<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): RHB Retail Research said Yoong Onn Corporation Bhd may soon test the RM1.27 level after its latest bullish white candle.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a trading stocks note today, the research house said traders may buy above this point with a target price of RM1.37, followed by RM1.50.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“The stock may turn sideways if it cannot breach the RM1.27 mark in the near term.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“In this scenario, support may be found at RM1.13, where traders can exit upon a breach to avoid the risk of a further correction,” it said.</p></div>


KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): RHB Retail Research said Yoong Onn Corporation Bhd may soon test the RM1.27 level after its latest bullish white candle.

In a trading stocks note today, the research house said traders may buy above this point with a target price of RM1.37, followed by RM1.50....

Yoong Onn may soon test the RM1.27, says RHB Retail Research

The meeting between Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday discussed various issues, including security challenges and promoting stability in the Southeast Asian region.

Defence ministers of Malaysia, Indonesia discuss security, regional preparedness

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday (April 30):

Bursa, SimePlant, SEGi, Capital A, Duopharma, Rimbunan Sawit, MKHOP, Tasco, CIMB, Atrium REIT, KSL, GUH, Lebtech, Mentiga, Ge-Shen, Green Packet, Apex Equity

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) posted a net profit of RM165.41 million in the second quarter ended March 31, 2024 (2QFY2024), higher by 63.48% compared to RM101.18 million a year before, driven by higher sales amid Chinese New Year and Hari Raya festival seasons and better margins.

Festive sales and better margins lift F&N’s 2Q net profit by 63%

KUALA LUMPUR (May 1): Malaysia’s top six universities have soared in Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2024 Asia University Rankings, compared to last year’s performance.

Malaysian universities rise in Times Higher Education’s 2024 Asia rankings

The Selangor government aims to eradicate hardcore poverty in the state by July, says Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

He said this was based on the briefing from the Selangor Development Action Council which recorded a total of 861 families still in the hardcore poor category.

Selangor govt aiming to eradicate hardcore poverty by July — Amirudin 

The federal government is always committed to empowering national schools, but parents retain the right to choose the educational stream for their children, said PKR vice-president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Parents' right to pick children's educational stream — Nik Nazmi

The proposed sale of Cyberjaya Education Group Bhd's Asia Metropolitan University license and business to Austin Legacy Education Sdn Bhd for RM15 million cash has fallen through.

Cyberjaya Education's RM15 mil sale of Asia Metropolitan University falls through

MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd (MKHOP), fresh off its Main Market debut on Tuesday, is anticipating a reduction of fertiliser costs this year, which will have a positive impact on the company's margins and its bottomline.

Main Market debutante MKH Oil Palm anticipates stronger margins this year on lower fertiliser costs

Donald Trump was found in contempt of court and fined US$9,000 (RM42,885) after the New York judge overseeing his criminal hush-money trial ruled the former president repeatedly blasted key witnesses on social media in violation of a gag order.

Trump fined US$9,000 for violating gag order in New York trial

It was my privilege to have had the opportunity to participate in the Sejahtera Malaysia Forum on April 29, at Le Quadri Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, where the Minister of National Unity Malaysia, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, delivered the keynote address alongside distinguished panel speakers such as Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, MP of Kuching, Faye Lim, founder of The Rojak Projek, and Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, president of the KSI Strategic Institute for the Asia-Pacific. I was struck by the profound depth of our discourse.

Appreciation of history: A pathway to national unity

<p>The High Court has ruled that the Joint Management Body (JMB) of Centrestage Petaling Jaya had the right to claim certain areas in the development as common areas and not private areas belonging to the developer and the purchaser.</p>


High Court rules that common areas in Centrestage PJ belong to Joint Management Body

<p>SEG International Bhd’s (SEGi) group managing managing director and major shareholder Tan Sri Clement Hii has bought out private equity firm Navis Capital Partners Ltd' 20.55% stake in SEGi for RM112.98 million cash — or 45 sen per share — triggering a mandatory takeover offer for the remaining shares in the education group at the same price.</p>


Clement Hii buys out PE fund Navis Capital in SEGi for RM113 mil, triggers mandatory offer

<p>Capital A CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the low-cost carrier, which will soon merge with AirAsia X Bhd (AAX), to incorporate a “sustainability fee soon”.</p>


