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<div class="thumb-cap">EVENING 5: Shahrol: Najib recommended Mohd Hazem</div>
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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Dirty dealings. Corporate battles. Consumer woes. Here are five things you need to know today.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>1. Shahrol says <a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/shahrol-ex1mdb-ceo-hazems-cv-had-najibs-notation">Datuk Seri Najib Razak recommended</a> Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman to be 1MDB’s executive director.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>2. Think tank SERC says Malaysia’s economy likely <a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/2q-could-have-been-worst-quarter-doubledigit-contraction-%E2%80%94-serc">contracted by double digits</a> in the second quarter.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>3. Anzo MD Datuk Chai Woon Chet <a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/oversea-receives-takeover-offer-anzo-md-chai-30-sen-share" target="_blank">makes a takeover offer</a> for f&amp;b chain Oversea Enterprise.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>4. Serba Dinamik bags <a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/serba-dinamik-unit-gets-rm147b-job-build-data-centre-abu-dhabi" target="_blank">a US$350mil contract</a> to build a data centre at Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>5. Malaysia records <a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/malaysia-reports-15-new-covid19-cases-noon-today-pushing-active-cases-200" target="_blank">15 new Covid-19 cases</a>, pushing the total number of current patients to 200.</p></div>


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

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

Some of the world’s biggest energy trading companies are returning to metals, years after getting burnt in the notoriously difficult markets.

World’s biggest energy traders are returning to metals

Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings Co, one of the biggest symbols of the nation’s broader property debt crisis, won approval to push back payments on three yuan bonds, people familiar with the matter said, staving off its first local default for now.

Country Garden extends bonds to avoid first local default, Bloomberg reports

JAKARTA (April 24): Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday vowed to fight for all Indonesians and called for unity among political elites to take the country forward, as he seeks to strengthen his parliamentary clout ahead of taking office in October.

Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, calls for unity among political elites

Several important developments related to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), including the appointment of its board members and the direction of the agency, will be announced on Thursday, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Digital minister to unveil DNB board, announce new developments tomorrow — Fahmi

LONDON (April 24): London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shareholders will vote on Thursday on whether to potentially double the pay of chief executive officer (CEO) David Schwimmer, after the 300-year old bourse campaigned to raise executive rewards to strengthen UK capital markets.

LSEG shareholders to vote on doubling CEO's potential pay

JASMINE Loo was the third individual wanted by the authorities, on the Interpol Red Notice list,  to return to Malaysia.

More than 10 years on from the first signs of trouble at 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), there are still a number of individuals who remain on the run, sought ...

Most yet to return to face the music

Investors rejected Woodside Energy Group Ltd’s climate strategy in an advisory vote as Australia’s largest energy company attempts to trim emissions while also expanding production of oil and natural gas.

Investors revolt on climate as Woodside adds more oil, gas

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) ramped up its verbal pushback against the rally in long-term government bonds, warning of a reversal and hinting that a mismatch between market prices and the economic outlook will be corrected.

PBOC warns of rally in long-end government bonds

More than a year since China reopened its borders, some 63% of its residents say they’re ready to return to exploring the world, according to a survey published on Wednesday, which Bloomberg previewed. They plan to venture farther afield than previously, with just 10% spurning international travel altogether— a significant shift from a year ago, when more than half of China’s consumers said they had no plans to go abroad and 31% said they weren’t even interested.

Chinese tourists are again embracing international travel in 2024

Thailand's 500 billion baht (RM64.6 billion) handout scheme aims to reach the wider population and boost the overall economy through stimulus, a finance official said on Wednesday, responding to central bank recommendations it be targeted towards the poor.

Thailand's US$13.5b handout aims to boost overall economy, not geared to poor, official says

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


Najib's 1MDB-Tanore trial live reporting (April 24)

<p>Farm Price Holdings Bhd on Wednesday began taking orders from investors for its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market to raise up to RM32.4 million.</p>

<p>The IPO, priced at 24 sen apiece, involves a public issuance of 102 million new shares as well as an offer for sale of 33 million existing shares, according to its prospectus. All in, the listing offers investors a 30% stake in the Johor-based wholesalers and vegetables distributor.</p>


Farm Price starts taking orders for ACE Market IPO to raise up to RM24.48 mil

<p>Analysts predict a decline in earnings for Malaysian automotive companies in 2024, attributed to lower sales volumes and higher operating costs, coupled with the emergence of several Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offering attractive pricing.</p>


