Dr Hairi Zamzuri is testing out a first and last mile solution to get commuters from their homes to the public transport system and vice versa — sort of like Grab or Uber, but without human drivers.

The general manager of eMooVit Technology Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Singapore-based MooVi...

Catalysing the self-driving revolution

Whether for work or play, our hands cradle a computer mouse every day. Unbeknownst to many, the modern mouse is basically a camera that captures thousands of images of the surface underneath.

A powerful miniature sensor is responsible for tracking the mouse’s coordinates thousands of ti...

Cutting Edge: Helping create a mighty mouse

Trade tensions, tariff hikes, the slowing global technology cycle and a weakened ringgit are the primary concerns of electrical and electronic (E&E) players in Malaysia. The disappointing export numbers in November last year mirrored the regional trend, but the E&E sector — which accounte...

Industry Overview: Knowledge-based development the way forward for E&E players

Malaysia’s agricultural industry has come a long way since the 1970s, with new technologies and sub-industries emerging. The recently released Malaysia Agribusiness

Directory 2018-2019, reflects the rapid pace at which the industry has progressed.

Dizzying? Perhaps. But the di...

Agriculture: Agribusiness directory offers insights into green tech

As a petrochemical engineer who worked on several continents for about 12 years, Sathia Ramanaidu had the privilege of travelling extensively and picking up a few languages. He was living the dream — earning more than most of his peers in Malaysia and being exposed to the valuable insights and kn...

Responsible Business: Providing coverage for the underserved

The fact that humans and orangutans share 97% of their DNA sequence is perhaps one of the reasons the ‘Rang-tan’ advertisement by UK-based supermarket chain Iceland Foods Ltd punched above its weight class last year.

The advertisement featured a baby orangutan narrating to a young girl ...

Responsible Business: Changing the conversation around palm oil

Syazan Basil was living out of his car. The 22-year-old fitness instructor had quit his job at a commercial gym to participate in SME Corp Malaysia’s three-week Tunas Usahawan Belia Bumiputera (TUBE) programme — for which he would be paid RM15,000, but only after three months.

Fortunate...

Profile: The fitness niche

Tan Kai Young was a working at a bank in Singapore when he had his first taste of frozen yoghurt (also known as froyo) by llaollao, a franchise from Spain. One of the branches was situated across from his office building and despite the long queues for the yoghurt, Tan kept going back for more.

Profile: Copy, innovate, create

When managing businesses, many companies emphasise sales and growth to such an extent that they overlook the operational side of things. Aspects such as operating costs are equally important but are often ignored because of limiting factors like manpower shortage.

Jonathan Oh, co-founde...

B2B: Driving efficiency with e-procurement

In June, Facebook announced that it would create Libra — a blockchain-powered digital currency — via non-profit The Libra Association, which would also act as the de facto monetary authority.

According to Facebook’s white paper, The Libra Association is a membership organisation founded...

Cryptocurrencies: Getting to ride the Libra wave

Joe Biden came into office in 2021 vowing to undo Donald Trump’s harsh policies on the US’s southern border and work with governments across Central America to reduce the motivations for their citizens to head north.

Biden once rejected Trump’s migrant policies but now echoes them

Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking the weak global sentiment due to the Middle East conflict, said an analyst.

Bursa closes lower, tracking weak global sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Malaysian airlines will be hurt by higher fuel costs, even as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are not expected to dent ticket sales, analysts said.

Local airlines may feel heat from rising oil prices as Middle East tensions simmer — analysts

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has accused him of abusing power for personal gain.

Mahathir claims MACC accuses him of power abuse for personal gain

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said his ministry has no objection to MMC Corp Bhd divesting a stake in MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd, including to foreign entities, as long as it does not contravene the government's policy that requires 51% ownership of major national assets to remain with local companies.

Loke says MMC Port free to sell stake to foreign firms, but govt has to be notified of shareholding changes

Dutch airspace was almost completely closed for nearly three hours late on Monday and early on Tuesday due to a technical outage of air traffic control systems, local authorities said.

Technical outage crippled Dutch air traffic for hours, authorities say

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has registered the proposed construction of a new highway alignment that will connect Tanjung Malim to Lumut.

Confirming the matter, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the construction of the highway is necessary to facilitate export logistics services through the Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC) when the High Technology Automotive Valley (AHTV) project in Tanjung Malim begins operation.

Perak proposes new highway between Tanjung Malim and Lumut

1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) on Tuesday failed to transfer its case concerning its US$6.59 billion (RM31.58 billion) suit against its former president Arul Kanda Kandasamy and former Treasury secretary general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah from the Civil High Court to the Commercial High Court.

1MDB fails to transfer suit against Arul Kanda and Irwan to another court

HSBC Holdings plc has started a new round of job cuts at its Asia investment bank amid a slump in dealmaking across the region, according to people familiar with the matter.

The London-based lender cut around a dozen bankers across its investment banking division in Asia on Tuesday, one of the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter.

