Government tech provider Scicom (MSC) Bhd weathered the unexpected change of government last year fairly well, amid global economic uncertainties.

Global economic challenges have resulted in a decreased contract volume, which has weighed down on Scicom’s earnings. However, returns to sh...

Highest return on equity over three years: INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES: Scicom - Stable returns amid uncertainty

Harbour-Link Group Bhd took home The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club corporate award for highest return on equity (ROE) for the transport sector.

The shipping, marine, integrated logistics, engineering and construction outfit was established in 2002. It consolidated all of the group’s busi...

Highest return on equity over three years: TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS: Harbour-Link Group - Strikes the right chord

Shipping players have been facing rough financial seas, owing to global and regional economic uncertainties in recent years. Despite this, Shin Yang Shipping Corp Bhd has sailed through on the wave of resilience while growing its bottom line.

In the financial year ended June 30, 2018 (F...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS: Shin Yang Shipping Corp - Rides out industry storm

Amid an intensely competitive business landscape, Tasco Bhd has shone by virtue of successfully defending the returns of its shareholders despite biting the bullet to venture into new business areas.

In the three-year period under review, the company’s share price has fluctuated but rem...

Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS: Tasco - Defends shareholder returns despite growing pains

Keynote address by Minister of Finance Lim Guan Eng

 

Ladies and Gentlemen

A very good evening to everyone.

 

THE CENTURION CLUB 2019

I would like to thank Datuk Tong Kooi Ong and The ...

Putting Malaysia back in business and Malaysians back to work

Hai-O Enterprise Bhd can be likened to its namesake, the seagull, which is adept at swimming, walking and flying — an apt description of how the company has always dealt well with change.

Founded in 1975 by Tan Kai Hee as a business selling mainly traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Hai...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years & Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: Hai-O Enterprise - Soaring high for the past 40 years

In its 2018 annual report, Country View Bhd says, “Sustainability is integral to the way we conduct our business activities.”

Not surprisingly, this philosophy helped the Johor-based property developer pick up not one but two awards in the inaugural The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corp...

Highest return on equity over three years & Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: PROPERTY: Country View - Delivering sustainable growth despite tough conditions

Investors of Paramount Corp Bhd should be a contented lot as the property group has consistently paid out decent dividends over the years despite the slowdown in the domestic property market.

For the year ended Dec 31, 2018 (FY2018), it paid shareholders a gross dividend per share of 8....

Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: PROPERTY: Paramount Corp - En route to becoming a pure play in sector

Oil and gas (O&G) outfit Deleum Bhd came out tops in two categories of The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2019, namely the Highest Return on Equity Over Three Years and the Highest Returns to Shareholders Over Three Years.

The company managed an average weighted ROE o...

Highest return on equity over three years & Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: ENERGY: Deleum - Financials show company’s model sustainable

A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% saw oil and gas long-timer Uzma Bhd win The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club corporate award for the Highest Growth in Profit After Tax Over Three Years in the energy sector for the evaluation period of the financial year ended June 30, 2015 (FY2015) to FY2...

Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: ENERGY: Uzma - Perseverance in the face of low oil prices

The emphasis on a quality education is more pronounced now than it has ever been before as employers seek graduates who are equipped with the resources and capabilities to grow the knowledge economy.

Recognising this, SEG International Bhd (SEGi), which operates the SEGi Group of Colleg...

Highest return on equity over three years: CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: SEG International - Delivering high yields through the provision of affordable higher education

The operating environment for Opcom Holdings Bhd is getting increasingly tough, so it is to the fibre-optic cable manufacturer’s credit that it has managed to deliver reasonable returns to shareholders over the last three years.

Opcom’s net profit grew a strong 67.1% to RM7.42 million i...

Highest return on equity over three years & Highest growth in profit after tax over three years: TELECOMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA + UTILITIES: Opcom Holdings - Reasonable returns despite tough times

Penang’s water service provider PBA Holdings Bhd has been able to deliver decent returns to shareholders over the years despite growing challenges, which include a need for a water tariff hike in the state.

The group fell into a net loss of RM103.43 million for the financial year ended ...

Highest Returns to Shareholders over three years: TELECOMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA + UTILITIES: PBA Holdings Shareholders rewarded since listing in 2002

Some say Econpile Holdings Bhd’s work is not visible even though the company is involved in many mega infrastructure projects, including rail projects such as the MRT and LRT in the Klang Valley and many skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur.

Indeed, construction can only start after Econpile has...

Highest return on equity over three years: CONSTRUCTION: Econpile Holdings - On solid foundations to weather economic downturn

RIYADH (April 28): The Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (Asean-GCC) should find mechanisms to advance trade, investments, collaboration and research, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council should find mechanisms to advance trade, investment — Anwar

KOTA BHARU (April 28): Oil and gas exploration and production outfit Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is looking to leverage the economic boom in the Tok Bali area (in Kelantan), by using it as one of its operating hubs.

Hibiscus Petroleum looking to leverage the economic boom in Tok Bali

RIYADH (April 28): Agrobank president and chief executive officer Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin has been re-elected as vice-chairman of the Association of National Development Finance Institutions in Member Countries of the Islamic Development Bank (Adfimi) from 2025-2027.