M'sian automakers expected to feel pinch from lower sales, higher costs, rise of Chinese OEMs

<p>Capital A Bhd’s unit AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd is the entity that is bidding to acquire SriLankan Airlines, and if it materialises, will raise its own capital for the acquisition, according to chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.</p>


AirAsia Consulting, not AirAsia, is bidding for SriLankan Airlines, says Fernandes

<p>With Malaysia’s 5G outdoor coverage having reached the 80% target for coverage of populated areas (CoPA) at the end of 2023 and after the signing of the share subscription agreements (SSAs) by five mobile network operators (MNOs) on Dec 1, 2023, what’s next for the next stage of 5G deployment in Malaysia?</p>


What’s next for 5G deployment in Malaysia?

<p>E-government services provider MyEG Services Bhd has inked an agreement to collaborate on the launch of a virtual asset fund or Hong Kong virtual assets exchange-traded fund (ETF) products.</p>


MyEG inks partnership to launch Hong Kong virtual assets

<p>Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at the midday break on Wednesday, supported by continuous buying in selected heavyweight counters, especially in the telecommunications and media sectors.&nbsp;</p>


Telco shares lift Bursa higher at midday

<p>One of the world’s busiest land checkpoints is set to become less congested as Malaysians travelling to Singapore on factory buses will be able to clear immigration through QR code.</p>


Malaysia to start using QR code at checkpoints with Singapore, report says

<p>Rakuten Trade said NationGate Holdings Bhd may extend its upward trajectory after breaking out from its one-month rectangular pattern on Tuesday.</p>


NationGate may extend upward trajectory, says Rakuten Trade 

<p>Capital A Bhd’s board of directors has decided to extend Tan Sri Tony Fernandes'&nbsp;tenure as the chief executive officer for another five years, and as a strategic adviser to the airlines business, which is poised to be merged into AirAsia X Bhd.</p>


Fernandes to be CEO of Capital A for another five years

<p>Shares of DXN Holdings Bhd surged on Wednesday to its highest in more than a month as analysts continued to urge investors to buy the stock after the health supplement company’s fourth-quarter (4Q) results.</p>


DXN climbs over one-month high, analysts see positive outlook

<p>Global shares rose on Tuesday, with investors on Wall Street focused on earnings reports from the US megacaps, and the yen tumbled to multi-year lows against the dollar and the euro.</p>


Asian shares jump on tech boost; fragile yen on intervention watch

<p>Haily Group Bhd shares continued their uptrend on Wednesday to a near all-time high, after the construction outfit won a RM109.5 million contract for terrace houses in Pontian, Johor.</p>


Haily shares near all-time high after securing RM109.5m housing job

<p>The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigating officer (MACC IO) probing Datuk Seri Najib Razak in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) debacle never asked the former prime minister if he had instructed for the controversial transfer of US$700 million to a company linked to fugitive Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), the court heard on Wednesday.</p>


MACC officer did not ask Najib if he instructed controversial transfer of US$700m to Good Star

<p>Tesla Inc is accelerating the launch of more affordable models in a bid to arrest a deterioration in its profit margins and sales.</p>


Tesla to accelerate launch of cheaper cars after sales miss

<p>Gold’s record-setting rally this year has puzzled market watchers, as bullion has roared higher, despite headwinds that should have held it back. With prices sagging this week, the explanation may lie in China.</p>


Gold’s record-setting rally may have its roots in Chinese frenzy

<p>Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's upbeat overnight performance, as confidence was buoyed by a spate of solid corporate earnings that many see as a precursor of those from the mega caps which will be reported over the next few days, said an analyst.</p>


Bursa opens higher, tracking overnight Wall Street

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Dataprep Holdings Bhd said on Wednesday that Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal Opat Abdullah has ceased to be the substantial shareholder in the IT products and services company.</p>


Muhammad Ikmal of Widad ceases to be Dataprep’s substantial shareholder as shares sale continues

<p>Meta Bright Group Bhd said its wholly owned subsidiary FBO Land (Serendah) Sdn Bhd and Doople Tech Sdn Bhd have entered a solar supply agreement with Cherengin Hills Sdn Bhd, following its recent collaboration with Doople to form a joint venture (JV) company to bid for renewable energy (RE) projects with a Bumiputera equity requirement.</p>


Meta Bright lands solar supply deal after forming JV company with Doople

<p>Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, the locally-listed unit of the Danish brewer, confirmed the price increases for its beer products starting this month.</p>
