The Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) 2022/2023 edition concluded today on a high note with the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) and UMW Toyota Motor representatives attending the closing ceremony and exhibition at Concorde Hotel, Shah Alam. Themed ‘Championing Mobility’, the TEY programme targeted at secondary school students is among UMW Toyota Motor’s ongoing efforts to cultivate awareness and a sense of responsibility for people and the planet by encouraging the youth to take climate action through the development of sustainable innovations.

Toyota Eco Youth Participants Champion Mobility For All Through Sustainable Innovations

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Less than a year ago, the global investment environment was awash with positive sentiment.  Technology stocks were the darlings of the fund management industry, and seemingly everyone wanted a piece of premium tech equity. Malaysia’s own stock market was rosy; for a while in the 2017 investm...

The importance of having goals

THE proof of the pudding lies in the eating, so goes the old saying and this is especially true in the case of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS’ Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) Unit.

UTP’S RIC rakes in RM109mil in 2022

Inspiration comes in many shapes and forms. For renowned Scotch whisky maker The Macallan, it has consistently raised the bar with new whisky expressions inspired by elements from far beyond the world of Scotch whiskies. Its latest expressions may well be among the most unique as they take inspiration from the world of coffee.

The worlds of coffee and single malt whiskies come together in The Macallan Harmony Collection

If you have been a parent who had to find accommodation in London or elsewhere in the UK in recent months, you would find the competition fierce and rents hitting all time high as demand far outstrips supply.

An Opportunistic UK Property Market Ahead?

Since commencing operations as a construction company in 1974, Low Yat Group has grown in leaps and bounds. The group is popularly known for developing Malaysia's first international hotel, The Federal Hotel in Bukit Bintang, back in 1957 as well as Plaza Low Yat, which was recognised as the country's largest IT lifestyle centre by the Malaysia Book of Records in 2009.

Low Yat Group offers exclusive homes at BTP with Amaya

2022 was an unforgiving year for the markets as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic lingered, geopolitical tensions reared their head and inflation spiked around the world, followed by an aggressive tightening campaign by the US Federal Reserve and other central banks.

Hop into abundance this Year of the Rabbit

Philip Morris Malaysia (PMM) has redesigned its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework recognizing two distinct forms of issues: Those that relate to our products (what we produce), and those related to our business operations (how we produce).

Transforming for good

OCBC Premier Banking aims to deliver banking services through not only conventional platforms but also across a diverse range of digital channels so clients can have the flexibility to choose the way they want to do banking. The multichannel experience marks the beginning of a refreshed suite of OCBC Premier Banking propositions, developed based on insights gained from clients.

The Multichannel Experience of OCBC Premier Banking

Various industry commentators have hailed 5G as a true game changer, one that will transform the way we live and do business. Cloud robotics and autonomous vehicles aside, much of the hype around 5G has centred on mobile connectivity for consumers, with the promise of lightning-fast network speeds at ultra-low latency.

Beyond the hype, here's how 5G will herald a new era of innovative growth for Malaysia

Lo-hei is a fun, festive activity for the Lunar New Year. This vibrant custom involves the communal tossing of ingredients comprising raw fish slices, shredded vegetables and condiments as one hollers auspicious phrases to welcome good fortune.

Holler for good investment fortune this Lunar New Year

With sustainability challenges increasingly confronting the world, Sime Darby Property, which turned 50 last ...

Going Further in the ESG Journey

It is estimated that working Malaysians waste about a million hours a year in traffic jams. That time could have been used more productively, such as spending another hour at work or catching up on social activities. The wasted hours also come at a cost, which economists call an opportunity cost.

Long-awaited Klang Valley expressways cut Malaysians’ time in traffic

THE price of gold, which had ignored the persistent US dollar strength last week, pushing past the record US$2,300 threshold, is expected to maintain its upward trajectory due to expectations of global monetary easing, central banks’ continued buying of the precious metal as well as a play on its...

Cover Story: Four factors behind gold price climb

City Motors Group has topped off its Alfa Bangsar development with a tree-planting ceremony at its grounds, which is located at the intersection of Jalan Maarof and Jalan Tandok in Bangsar.

City Motors Group tops off mixed development Alfa Bangsar

Unilever's first-quarter sales grew by a better than expected 4.4%, it said on Thursday, as one of the world's biggest consumer goods companies won back shoppers who had traded down to cheaper products.

Unilever beats quarterly sales growth forecasts

SEPANG (April 25): A manager of a tour agency company pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here on Thursday to charges of attempting to murder his wife and causing injury to the woman’s bodyguard.

KLIA shooting: Company manager charged with attempted murder of wife

CGS International has cut its earnings estimate for Inari Amerton Bhd as recent data flagged weakened smartphone demand, according to its research note on Thursday.

CGS International cuts Inari-Amerton earnings forecast on weak smartphone demand

PARIS (April 25): BNP Paribas (BNPP) reported a fall in first-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday but beat analyst forecasts, as lower expenses and a strong performance in its corporate banking business offset flat or falling revenues elsewhere.

BNP Paribas profit tops estimates on lower costs and global banking

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): theedgemalaysia.com highlighted nine stocks with momentum at Bursa Malaysia’s afternoon close on Thursday (April 25). One stock showed positive momentum, while eight stocks showed negative momentum.

The stock with positive momentum was:

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RGT, Notion, BMGreen, Plytec, AlAqar, Sasbadi, QL, Sign, CGB

BEIJING (April 25): Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng on Thursday said its software and artificial intelligence training upgrades will enter a "super fast cycle" from May, and that it hopes the use of its platform will expand to other Asian countries and Europe.

XPeng CEO says its software, AI upgrades to enter 'super fast cycle'

Xiaomi Corp has secured 75,723 orders for its SU7 electric vehicles since last month’s launch, paving the way for the Chinese electronics giant to challenge automakers from Tesla Inc to BYD Co Ltd in the world’s largest car market.

Xiaomi says SU7 EV orders reach 75,723 since March launch

Malaysia’s consumer inflation came in lower than expected in March from a year earlier as prices of healthcare and food rose at a slower pace, official data on Thursday showed.

The Consumer Price Index — Malaysia’s main gauge of inflation — rose 1.8% year-on-year, according to the Department of Statistics. The headline figure was a tad lower than the median 2% rise predicted in a Bloomberg survey of economists, and unchanged versus February’s 1.8% gain.

Malaysia’s inflation steady at 1.8% year-on-year in March

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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): 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

Malaysia’s consumer inflation came in lower than expected in March from a year earlier as prices of healthcare and food rose at a slower pace, official data on Thursday showed.

The Consumer Price Index — Malaysia’s main gauge of inflation — rose 1.8% year-on-year, according to the Department of Statistics. The headline figure was a tad lower than the median 2% rise predicted in a Bloomberg survey of economists, and unchanged versus February’s 1.8% gain.

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 

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

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

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

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

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

(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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