THERE is “no reason” Malaysia cannot “break through the middle-income trap and become a high-income economy by the end of the decade”, says Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro) chief economist Khor Hoe Ee.

“We are optimistic that as long as [Malaysia] maintains fiscal and moneta...

The State of the Nation: Malaysia’s marathon towards high-income status faces rising headwinds

THAILAND’S March 28 decision to legalise casinos housing large entertainment complexes naturally cast a spotlight on the Genting Group and its hilltop casino resort — Genting Highlands outside Kuala Lumpur — that opened its first hotel in 1971. The indoor and outdoor theme parks were added in the...

Spotlight on Genting as Thailand eyes tourism dollars with casinos

Notable filings

Notable filings of shareholding changes for the period week of March 25 to 29 include share purchases by several company leaders.

Yinson Holdings Bhd group exe­cutive chairman Lim Han Weng took over a controlling stake in offshore support vessel (OSV) provide...

Insider Moves: Icon Offshore Bhd, Berjaya Corp Bhd, NTPM Holdings Bhd, Ancom Nylex Bhd , Econpile Holdings Bhd, NCT Alliance Bhd

IN the week when it became clear that Malaysia will not implement the so-called “luxury tax” now known as the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT) on May 1, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli gained ammunition to counter a renewed barrage of criticism on the Central Database Hub (Padu) — with registrations sur...

The State of the Nation: Is pick-up in Padu registrations enough?

PUTRAJAYA and Bank Negara Malaysia seem to be going on a verbal offensive against naysayers of the ringgit, which briefly slipped past 4.8 against the greenback before closing at a 26-year low of 4.79 about a month ago on Feb 20.

When releasing the central bank’s 2023 annual report, alo...

The State of the Nation: Structural reforms key to ensure enduring support for ‘undervalued’ ringgit

IT was no small feat for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) as it declared its highest-ever total dividend payout of RM57.81 billion for 2023 with higher year-on-year dividends for both conventional savings and shariah savings for its 16.1 million members. Yet, the spotlight seems to have fallen ...

The State of the Nation: The ‘shariah surprise’ and gap in expectations despite EPF’s record dividend payout

KPJ Healthcare Bhd

Target price: RM1.86 OVERWEIGHT

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - KPJ Healthcare Bhd, IHH Healthcare Bhd, Dialog Group Bhd, PPB Group Bhd

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - MISC Bhd, Nestlé (M) Bhd, Unisem (M) Bhd, Solarvest Holdings Bhd

TALK of public pension reform has always drawn a heated response, mostly because of the fear of losing the privilege. It is a privilege because pension cheques arriving every month for life — even at the current minimum public pension amount of RM1,000 a month — is something very hard for the ave...

The State Of The Nation: Why public pension reform matters to all Malaysians and needs to happen

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - Axiata Group Bhd, Westports Holdings Bhd, Trc Synergy Bhd

SHANGHAI (April 25): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for American businesses, as he began a visit aimed at resolving a raft of contentious issues that could jeopardise the newly repaired relationship.

In China, Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies

A three-member Federal Court bench on Thursday granted leave (permission) for lawyer Datuk Sreesanthan Eliathamby to have the merits of his appeal for a civil penalty of RM1 million imposed on him for insider trading of Worldwide Holdings Bhd shares in 2006 be heard.

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who led the bench, granted leave for the questions of law to be determined by the apex court.

Lawyer Sreesanthan allowed to challenge sentence of capital penalty and gains for purported insider trading

Asian stocks fell on Thursday as disappointing earnings forecasts from Facebook parent Meta Platforms hammered tech shares, while the yen's slump past 155 per dollar for the first time since 1990 raised the spectre of intervention from Tokyo.

Stocks hit by tech slide; yen flails at intervention zone

Our rice was at centre stage again with a very peculiar problem, that is, local rice was not available in the market in the second half of last year although 64% of supply comes from local farms. Despite stern warnings from the government against manipulation of rice supply, the problem persisted...

