"The values [of the company] started with [my father’s] values, which continue in the company — honesty, ha...

Value Creator: Outstanding CEO of Malaysia: Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian Chairman of Batu Kawan Bhd and CEO of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd - A humbling but deserving win

Over many years of being a judge for the corporate responsibility (CR) segment of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) and Corporate Awards, it has been both humbling and inspiring to see how much Malaysia’s largest listed companies have contributed to the well-being of Malaysians and the nation.<...

Doing well and doing good - Nation’s largest listed companies contribute millions every year to the well-being of Malaysians and Malaysia

Once again, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis REIT) has proved its resilience among peers in the face of disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic and global economic headwinds. It won the same two The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) awards in the REIT sector for a second consecutive year.

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years, Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: Real estate investment trust: Axis REIT - Steady income amid challenging landscape

Supermax Corp Bhd, the first Company of the Year of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) in 2010, booked remarkable growth over its last three financial years as Covid-19 shored up demand for personal protective equipment such as rubber gloves.

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years, Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: Healthcare: Supermax Corp Bhd - Astounding growth fuelled by unprecedented demand for rubber gloves

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd registered a record-breaking net profit of RM2.26 billion for its financial year ended Sept 30, 2021, more than doubling t...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Big Cap Companies — RM10 billion to RM40 billion market capitalisation Plantation: Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd - Reaping the fruits of strategic moves

Digi.Com Bhd (Digi) has been a long-time winner in this category, underpinned by its persistent high adjusted weighted return on equity (ROE) of 1...

Highest return on equity over three years: Big Cap Companies — RM10 billion to RM40 billion market capitalisation telecommunications & media: Digi.Com Bhd - Another home run amid growing headwinds

Capital gains are an important aspect of investing for those who buy into a company on the stock market. Hence, those who invested early in Kobay Tec...

HIGHEST RETURNS TO SHAREHOLDERS OVER THREE YEARS: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Kobay Technology Bhd - Rewarding shareholders with capital appreciation

Uchi Technologies Bhd has won the award for the highest return on equity (ROE) over three years, for the period between the financial year ended Dec 31,...

HIGHEST RETURN ON EQUITY OVER THREE YEARS: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Uchi Technologies Bhd - Delivering commendable returns from strong exports

With a risk-weighted three-year profit after tax (PAT) compound annual growth rate of 60.4% over the awards review period, Sunway Bhd outperformed its peers in the...

HIGHEST GROWTH IN PROFIT AFTER TAX OVER THREE YEARS: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Sunway Bhd - Healthcare business gains traction

Being one of the few financial institutions that focus on the civil servants’ market, RCE Capital Bhd is seen as a financial institution with stable income, ...

HIGHEST RETURNS TO SHAREHOLDERS OVER THREE YEARS: FINANCIAL SERVICES (BELOW RM10 BIL MARKET CAPITALISATION): RCE Capital Bhd - Committed to growing quality financing, eyes digital expansion

Many in the construction industry were hit by the economic contraction over the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Gamuda Bhd, however, ...

Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: Construction: Gamuda Bhd - Fortunes lifted by MRT2 and property sales

Even as healthcare frontliners battled to save lives amid the Covid-19 pandemic, professionals in the healthcare industry looking at different set...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: Super big cap — above RM40 billion market capitalisation: IHH Healthcare Bhd - Bouncing back stronger after a bumpy year

Supply-chain constraints during the Covid-19 pandemic have resulted in an uneven impact on companies. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, the larg...

Highest return on equity over three years, Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: Super big cap — above RM40 billion market capitalisation: Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd - Robust returns from sustainable aluminium production

Southeast Asia’s largest integrated aluminium producer, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, has grown by leaps and bounds since it began its journ...

BEST CR INITIATIVES: SUPER BIG CAP — ABOVE RM40 BILLION MARKET CAPITALISATION: Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd - Growing responsibly towards a sustainable future for all

Sarawak will consult with Attorney General Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh to determine the most appropriate term to replace the word "state" in Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, based on the Federal Constitution.

Abang Johari: Sarawak to consult AG on appropriate term to replace ‘state’

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all implementing agencies, particularly ministries, to prioritise the training of young people on artificial intelligence (AI) so that the country does not fall behind in this field.

PM wants AI, TVET-related training ramped up for country’s youth

The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) is currently formulating a strategy to enhance use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for stricter border control measures.

Home Ministry looking to employ AI tech to tighten border control, says Saifuddin

The Perak government has agreed to supply water to Penang through the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park to Seberang Perai.

Perak has agreed to supply water to Penang, says Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described foreign media reports regarding fuel subsidy cuts as unethical, and said that no final decision had been made at the Cabinet level regarding the issue.

Anwar lambasts foreign media over reports on fuel subsidy cut

The UK’s Labour Party is set to impose value-added tax (VAT) on boarding fees as well as private education in the country if it wins the next election, Financial Times (FT) reported, citing party insiders.

UK’s Labour to impose VAT on boarding fees, private education — FT

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet ministers who attended the state-level Madani Aidilfitri celebration on Saturday night.

Kedah MB apologises to Anwar, Cabinet over ‘inappropriate remarks’

The federal government has agreed in principle to proposals to convert agricultural land within the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) area for industrial and commercial development.

Anwar says nod given to conversion of Mada land for industrial, commercial development 

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged sharp moves in the value of the yen this week, even as she declined to say whether Japan had intervened to support the currency.

Yellen counsels caution on currency intervention after yen surge

Labour wins in the UK’s two biggest cities completed a string of local election successes by opposition leader Keir Starmer that showed his party firmly on course for victory at a general election later this year.

Labour mayor wins cap triumphant election run for Starmer

China's Ping An Insurance Group Co, the biggest Asian investor in HSBC did not support reappointing chief executive Noel Quinn as a director to the banks board at the its shareholder meeting, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday, as the investor voted against such a move.

Ping An votes against reappointment of HSBC CEO as director — Reuters

Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor apologised to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Cabinet ministers who attended the state-level Madani Aidilfitri celebration on Saturday night.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described foreign media reports regarding fuel subsidy cuts as unethical, and said that no final decision had been made at the Cabinet level regarding the issue.

Warren Buffett said he expects the US government to increase taxes to tackle widening fiscal deficits rather than reduce spending.

Warren Buffett says taxes may rise to offset widening US deficits

Labour wins in the UK’s two biggest cities completed a string of local election successes by opposition leader Keir Starmer that showed his party firmly on course for victory at a general election later this year.

In the May 6 issues of City &amp; Country, the cover story features Eastern &amp; Oriental Bhd’s (E&amp;O) Andaman Island in Penang. The reclaimed island project is taking shape and will come in two phases. Phase one covers 253 acres, while phase two will cover 507 acres. Reclamation work for phase one started in 2015 and was completed in December 2019. Work on phase two is ongoing, with the entire reclamation exercise set to be completed by December 2028.

Developing community living sustainably

The federal government has agreed in principle to proposals to convert agricultural land within the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) area for industrial and commercial development.

Mathew Ngau Jau is not a fan of hectic city life, though there is certainly something to smile about as he visits Kuala Lumpur this week for a very special recognition at the 19th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards (BCAA).

Treasure of Borneo