KUALA LUMPUR: The amount required to take over all the toll concessions in the country will cost less than the RM400 billion projected by the previous Barisan Nasional government, said ministry of finance special officer Tony Pua.

Pua said this is because in the case of acquisition, the...

Pua: Takeover of toll concessions will cost less than RM400b

KUALA LUMPUR: The home ministry said it does not yet wish to reveal the status of its investigation and planned action in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

“The police are still pursuing investigation into 1MDB. The ministry does not intend to disclose the status of the matt...

Ministry says not disclosing status of 1MDB probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The ministry of finance (MoF) said there had been no real loss suffered by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), despite news that the latter saw a decline of some RM6 billion in investment value in 10 public listed companies, a month after the 14th general election (GE14) that saw a ...

‘No real loss suffered by EPF after Pakatan takeover’

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has yet to decide on whether to proceed with or cancel the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, according to the ministry of finance (MoF).

“If the government intends to pursue this project, a thorough study should be carried out in terms of scope, specifica...

Putrajaya yet to decide on ECRL’s fate — MoF

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak will still receive the existing oil royalties of 5% gross value while being entitled to additional royalties of 20% of net profit from state oil producing activities.

In a joint press conference by Pakatan Harapan members of parliament (MPs) from Sarawak, Stampin r...

Sarawak’s 5% gross oil value royalties to stay, MPs told

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): The government has issued 184 individual Network Services Provider licences to-date, including to Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Communication and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Putrajaya has also issued 220 individual Netw...

184 network services provider licences issued so far, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Sarawak will still receive the existing oil royalties of 5% gross value while being entitled to additional royalties of 20% of net profit from state oil producing activities.

In a joint press conference by Pakatan Harapan (PH) members of Parliament (MP) from Sara...

Sarawak's 5% gross value oil royalties stay together with 20% oil profit, MPs told

KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): The government is still in the midst of studying the new National Automotive Policy, which could include restrictions on importing cars by overseas manufacturers, according to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

During Ministerial Question Time in Parliament ...

Putrajaya studying restrictions on automotive imports, says Dr M

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on February 10, 2017.

 

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) is urging for more separation of duties in the government sector to promote better governance and integrity among civi...

MEA calls for greater segregation of duties in public sector

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 8): The Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) has called for more separation of duties in the government sector to promote better governance and integrity among civil servants.

MEA deputy president Datuk Latifah Merican Cheong said segregation of duties is vital after t...

WASHINGTON (April 24): Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rebounded in March from February's downwardly revised level, drawing support from a persistent shortage of previously owned houses on the market, but momentum could be curbed by a resurgence in mortgage rates.

The report from ...

US new home sales rebound to six-month high; rising mortgage rates a concern

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming’s press secretary Pang Sock Tao was announced as the unity government’s candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.

Nga's press secretary Pang picked as unity govt's candidate for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election

(April 24): A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and efficiency similar to the Tesla Model Y, the world's best-selling EV, but for about $8,000 less.

The EX30 from Volvo Cars, the Swedish luxury brand owned by China's Geely, foreshadows ...

How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war

SHANGHAI (April 25): U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on Thursday as ties between Washington and Beijing stabilise, pushing to resolve a raft of issues threatening the newly gained equilibrium between the rivals.

Blinken's visit is the l...

Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip

VENICE (April 25): Venice becomes the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce a payment system for tourists in an effort to thin the crowds that throng the canals during the peak holiday season.

Any visitor who is not staying the night must pay a 5 euro ($5.35) entry fee online...

Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists

Mark Zuckerberg is asking for investors to stay patient. Again.

After Meta Platforms Inc revealed that it will spend billions of dollars more than expected this year — fueled by investments in artificial intelligence — the company’s chief executive officer did his best to soothe Wall Street.

Zuckerberg asks for patience after Meta’s AI push irks investors

Synergy House Bhd may trend higher after breaking out from its one-week bullish rectangular pattern two sessions ago, to a new all-time high.

Synergy House may trend higher, says Rakuten Trade

Singapore's Keppel said on Thursday its first-quarter net profit excluding the effects of legacy offshore and marine assets was higher, boosted by strong performance in the global asset manager's infrastructure and connectivity segments.

Singapore's Keppel profit rises on strong infra, connectivity performance

Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump whisperer. Mexican government officials are talking to Camp Trump. And Australia is busy making laws to help Trump-proof its US defence ties.

