emissions — only slightly less than that of the combined 27 countries of the Europe...

My Say: Greener healthcare: A call to action for Malaysia’s health and our planet

Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (KL:APEX), a niche stockbroking company, has had more than its fair share of boardroom battles over the last few years. Even though the founders of the company are no longer there, the simmering tensions among shareholders are evident.

Frankly Speaking: Apex Equity’s ‘constitutional crisis’

In October 2023, the Penang light rail transit (LRT) project, stretching from Silicon Island to Komtar, was estimated to cost RM10 billion. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim first broached the subject of its cost in Budget 2024.

Frankly Speaking: The Penang LRT and its changing costs

It is a ceasefire to boost the legacy of outgoing US President Joe Biden and one that satisfies the political ego of incoming President Donald Trump as he takes the helm on Jan 20.

While that seems to be a harsh assessment of the Hamas and Israel ceasefire, for which both Biden and Trum...

My Say: Is peace in Palestine a utopian dream?

Stated-owned Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, which operates the three light rapid transit (LRT) networks, monorail system and mass rapid transit (MRT) lines in the Klang Valley, has revealed impressive gains in ridership on its trains and buses in 2024, with a 24% increase in the average daily number of passengers to 1.18 million from 954,648 in 2023.

Frankly Speaking: Maintenance key to boosting use of public transport

Timber firm Maxland Bhd (KL:MAXLAND) has inked a formal deal to collaborate with data processing services provider GDC Data Sdn Bhd to jointly venture into data centre development in Kulim, Kedah.

Maxland inks deal with GDC Data for data centre development collaboration

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

EVENING 5: Khazanah-led consortium lowers acceptance term for MAHB takeover

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met leaders of the European Union (EU) at the Europa Building here on Monday.

Upon arriving at the seat of the European Council and Council of the European Union, Anwar, who is here on a two-day working visit to Belgium, met with Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy cum Vice-President of the European Commission.

Anwar meets EU leaders to strengthen Malaysia-EU ties, regional cooperation

The federal government and five others have filed a prohibitory and gag order barring the public from discussing openly the purported addendum seeking to allow former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his six years' jail sentence under house arrest.

Govt files application for a gag and prohibitory order on purported addendum for Najib's house arrest

Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (KL:TEXCYCL) said it is collaborating with waste management and recycling company Xantara Sdn Bhd to enhance scheduled waste management capabilities and expand business opportunities.

Tex Cycle partners with Xantara to enhance scheduled waste management capabilities

Investors prepared to welcome Donald Trump's second inauguration, anticipating benefits from his pro-business agenda, while remaining wary of his protectionist trade policies, particularly his stance on tariffs.

Markets optimistic as Trump returns to White House

Turnkey contractor Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd (KL:FAJAR) has signed the master purchase and development agreement with Penang Development Corp (PDC) for the first phase of the Penang Medi-City project in Batu Kawan, set to position the state as a regional medical tourism hub.

Fajarbaru Builder to lead Medi-City project in Penang

The pound hit a fresh five-month low versus the euro on Monday, even as it rose against a weakening dollar, as recent economic data and comments from a Bank of England (BOE) official led investors to increase their bets on future BOE rate cuts.

Sterling hits five-month low versus euro on rates outlook

Hong Kong property firm New World Development Co said that it hasn’t been in or started any talks on an overall debt restructuring, as distress deepens across more builders in Greater China.

Hong Kong's New World quashes rumours that it’s in holistic debt restructuring talks

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): A proposal to convert private lease scheme land to freehold status in Medini Iskandar in Johor, will significantly boost Sunway Bhd’s (KL:SUNWAY) land value and gross development value, according to an analyst.

Sunway to get significant boost from Medini land conversion offer, HLIB says

Convenience store chain operator 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:SEM), in which Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan&nbsp;Chee Yioun owns a 28.07% stake, said on Monday it is setting up 100 original cash recycling machines (CRMs)&nbsp;at its outlets across Malaysia.

7-Eleven Malaysia to set up 100 Seven Bank cash recycling machines at its outlets

AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) has declared a total income distribution of RM1.11 billion for the financial year 2024 (FY2024), covering 89 wholesale and retail funds.