AirAsia will charge 'sustainability fee soon' in airfares

<p>Oil palm plantation player MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd (MKHOP) is the second company this year to conclude its maiden trading day on Bursa Malaysia with its share price slipping below its initial public offering (IPO) price.</p>


MKH Oil Palm dips below IPO price at the close of its maiden trading day

<p>GUH Holdings Bhd said on Tuesday its construction division has secured an RM69.49 million contract under the Sungai Rasau water supply scheme project from Gamuda Bhd.</p>


GUH secures RM69.49 mil subcontract job from Gamuda

<p>Chin Hin Group-linked Chiau Haw Loon and Chiau Haw Yew have emerged as the second largest shareholder of Ge-Shen Corp Bhd after acquiring a 18.31% stake in the company.</p>


Chin Hin’s Chiau family buys 18.31% in Ge-Shen for RM30.36 mil

<p>The late Datuk Azlin Alias, who had been former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's principal private secretary up until his death, had instructed former 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s (1MDB) chief financial officer (CFO) Azmi Tahir to sign off on some funds transfers meant for investments including the multi-billion Tun Razak Exchange project, the High Court heard on Tuesday.</p>


MACC IO in 1MDB-Tanore trial says Azlin told Azmi to sign funds transfer forms

<p>Cocoa plunged by the most ever, slumping as much as 27% in just two days, with price swings becoming more extreme as fewer investors and companies can afford to maintain trading positions.</p>


Cocoa plunges most ever with trader exodus sparking huge moves

<p>Rimbunan Sawit Bhd is expecting around 40% increase in its fresh fruit bunches (FFB) production for the current financial year ending Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) and is anticipating higher crude palm oil (CPO) prices for the year due to growing demand.</p>


Rimbunan Sawit expects bumper crop in FY2024, FFB production to grow 40% 

<p>Capital A Bhd may seek to re-acquire the 50% stake in ground-handling unit Ground Team Red Holdings Sdn Bhd (GTR) that will be sold to AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) in the ongoing restructuring exercise.&nbsp;</p>


Capital A may keep ground-handling unit housed in AirAsia, says Tony Fernandes

<p>Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that made headlines today.</p>


EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

<p>Green Packet Bhd is undertaking a private placement of 598.48 million shares representing 30% of its issued shares for 3.2 sen apiece or RM19.15 million.</p>


Green Packet undertakes 30% private placement to raise RM19.15 mil at 3.2 sen a share

<p>PUTRAJAYA (April 30): Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli on Tuesday testified for almost nine hours at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here.</p>

<p>The Toyota Noah vehicle carrying him was seen leaving the MACC compound at 6.55pm after appearing to give his sta...

Perlis MB gives statement for almost nine hours in MACC

<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday (April 30):</p>


<p>The upcoming development of the PKNS Square project in Seksyen 14 is poised to invigorate the economy and rejuvenate activities in Shah Alam city centre, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.</p>


PKNS Square development will revitalise Shah Alam city centre, says Selangor MB

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): When it comes to technology (tech), the goal should not be to use the most difficult tech available to do something. Instead, the ultimate goal is to make it simple and cost-effective. This is what Michele Ferrario, co-founder and chief executive officer of Stashaway, aims to achieve with the robo-advisory platform.</p>


Keeping it simple

<p>Johor property player KSL Holdings Bhd proposed to acquire 22 land parcels in Pulai measuring a total of 183.33 acres for RM211.58 million.</p>


KSL buying Pulai land from Tropicana Corp for RM211 mil

<p>The Sessions Court here on Tuesday was told that the contract for the ‘Central Spine Road: Sertik to East Coast Highway Intersection’ project worth RM232 million was awarded to Nepturis Sdn Bhd.</p>


Central Spine Road project worth RM232 mil awarded to Nepturis, says witness

<p>PT CIMB Niaga Tbk, the 92.5%-owned subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, reported a 6.3% year-on-year growth in its consolidated net income for the financial quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1QFY2024). The bank attributed the improved earnings to healthy loan growth, improved asset quality indicators and effective cost management.</p>


CIMB Niaga’s 1Q consolidated net income up 6.3%

<p>The external auditor of Mentiga Corp Bhd, which is involved in oil palm plantation and timber trading, has flagged that the loss-making group's current liabilities have significantly surpassed its group's current assets, based on its financial statements for the year ended Dec 31, 2023.</p>