HSBC slashes a dozen investment bankers in Asia on deals slump

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will seek the views of various parties, including the Royal Malaysian Police and the National Security Council (MKN), in improving the security aspects of airports in the country.

MOT to get views of police, National Security Council to improve airport security, says Loke

The collective wealth of tycoons listed on the 2024 Forbes Malaysia Rich List increased by a modest 2% to US$83.4 billion (RM398.8 billion), according to Forbes Asia.

Wealth of Malaysia’s 50 richest individuals on Forbes list rises 2% — Forbes Asia 

Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad will return to Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) as its president and group chief executive effective July 1, 2024, the government-linked investment company said.

CIMB’s Abdul Rahman Ahmad returns to PNB as president, group chief executive

E-government services providers MyEG Services Bhd and HeiTech Padu Bhd have formed a partnership to collaborate on IT projects in Malaysia.

According to separate bourse filings from both companies on Tuesday, MyEG and HeiTech Padu have inked a teaming agreement for the collaboration.&nbsp;

MyEG, HeiTech Padu form partnership to collaborate on IT projects

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Malaysia’s second-biggest banking group by assets, said on Tuesday its chief executive Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad will step down on June 30.

CIMB says CEO Abdul Rahman Ahmad stepping down on June 30

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s (ABMB) net profit is expected to jump by 37.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM179 million for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024 (4QFY2024), according to AmInvestment Bank Research.

AmInvestment sees Alliance Bank’s 4Q earnings jump by 37% y-o-y

Analysts are positive on Malaysia’s pilot green power exports to Singapore using existing infrastructure in both countries, following establishment of the platform enabling cross-border trading of green electricity, the Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem).

Analysts positive on pilot green power exports to Singapore; name Tenaga, YTLP as top picks

The Ministry of Transport clarified on Tuesday that the higher contract value of RM190.01 million awarded to HeiTech Padu Bhd for Road Transport Department (JPJ) services was only due to a longer extended contract duration.

Loke: Higher contract value awarded to HeiTech Padu due to longer extended duration

The automotive industry is not exactly the place one would want to be in the next few years.

Competition among manufacturers of internal combustion engine vehicles, battery electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars has been ongoing for more than a decade now. Last year, some certainty fin...

Alternative Views: Automotive industry feels heat from intensifying EV price war

Carlo Rino Group Bhd has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) that would raise more funds for the apparel company as part of its listing transfer to the ACE Market from the LEAP Market.

Carlo Rino files draft prospectus for listing transfer to ACE Market

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down on May 15 after two decades in office. Lee, 72, will hand the reins over to his deputy Lawrence Wong, 51, in a widely-telegraphed transition.

What observers are saying as Singapore’s Lee paves way for next PM Wong

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said his ministry has no objection to MMC Corp Bhd divesting a stake in MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd, including to foreign entities, as long as it does not contravene the government's policy that requires 51% ownership of major national assets to remain with local companies.

China said it believed Iran could "handle the situation well and spare the region further turmoil" while safeguarding its sovereignty and dignity, referring to an attack on Iran's embassy in Syria and its retaliatory strike over the weekend.

Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has requested for a bench of five Court of Appeal (COA) judges to hear his review against the court’s own decision to reinstate abuse of power charges involving RM232.5 million against him.

Muhyiddin seeks five-judge bench to hear criminal charges review

Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower on Tuesday, in tandem with the weaker regional performance due to a broad sell-off on Wall Street overnight, said an analyst. &nbsp;

Bursa ends morning session lower along with regional peers

KTI Landmark Bhd (KTI) has signed an underwriting agreement with M&amp;A Securities Sdn Bhd for its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Sabah-based integrated property developer said the initial public offering (IPO) comprises a public issue of 160 million new shares and an offer for sale of 45 million existing shares, representing 20% and 5.6% of the enlarged share capital of KTI respectively.

KTI Landmark inks underwriting deal with M&A Securities en route to ACE Market listing

RHB Retail Research said Cosmos Technology International Bhd has confirmed a bullish setup after breaking past a key resistance on strong volume.

Cosmos Technology has confirmed bullish setup, says RHB Retail Research 

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is unleashing a barrage of trade restrictions against China as she seeks to follow through on a pledge to make the EU a more relevant political player on the global stage.

EU goes on China trade offensive after getting ‘played’ 

EP Manufacturing Bhd's (EPMB) shares climbed on Tuesday and marked their best day in ten months after the Shah-Alam based auto parts maker signed an assembly deal with a Chinese carmaker.

EP Manufacturing shares chart best day in ten months after assembly deal

RHB Retail Research said Notion VTec Bhd is looking to extend upside movement after staging a bullish breakout.

Notion VTec aiming to extend upside movement — RHB Retail Research 

Gold is set to reach US$3,000 (RM14,381.71) an ounce over the next six to 18 months on increasing investor inflows amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will eventually cut interest rates, Citigroup Inc said, adding to a roll call of Wall Street banks that have raised forecasts.

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