For companies, changing their name can be both a bittersweet and complicated process.

For one as well-known and as long-tenured as Sime Darby Plantation Bhd, it can be all that, but more importantly for the plantation group now known as SD Guthrie Bhd, it would represent an opportunity to step away from the familiar and explore much more than it has in the past.

SD Guthrie is ready for its close-up

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Find a forever home against a backdrop of verdant landscapes and a tranquil lake at Eka Heights — Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd’s new township development west of Seremban and minutes away from the developer’s established 6,800-acre Bandar Sri Sendayan.

Eka Heights - The emerging gem within the Malaysia Vision Valley (MVV) Conurbation

Sabah’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ariah Tengku Ahmad passed away in her sleep at her residence here Sunday at the age of 86, said her son Tengku Datuk Fuad Tengku Ahmad.

Sabah’s first woman deputy chief minister dies at 86

Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery in China after the company received a whistleblower complaint that accused senior staff of embezzling "millions of euros", the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Adidas investigates bribery allegations in China — FT 

Western powers and other nations sought a consensus on the second day of a summit in Switzerland on Sunday on condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and underscoring the war's human cost.

Ukraine summit strives for broad consensus to lean on Russia to end war

The Israeli military says it has started a daily 11-hour ‘tactical pause’ along a key route in southern Gaza to increase the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Israel starts combat pause on road in Gaza for aid delivery

An oil spill off southern Singapore has spread to other areas of the island's coast and is threatening a marine reserve, government agencies said, adding that authorities were intensifying efforts to mop up the fuel.

Singapore intensifies oil spill cleanup after it spreads along coast

China Premier Li Qiang kicked off his four-day visit to Australia on Sunday by announcing Beijing would provide a new pair of pandas to Australia's Adelaide Zoo after the current pair returns to China later this year.

China Premier Li starts Australia trip with Adelaide panda announcement

Perikatan Nasional (PN) has announced Nibong Tebal PAS vice chairman Abidin Ismail, 56, as its candidate for the July 6 Sungai Bakap state by-election.

Perikatan names Nibong Tebal PAS vice chairman Abidin Ismail as Sg Bakap candidate 

<p>Find a forever home against a backdrop of verdant landscapes and a tranquil lake at Eka Heights — Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd’s new township development west of Seremban and minutes away from the developer’s established 6,800-acre Bandar Sri Sendayan.</p>


<p>For companies, changing their name can be both a bittersweet and complicated process.</p>

<p>For one as well-known and as long-tenured as Sime Darby Plantation Bhd, it can be all that, but more importantly for the plantation group now known as SD Guthrie Bhd, it would represent an opportunity to step away from the familiar and explore much more than it has in the past.</p>


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<p>The pace of technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digitalisation, is reshaping industries and job markets at an unpreced...

The United States does not have a coherent trade policy. It has a political strategy masquerading as trade policy that has taken dead aim at China. Unsurprisingly, China has responded in kind. With the two superpowers drawing on their allies for support – the US leaning on the G7 and China turnin...

The Asia Portfolio: The Dangerous Incoherence of US Trade Policy

Malaysia’s trade data will be the main focus this holiday-shortened week, with the Department of Statistics Malaysia expected to put out May export and import details on Thursday.

The Week Ahead: A focus on May exports, start of Najib’s IPIC trial and BoE rate decision

“This is our petroleum,” says the Real Madrid fan as he gazes at the sweeping, metallic curves of the giant structure that now encases the historic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. He then explains: “In order to compete with oil money, you have to be a money-making machine.”

It’s sobering new...

Business Of Sports: Real’s high-octane performance outdoes oil-rich rivals

“History teaches us that the next pandemic is a matter of when, not if,” warned World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus earlier this year. He is right. That is why it is vital that the world’s governments successfully conclude their work of negotiating an accord on p...

Unconventional Economic Wisdom: How to protect the world from the next pandemic

Smart buildings are no longer just a visionary idea, they are fast becoming a game changer in the property management industry.

“Today, the smart city scenario is changing rapidly. We are witnessing the rise of smart buildings with interconnected technologies, where sensors communi...

Smart buildings the way forward

AmBank and its former group managing director Ashok Ramamurthy turned a blind eye to dubious 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) transactions running into billions of dollars, which were being remitted to sham entities, former Bank Negara Malaysia governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz testified last ...

1MDB-Tanore Trial: Zeti maintains that AmBank and its former MD Ashok broke rules; claims not alerted to breaches

THE total net earnings of the FBM KLCI’s 30 component stocks in the first quarter of this year came in at RM17.8 billion, 7.4% higher than the RM16.5 billion recorded in 1Q2023, with 20 companies reporting better earnings, led by Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING) (+500.9%), Sime Darby Plantation Bhd (KL:S...

Cover Story 2: Improved 1Q results priced in, 2H profit growth seen on track 

THE global semiconductor landscape is shifting rapidly, with geopolitical tensions and technological advancements creating both challenges and unprecedented opportunities.

As such, the industry was delighted with the road map launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Semico...

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Petrol subsidies have long been a staple of Malaysia’s economic policy, intended to keep fuel prices affordable for consumers and businesses alike. Historically, these subsidies were justified to support economic growth, stabilise transport costs and protect consumers from price volatility. Howev...

ECONtemplation: Cut in blanket diesel subsidy not a negative to the economy, in theory

The hard economic indicators suggest that there are enough bright spots in the world economy to justify guarded optimism about prospects in our region for the rest of this year. Against this, however, there are several potential perils around us that, if realised, would cause us grief. Regional e...

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