FRANKFURT (Dec 5): The European Central Bank can take further interest rate hikes off the table given a "remarkable" fall in inflation, and policymakers should not guide for rates to remain steady through mid-2024, ECB board member Isabel Schnabel told Reuters.

ECB hawk Schnabel scraps more rate hikes after 'remarkable' inflation drop

Moody’s Investors Service cut its outlook for Chinese sovereign bonds to negative, underscoring deepening global concerns about the level of debt in the world’s second-largest economy.

Moody’s cuts China credit outlook to negative on rising debt

The Edge covers former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial live.

Najib's 1MDB-Tanore trial live reporting (Dec 5)

BENGALURU (Dec 5): India's Adani Green Energy said on Tuesday that it has received a follow-on funding of US$1.36 billion via a green loan from an international bank consortium, to help the company expand its renewable power capacity.

India's Adani Green secures additional US$1.36 bil loan

Six major oil companies each contributed tens of millions of dollars to a grant fund meant to help state-owned rivals cull the release of super-warming methane emissions, but Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil Corp didn’t join in.

Chevron, Exxon opt out of funding COP28 methane-cutting fund

BENGALURU (Dec 5): The South Korean won led losses among weak Asian currencies on Tuesday, and equities were subdued, after traders recalibrated interest rate cut bets from the US Federal Reserve as they awaited a key jobs report.

Most Asian FX, equities fall as traders pare back Fed rate cut bets

Allowing the import of completely built-up (CBU) cars with small engine capacity will lead to the dumping of such vehicles in the local market and hamper the government’s goal of developing the local automotive industry, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Allowing import of CBU cars with small engine capacity will hurt local industry — Miti

WORLDWIDE Holdings Bhd, the sanitary landfill operator owned by Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS), is building up its portfolio of waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, with its latest win being the Bukit Payong WTE project in Batu Pahat, Johor.

According to a Worldwide spokesperson, t...

PKNS-owned Worldwide builds up WTE assets, adds Bukit Payong project to portfolio

The Klang Valley office market saw positive net absorption in 3Q2023, indicating a sustained and growing demand for such space despite a slowdown in economic expansion, according to Knight Frank Malaysia executive director (office strategy and solution) Teh Young Khean when presenting The Edg...

 The Edge Malaysia | Knight Frank Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Office Monitor 3Q2023: Sustained and growing demand for Klang Valley office space in 3Q2023

Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KAB) has been appointed as a sub-contractor to undertake electrical, telephone, and extra low voltage (ELV) services for the M Nova residential development in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, worth RM31.04 million.

Kinergy Advancement appointed sub-contractor for electrical works worth RM31 mil

The Edge covers former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial live.

&nbsp;KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 5): Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang is expected to make his maiden visit to Malaysia this week.&nbsp;

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang to make maiden visit to Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) secured its first sustainability-linked loan (SLL) of RM500 million for the group’s general working capital requirements from Maybank, marking a significant milestone for both groups in pursuit of their sustainable development practices.

KLK secures RM500 mil sustainability-linked loan from Maybank 

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has discontinued its appeal against senior lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah's acquittal in his money-laundering case involving RM9.5 million allegedly received from imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, as well as making false declarations to the Inland Revenue Board.

Shafee's acquittal stands in RM9.5m money-laundering case as AGC discontinues appeal

MIDF Research has downgraded its stance on the consumer sector to "neutral"&nbsp;from "positive", amid fears that growing inflationary pressures will curtail discretionary spending by households, leading to tighter spending on durable items.&nbsp;

MIDF downgrades consumer sector to 'neutral' amid recession fears, but names QL Resources and F&N as top picks

Public-listed companies (PLCs) in Malaysia will soon have to use the Bursa Malaysia ESG Reporting Platform to comply with mandatory sustainability disclosures set by Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.&nbsp;

Bursa Malaysia introduces mandatory ESG reporting platform for PLCs

Doubts over BYD Co’s sales targets and smart-car capabilities drove a US$12 billion (RM56.07 billion) selloff in the Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker last month, even as it draws closer to Tesla Inc as the industry’s top seller.

BYD growth status in doubt after US$12 bil selloff

Telecommunications companies (telcos) are expected to explore internet facilities through satellite to device mobile services, so that it can be easily accessed everywhere, especially for areas that do not have internet access.

Telcos expected to provide internet facilities via satellite directly to devices by 2025, says Fahmi

Proton Holdings Bhd aims to increase its production volume to 500,000 units by 2035, of which 50% or 250,000 units will be for the export market, according to deputy chief executive officer Roslan Abdullah.