My Say: What is wrong with our rice sector

Taiwan’s incoming president warned his government faces a grim international environment as he finalised his cabinet line-up by appointing key defence and foreign-affairs officials.

Taiwan’s incoming president warns of ‘severe’ challenges for new security team

The Court of Appeal has allowed a bid by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to have a bench of five judges to hear his review application to restore his acquittal by the High Court of four of his abuse of power charges last year.

His lawyer Chetan Jethwani said that Court of Appeal deputy registrar Muhammad Noor Firdaus Rosli informed the parties of the matter on Thursday morning during case management.

Appellate court grants Muhyiddin five-member bench for review of charges

Shares of YTL Corp Bhd rallied to a new all-time high on Thursday after Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) flagged more upside even after a 42% year-to-date surge.

YTL Corp rallies to new all-time high after HLIB flags more upside

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Malaysia requires an annual allocation of at least RM10 billion for the next three years, which is crucial to boost water infrastructure amid below-cost tariffs and high wastage, the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) said on Thursday.

Malaysia needs RM10 bil for next three years to upgrade water infrastructure — SPAN

Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong said on Thursday he planned to invest US$1 billion (RM4.78 billion) more from his own fortune into Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, and was considering listings for other companies he controls.

VinFast chief plans to invest US$1b more from his fortune in EV maker

PUTRAJAYA ( April 25): Malaysia’s inflation stayed at 1.8% in March 2024 from a month ago, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s inflation stays at 1.8% in March 2024

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members, who are below 55 years old, will have an Account 3, in addition to the existing two accounts for their retirement savings, starting May 11.&nbsp;

EPF members under age 55 will have Account 3 starting May 11

Malaysia is in early discussions with tycoons on opening a casino in Forest City, people familiar with the matter said, in a bid to revive the beleaguered US$100 billion (RM478.35 billion) property project that counts the country’s monarch as one of its shareholders.

Malaysia is said to mull casino resort to revive Forest City

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), the state-owned company in charge of the 5G network infrastructure rollout, on Thursday named five new board members, comprising senior leaders from the telecom and technology industries.

Digital Nasional names senior telco and tech leaders as new directors

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

Shares of YTL Corp Bhd rallied to a new all-time high on Thursday after Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) flagged more upside even after a 42% year-to-date surge.

A made-in-China electric vehicle (EV) will hit US dealers this summer offering power and efficiency similar to the Tesla Model Y, the world's best-selling EV, but for about US$8,000 (RM38,228) less.

How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on US shores in a trade war

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

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

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Mega First Corp Bhd shares have likely peaked following a recent rally to new all-time highs, and investors should stop buying the stock now, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said and downgraded the stock to ‘hold’.

Maybank IB is the first from a total of fi...

Mega First shares likely peaked; Maybank IB the first to downgrade stock

Wireless carrier Axiata Group Bhd and conglomerate PT Sinar Mas Group are moving forward with plans to merge their telecommunications operations in Indonesia, people familiar with the matter said.

Axiata, Sinar Mas move closer to US$3.5b telco merger, Bloomberg reports

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

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 

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 

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

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Agricore CS Holdings Bhd, a food ingredients supplier, has obtained approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd to list on its ACE Market.

Agricore CS Holdings gets Bursa Malaysia nod to list on ACE Market

Asian stocks fell on Thursday as disappointing earnings forecasts from Facebook parent Meta Platforms hammered tech shares, while the yen's slump past 155 per dollar for the first time since 1990 raised the spectre of intervention from Tokyo.

Visa Inc recently reported impressive fiscal second quarter 2024 results, with net revenue increasing by 10% and payments volume growing by 8%.

Visa's strong earnings may be a troubling sign for US economy — report

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

PUTRAJAYA ( April 25): Malaysia’s inflation stayed at 1.8% in March 2024 from a month ago, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

(April 24): Some of the world's largest solar equipment makers asked President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday to impose tariffs on panels and cells from four Asian countries, to protect billions of dollars in investments in US manufacturing.

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