Agrobank’s Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah re-elected as Islamic bank association’s vice-chairman for 2025-2027

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia believes there is a need to revisit commitments to sustainable development, efficient global resources and fair and balanced trade among countries, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

Zafrul: Trade-related and ESG measures must be fair to developing countries

CAIRO ( April 28): A Hamas delegation will visit Cairo on Monday for talks aimed at securing a ceasefire, a Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday, as mediators stepped up efforts to reach a deal ahead of an Israeli assault on the southern city of Rafah.

Hamas delegation to visit Cairo on Monday for Gaza ceasefire talks, Hamas official says

The 6,272-acre Bandar Sri Sendayan, which is part of the upcoming economic growth area of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0, is a self-sustaining township in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan where residents will find daily conveniences on their doorstep. It is now offering premium living with Resort Villa, an exclusive RM135.9 million development that consists of just 34 two-storey bungalow villas.

Exclusive luxury offerings at Bandar Sri Sendayan

BEIJING/TOKYO (April 28): China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said on Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbours.

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating a senior leader in the northern region on suspicion of appointing several companies believed to be linked to him for supply projects valued at about RM300,000.

Senior leader under probe for suspected cronyism over supply projects

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has abruptly resigned after losing the role of deputy prime minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, local media reported on Sunday.

Thai foreign minister resigns after losing deputy PM post

RIYADH (April 28): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahi held a bilateral meeting with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting here on Sunday.

Anwar holds meeting with President of Rwanda

KUCHING (April 28): Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said on Sunday that prospective investors must deposit at least RM2 million or purchase property worth not less than RM1.5 million to obtain permanent residency (PR) in the state.

Abang Johari: Investors must deposit minimum RM2 mil to migrate to Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has requested information from German authorities concerning the alleged acquisition of luxury vehicles in Germany, financed by 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds, according to MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

MACC probes alleged luxury car buys in Germany with 1MDB funds

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has abruptly resigned after losing the role of deputy prime minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, local media reported on Sunday.

SEREMBAN (April 28): Tabung Haji (TH) bore over RM350 million in direct and indirect financial assistance costs for this year's haj operations, its haj&nbsp;management general manager Mohamed Heikal Mohamed Yusuff revealed on Sunday. &nbsp;

Tabung Haji bore more than RM350m in assistance cost for this year's haj ops

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating a senior leader in the northern region on suspicion of appointing several companies believed to be linked to him for supply projects valued at about RM300,000.

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysia adopts a balanced foreign policy approach between the West and East and stands clear of any sort of position that is deemed provocative, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday.

Anwar: Malaysia adopts a balanced foreign policy, stands clear of provocations

KUCHING (April 28): Water is an important component which acts as a stabiliser and catalyst for sustainable national development, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Water acts as stabiliser, catalyst for sustainable national development — Fadillah

RIYADH/DUBAI (April 28): Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, will adjust its Vision 2030 plan to transform its economy as needed, scaling back some projects and accelerating others, its finance minister said on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed, finmin says

CAIRO (April 28): Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum approved a new passenger terminal in Al Maktoum International airport worth 128 billion AED (US$34.85 billion), he said on Sunday in a post on X.

Dubai ruler approves new US$35 bil airport terminal

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Police have verified the arrest of Chegu Bard, also known as Badrul Hisham Shaharin, a member of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's Information Committee, on Saturday (April 27), and are launching an investigation into his Facebook post regarding the purported opening of a casino in Forest City.

Police detain Chegu Bard, launch investigation into casino statement

RIYADH (April 28):&nbsp;Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahi&nbsp;held a bilateral meeting with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting here on Sunday.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia believes there is a need to revisit commitments to sustainable development, efficient global resources and fair and balanced trade among countries, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).

RIYADH (April 28): Agrobank&nbsp;president and chief executive officer Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin has been re-elected as vice-chairman of the Association of National Development Finance Institutions in Member Countries of the Islamic Development Bank (Adfimi) from 2025-2027.

KOTA BHARU (April 28): Oil and gas exploration and production outfit Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is looking to leverage the economic boom in the Tok Bali area (in Kelantan), by using it as one of its operating hubs.&nbsp;

BEIJING/TOKYO (April 28): China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said on Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbours.

The 6,272-acre Bandar Sri Sendayan, which is part of the upcoming economic growth area of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0, is a self-sustaining township in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan where residents will find daily conveniences on their doorstep. It is now offering premium living with Resort Villa, an exclusive RM135.9 million development that consists of just 34 two-storey bungalow villas.

CAIRO (&nbsp;April 28): A Hamas delegation will visit Cairo on Monday for talks aimed at securing a ceasefire, a Hamas official told Reuters on Sunday, as mediators stepped up efforts to reach a deal ahead of an Israeli assault on the southern city of Rafah.

RIYADH (April 28): The Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (Asean-GCC) should find mechanisms to advance trade, investments, collaboration and research, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Edge Malaysia Centurion Club Corporate Awards 2019

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