Proton surpasses last year’s sales volume with strong November performance

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 5): RHB Retail Research said Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd may rebound further, after pushing above the 21-day SMA line while heading towards the 80 sen mark.

In a trading stocks note on Tuesday, the research house said if a breakout above that level happens, the renewe...

Muhibbah Engineering may rebound further, says RHB Retail Research 

A gauge of global stocks fell for the first time in five sessions on Monday while Treasury yields rose as investors awaited US&nbsp;labour market data to gauge the likely route of the Federal Reserve's rate policy.

Stocks pull back after rally with jobs data eyed, yields climb

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has advised the public not to be duped by scammers providing cash-out&nbsp;of eMadani credit of RM100.

Don't be duped by scammers providing eMadani cash-out, Fahmi warns

Pharmaniaga Bhd, whose share price has fallen more than 40% since the start of the year, is not expected to make further provisions in the future, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

Kenanga says no further provisions for Pharmaniaga; FY2024 earnings to rebound to pre-Covid-19 level

Building support services provider KJTS Group Bhd has inked an underwriting agreement with Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

KJTS signs underwriting agreement with HLIB for ACE Market listing

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has updated its Investor Alert List.

SC adds five entities to Investor Alert List, two being potential clones

The election results for the Gua Musang parliamentary seat last year, which saw the victory of Mohd Azizi Abu Naim&nbsp;from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, stand.

Federal Court dismisses BN's appeal to reinstate Gua Musang election petition

Global semiconductor industry sales are projected to reach US$588.4 billion (RM2.75 trillion) in 2024, according to the US-based Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

Global semicon sales projected to reach US$588.4 bil in 2024, says SIA

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 5): EcoFirst Consolidated Bhd (EcoFirst) has awarded a RM389 million contract to China State Construction Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd for the superstructure works of serviced apartment KL48 in Chan Sow Lin, Sungai Besi.

EcoFirst awards RM389 mil superstructure works contract to China State Construction Engineering

The ringgit opened slightly lower against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday due to the lack of demand as the US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to strengthen.

Ringgit opens slightly lower against US dollar

Thousands of protesters gathered in New Zealand's city squares, motorway over-bridges and in front of the country's parliament on Tuesday to protest the new government's policies that they believe are racist.

New Zealanders gather across country to protest new policies

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 19 - 25, 2016.

 

It was not easy to get to India. Aside from the hassles thrown up by demonetisation, air tickets were not cheap and rupees were hard to come by.

Plus, ...

Onwards And Upwards: Luring back the diaspora

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 12 - 18, 2016.

 

The AIDS pandemic claimed around 36 million lives between 1981 and 2016, and a similar number around the world currently live with the HIV virus. Some 1.2 million peopl...

Economics And Justice: The end of AIDS

This article first appeared in Forum,The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 19 - 25, 2016.

 

The economic numbers are not looking good. Some may argue that we are in a transition of sorts and that markets are reacting to the uncertainties of the incoming ...

My Say: A time to consolidate

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 12 - 18, 2016.

 

This year has brought disturbing developments that have left many of us worried about what 2017 might have in store. Brexit; the election of unconventional leaders such...

My Say: After a turbulent 2016, the coming year might be better than you expect

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 12 - 18, 2016.

 

In my most recent article in this newspaper, “A World Without Unemployment,” (Issue 1137, Nov 21) I posited a world where technology — especially artificial intelligence and mac...

My Say: Exploring the case for unconditional basic income

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 12 - 18, 2016.

 

Last month, I attended a talk on pursuing further education in Germany post-Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). The talk was given by a Malaysian who had gone to university in that count...

Edu Nation: The highs of international benchmarking

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 12 - 18, 2016.

 

We are crammed into the back of a rusting metal cyclo and about to plunge into the seething madness of Dariba Kalan in Old Delhi, when a mêlée breaks out at a Bank Baroda branch...

Onwards And Upwards: Love and pain

This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on December 12 - 18, 2016.


 

It is December, and the year is coming to an end. In three weeks, we will bid farewell to 2016 and welcome the New Year. And what a year 2017 is promising to be.

Ne...

Everyday Matters: Authentic leadership wanted

Client 1: “My wife and I earn about RM180,000 a year. We have a child and are living in an apartment in Kuala Lumpur. We have not been able to save as much as we should. I have difficulty meeting my monthly expenses and now we have about RM15,000 in credit card debt. I don’t get it. Why do we hav...

Money Makeover: A navigator for your financial journey

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on October 24 - 30, 2016.

 

There has been much resentment expressed recently towards what is perceived as the Arabisation of Malays. This Arabisation is said to be manifested in a number of...

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