<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SINGAPORE (Jan 4): Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has upgraded Wilmar International to an “A” rating from a “BBB” for the latter’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.</div>

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SINGAPORE (Jan 4): Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has upgraded Wilmar International to an “A” rating from a “BBB” for the latter’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

MSCI upgrades Wilmar to 'A' for ESG performance in 2021 assessment

Police have identified the male suspect who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station on Friday and confirmed that he has no links to any terrorist groups.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain clarified that the initial statement of the suspect being a member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) was based on his father's involvement with the terrorist group.

IGP: Suspect in Ulu Tiram police station attack not linked to terrorist group

From New York to London to Tokyo, if there’s one similarity among the world’s equity markets it’s this: record highs.

Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently.

From Tokyo to New York, stock markets are on a record-hitting spree around the world

All the suspects remanded on Saturday following the attack at the Ulu Tiram police station early on Friday morning are local citizens, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

Ulu Tiram attack: Seven suspects remanded are locals, says IGP

The Communist Party of Vietnam has nominated police minister To Lam to be state president, the government said on Saturday.

Vietnam nominates top police official To Lam as state president

Maybank and English Premier League club Manchester United have launched their latest co-branded credit card in Indonesia.

In 2023, Maybank and Manchester United announced the extension of their 13-year partnership into Indonesia — adding a fourth Asean country to their existing co-branded products available to customers in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Maybank, Manchester United launch new co-branded credit card in Indonesia

China's agriculture minister is being investigated for suspected violations of law and discipline, the country's anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday.

China probes agriculture minister for suspected disciplinary violations

Sarawak is optimistic that its state revenue will continue to grow over the next two to three years, driven by the state's strong economic performance this year, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Abang Johari optimistic Sarawak's revenue will grow in next two to three years

A Russian court has frozen local assets of Germany’s Deutsche Bank AG and Italy’s UniCredit SpA under lawsuits totalling over €1 billion (RM5.1 billion) filed by a Gazprom PJSC venture.

Russia froze Deutsche Bank, UniCredit assets in Gazprom JV case

The Madrid Court of Appeal has upheld the contempt of court conviction and sentence of arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa in the Sulu claimants case against Malaysia.

Sulu case: Madrid Court of Appeal upholds Stampa's conviction, sentence, says Azalina

Canada is examining whether it needs to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) after the White House announced major new levies on them, Trade Minister Mary Ng said.

Canada is looking at EV tariff policy after Biden’s move against China

Berjaya Asset Bhd (KL:BJASSET) on Saturday officially launched Times Square 2, a luxury serviced apartment development located next to Berjaya Times Square in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur.

Berjaya Asset officially launches Times Square 2

The Madrid Court of Appeal has upheld the contempt of court conviction and sentence of arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa in the Sulu claimants case against Malaysia.

From New York to London to Tokyo, if there’s one similarity among the world’s equity markets it’s this: record highs.

Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently.

Maybank and English Premier League club Manchester United have launched their latest co-branded credit card in Indonesia.

In 2023, Maybank and Manchester United announced the extension of their 13-year partnership into Indonesia — adding a fourth Asean country to their existing co-branded products available to customers in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Police have identified the male suspect who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station on Friday and confirmed that he has no links to any terrorist groups.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain clarified that the initial statement of the suspect being a member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) was based on his father's involvement with the terrorist group.

A Russian court has frozen local assets of Germany’s Deutsche Bank AG and Italy’s UniCredit SpA under lawsuits totalling over €1 billion (RM5.1 billion) filed by a Gazprom PJSC venture.

Sarawak is optimistic that its state revenue will continue to grow over the next two to three years, driven by the state's strong economic performance this year, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Canada is examining whether it needs to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) after the White House announced major new levies on them, Trade Minister Mary Ng said.

China's agriculture minister is being investigated for suspected violations of law and discipline, the country's anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday.

All the suspects remanded on Saturday following the attack at the Ulu Tiram police station early on Friday morning are local citizens, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

If the past three years have taught us anything, it is that low inflation cannot be taken for granted.

Trump’s Plans for the Fed Would Revive 1970s-Style Inflation The New Global Economy

Singapore will resume flying its F-16 fleet after suspending training when one of the jets crashed earlier this month, the defence ministry on Saturday.

Singapore to resume flying F-16 jets after crash this month

The Communist Party of Vietnam has nominated police minister To Lam to be state president, the government said on Saturday.