How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term

Apex Research says Ramssol is kicking off the year with a blast

MORNING CALL: 25/4/24

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday.

KLCCP, Suria Capital, Capital A, Calsberg, Hibiscus Petroleum, Chin Hin, OCR, Fajarbaru, I-Bhd, Farm Price, United Plantations, AME REIT, Axis REIT, MyEG

Eden Inc Bhd’s major shareholder Tan Sri Abd Rahim Mohamad is proposing to settle a RM45.65 million debt his company owes Eden by transferring the ownership of a 2.4 million sq ft (about 55 acres) leasehold land to the listed entity.

Eden's major shareholder proposes land transfer to settle RM45.65m debt owed to company

A disappointing earnings report from Meta Platforms Inc has technology investors on edge with results from some of the stock market’s biggest and most important companies due in the coming days.

Meta’s miss sparks fear in tech world with big earnings looming

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TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal challenge to block legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden that he said would ban the popular short video app used by 170 million Americans.

TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'

The High Court here on Wednesday dismissed a judicial review application by Musang King durian planters around Raub to challenge the Pahang government's decision to issue eviction notices against them.

High Court bins Musang King farmers’ bid to challenge land eviction notice in Pahang

The prosecution succeeded in its appeal at the Federal Court on Wednesday to forfeit RM1,112,700 from 79 investors involved in an illegal deposit-taking scheme.

Apex court allows forfeiture of RM1.11m belonging to investors of illegal deposit-taking scheme

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao is facing up to three years in prison, if efforts by US prosecutors to secure his sentencing prove successful. More than 160 friends, colleagues and investors are determined for the crypto executive to escape incarceration entirely.

Friends, family, royalty seek mercy for crypto’s richest man

Benchmark S&amp;P 500 closed higher in choppy trading on Wednesday, as investors weighed an uptick in Treasury yields amid positive corporate results particularly from technology giants.

S&P 500 ends higher as markets weigh rising yields, upbeat corporate results

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) reported a 63% in its first quarter net property income to RM63.98 million from RM39.24 million a year ago, driven by full quarter revenue contribution from Queensbay Mall, higher occupancies and positive rental reversions.

CLMT’s 1Q net property income jumps 63% to RM64m, DPU up 37%

The strategic collaboration between Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB) and DP World, a global port terminal operator, will be a boon to Sabah’s aspiration to promote the Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) as a key transshipment hub in the region, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Hajiji: Tie-up between Sabah Ports, DP World to boost state’s aim to become transshipment hub

(April 24):&nbsp;A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and efficiency similar to the Tesla Model Y, the world's best-selling EV, but for about $8,000 less.

The EX30 from Volvo Cars, the Swedish luxury brand owned by China's Geely, foreshadows ...

RHB Retail Research said Naim Holdings Bhd is likely to resume its uptrend after the recent consolidation above the 97.5 sen breakout level.

Naim Holdings likely to resume its uptrend, says RHB Retail Research 

RHB Retail Research said NationGate Holdings Bhd is observing a technical breakout after climbing above the RM1.70 immediate resistance on surging trading volume.

NationGate is observing technical breakout, says RHB Retail Research 

The Nasdaq outpaced Wall Street peers on Wednesday, with Tesla leading gains among megacap stocks after its quarterly results, while upbeat earnings reports across other sectors also offered support.

Nasdaq outshines Wall Street peers on tech boost, earnings glee 

Singapore's Keppel said on Thursday its first-quarter net profit excluding the effects of legacy offshore and marine assets was higher, boosted by strong performance in the global asset manager's infrastructure and connectivity segments.

US and European shares finished mixed on Wednesday ahead of more corporate earnings this week, and the yen was mired near 34-year lows, keeping traders wary of intervention from Japan.

Equities mixed as investors eye earnings; yen on intervention watch

Synergy House Bhd may trend higher after breaking out from its one-week bullish rectangular pattern two sessions ago, to a new all-time high.

Mark Zuckerberg is asking for investors to stay patient. Again.

After Meta Platforms Inc revealed that it will spend billions of dollars more than expected this year — fueled by investments in artificial intelligence — the company’s chief executive officer did his best to soothe Wall Street.

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming’s press secretary Pang Sock Tao was announced as the unity government’s candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.

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