AHAM Capital declares RM1.11b income distribution for FY2024

Malaysia’s exports continued their expansionary trajectory in 2024, driven by strong performances in both manufactured and agricultural products, official data on Monday showed.

Malaysia's 2024 trade jumps 9.2% to record high; exports top RM1 tril for fourth straight year

WHILE it’s hard to say if the worst is over for a number of beaten-down blue chips, market experts believe it is a matter of time before things look up on the back of strong investment flows.

In fact, some fund managers and analysts are of the view that some of the stocks’ undemanding v...

Turnkey contractor Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd (KL:FAJAR) has signed the master purchase and development agreement&nbsp;with Penang Development Corp (PDC) for the first phase of the Penang Medi-City project in Batu Kawan, set to position the state as a regional medical tourism hub.

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to invoke emergency powers as part of his plan to unleash domestic energy production while seeking to reverse President Joe Biden’s actions to combat climate change, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Trump to declare national energy emergency, unlocking new powers — Bloomberg

Jendela Pinggiran Sdn Bhd (JPSB) — a subsidiary of SRC International Sdn Bhd allegedly set up to carry out corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and received RM43.96 million of SRC funds in 2015 — was used as former Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s “slush fund”, the High Court heard on Monday.

SRC's sham CSR subsidiary used as Najib’s RM43.96 mil slush fund, court hears

SRC International Sdn Bhd’s lawsuit against Umno went to trial on Monday after both parties failed to reach an out-of-court settlement.

SRC and Umno fail to reach settlement in RM19.5 mil civil suit, trial starts

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd or MAHB&nbsp;(KL:AIRPORT),&nbsp;which&nbsp;is in the midst of&nbsp;a privatisation exercise, said that the group is “almost there” for the resumption of its aerotrain services at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), following a near two-year suspension.

‘We are almost there’ for aerotrain op resumption, says MAHB amid delays

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) will likely report a 37%-39% net profit growth for 2024, even as earnings may decline in the final three months on a quarter-on-quarter basis, CIMB Securities said.

Bursa Malaysia to report 37%-39% net profit growth in 2024, CIMB estimates

Local institutions remained net buyers for the 13th consecutive week on Bursa Malaysia, with net purchases of RM797.8 million, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).

MIDF: Local institutions maintain buying streak on Bursa for 13th straight week

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): The US’ restriction on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports is expected to have a limited impact on Malaysia’s semiconductor companies, which are primarily involved in assembly and testing, according to Nomura Asset Management Malaysia managing director and country head Leslie Yap.

Impact of US chip curbs on Malaysia’s semicon sector minimal, says Nomura’s country head

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): ACE Market-bound Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is expected to continue delivering its above-average net profit margin on lower global solar-panel prices, said PublicInvest Research.

ACE Market-bound Northern Solar’s fair value at RM1, margins above average — PublicInvest

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that he did not intimidate KPMG’s ex-managing partner Datuk Johan Idris to close the pending audit of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) in 2013.

1MDB-Tanore: Najib says didn't intimidate KPMG auditor

CBH Engineering Holdings Bhd, a mechanical and electrical (M&amp;E) engineering services provider for substations, is expected to make its debut this Thursday (Jan16), which would make it the second company to list on Bursa Malaysia this year.

The ACE Market-bound company's initial publ...

Dialog Group Bhd’s (KL:DIALOG) proposed subscription of a 27.78% stake in Regas Terminal Sdn Bhd (RGTP), which has an air separation unit (ASU) project in Pengerang, is expected to raise its associate contribution by RM5 million to RM10 million a year, said Maybank Research.

Dialog to see up to RM10m in annual earnings from Pengerang ASU venture — Maybank

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak reiterated in court on Monday that he did not take instructions from fugitive Low Taek Jho (Jho Low).

Najib says he did not follow Jho Low's instructions

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak testified in court that he didn't report the purportedly forged signatures on documents related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Najib agrees no report lodged on purportedly fake signatures on 1MDB documents

SEREMBAN (Jan 20): The previously terminated high-speed rail (HSR) project linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore can only proceed with full participation from the private sector and minimal government funding, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook reiterated on Monday.

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