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Apple CEO to meet Singapore leader to wrap whirlwind Asia tour
(April 18): Apple Inc chief executive officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the tail end ...
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Stop buying gold ETF as prices may correct — Philip Capital
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): Gold prices may correct amid potential delay in the anticipated rate cuts b...
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Apple CEO to meet Singapore leader to wrap whirlwind Asia tour
(April 18): Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the tail end...
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Global IT spend seen rising 8% y-o-y to US$5 tril in 2024, says Gartner
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): Global IT spending is expected to rise 8% year-on-year to US$5.06 trillion ...
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Malaysia's aviation industry at risk amid full-blown Middle East crisis — Maybank IB
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): The Malaysian aviation industry may be badly impacted on passenger traffic ...
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Google suspends workers protesting US$1.2b Israeli contract
(April 18): Alphabet Inc’s Google has put more than two dozen employees on immediate administrative ...
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Analysts remain sanguine on IGB REIT’s prospects going forward
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): Research analysts covering IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) rema...
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Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts
(April 17): Alphabet-owned Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company spokes...
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Upsides on Bursa capped by negative global sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: An extended rebound on Bursa Malaysia was capped on Thursday as investors priced down ...
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HLIB: Cloudpoint well positioned to capitalise burgeoning demand for cyber security solutions
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) research said Cloudpoint Technology Bhd i...
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Marine & General set for an uptrend reversal, says RHB Retail Research
KUALA LUMPUR (April 18): RHB Retail Research said Marine & General Bhd is set for an uptrend reversa...
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Micron poised to get over US$6b in chips grants in announcement next week
(April 18): Micron Technology Inc, the largest US maker of computer-memory chips, is poised to get m...
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Microsoft-OpenAI deal set to dodge formal EU merger probe — Reuters
(April 18): EU antitrust regulators have concluded that Microsoft's US$13 billion (RM62.2 billion) i...
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Trading ideas: Maxis, Bank Islam, Malaysian Flour Mills, Menang, HeiTech Padu, Reservoir Link, MGRC, IGB REIT, Affin Bank and Excel Force
KUALA LUMPUR: Corporates making news headlines include Maxis, Bank Islam, Malaysian Flour Mills, Men...
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United Airlines says Boeing to compensate for damages caused by MAX 9 fleet grounding
(April 18): United Airlines said on Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with Boeing on compen...
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Crypto trader’s US$110 million manipulation case now with jury
(April 18): Federal jurors in New York heard sharply contrasting arguments on whether a trader manip...
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Microsoft sees slowing in Russia, China efforts to sway vote
(April 18): Russia is working to undermine US support for Ukraine ahead of the 2024 election, while ...
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Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
(April 18): Tesla will lay off 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, as part of its plans to trim 10% ...
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US trade chief calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China
WASHINGTON (April 17): The US must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles (EVs) from su...
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Middle East conflict may hurt aviation sector
PETALING JAYA: The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could result in potential jet fue...
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IGB-REIT net profit up 11.1% to RM99.61mil in 1Q
KUALA LUMPUR: IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB-REIT) booked a higher year-on-year (y-o-y) net p...
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Maxis enhances network with RM813mil investment
KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd has invested RM813mil in financial year 2023 (FY23) to enhance its mobile ne...
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Pantech in for strong 4Q
PETALING JAYA: Increased demand from local oil and gas (O&G) projects and exports should follow soli...
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Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd bounced back above the 14-day simple moving average (SMA) yesterday after...
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Wall Street wants answers from Musk on Tesla's affordable car
(April 17): Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an e...
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IGB REIT, Affin Bank, Keyfield International, HeiTech Padu, Reservoir Link, LBS Bina, Menang, Excel Force and MFM
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements tha...
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ASML executives say they expect continuing strong sales in China
(April 17): Executives at Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML on Wednesday said they expect dem...
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Germany, China sign joint declaration on car data sharing
(April 17): Germany and China have signed a joint declaration to cooperate on autonomous and connect...
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Chinese national Chen Hui ceases to be substantial shareholder of Excel Force
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Excel Force MSC Bhd said Chinese national Chen Hui had ceased to be a subst...
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EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today
EVENING 5: PJD Link project discontinued, says Fahmi Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that...
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Airbus, Rolls-Royce close to US$20b Turkish Airlines parts deal, Bloomberg reports
(April 17): Turkish Airlines is set to sign an agreement with Rolls-Royce Holdings plc and Airbus SE...
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HeiTech Padu proposes private placement to raise RM22.98mil for working capital
KUALA LUMPUR: Heitech Padu Bhd has proposed a private placement of 10.12 million new ordinary shares...
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LBS Bina declares higher annual dividend of 2.7 sen
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): LBS Bina Group Bhd has declared total dividends of 2.7 sen per share for th...
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Huawei Malaysia expects major industries to adopt its 5.5G technology
KUALA LUMPUR: Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) is envisioning the transform...
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Ringgit remains resilient despite strengthening US dollar
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): The ringgit remains resilient despite the strengthening US dollar amid expe...
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EPF ceases to be substantial shareholder of Affin Bank
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has ceased to be a substantial sharehold...
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Malayan Flour Mills investing RM100m in FY24
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (MFM) is investing RM100 million in financial year 2024 (FY24...
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IGB REIT, IGB Commercial REIT post higher 4Q NPI on increase in rental income
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) reported on Wednesday, a 4.79% ...
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Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says
ISLAMABAD (April 17): Pakistan's interior ministry said on Wednesday it blocked access to social med...
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HeiTech Padu seeks to raise RM23 mil via private placement
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): E-government services provider HeiTech Padu Bhd, which recently bagged a RM...
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Maxis: RM813m to enhance mobile network, digitalisation
KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd is targeting an RM813 million investment that will enhance its mobile netwo...
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Vietnam's VinFast posts higher 1Q revenue as vehicle deliveries increase
(April 17): Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast reported higher first-quarter revenue on Wedne...
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MAHB, police to discuss improving airport security — Loke
PUTRAJAYA (April 17): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the police will discuss improving th...
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IGB REIT cautious on retail sales growth
KUALA LUMPUR: The manager of IGB Real Estate Investment Trust Bhd (IGB REIT) said it is cautious on ...
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Oil fundamentals do not support Brent crude climb into US$95-US$100 range, says AmInvestment
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Global oil fundamentals are not supporting Brent crude to rise further into...
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Loke: HeiTech Padu's MySikap contract value raised due to job merger, not linked to Anwar's ex-aide
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the value of the MySikap con...
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Bank of America profit hurt by losses on credit cards, office loans
NEW YORK (April 17): Bank of America shares on Tuesday fell more than 3% after its first-quarter pro...
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ASML orders miss estimates as demand for most-advanced machines slips
(April 17): ASML Holding NV posted new orders that fell short of analyst expectations, hurt by a dow...
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Telegram to hit one billion users within a year, founder says
MOSCOW (April 17): The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms, will ...
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Keyfield International’s 4Q net profit surges 72% ahead of Main Market listing
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Keyfield International Bhd, an oil and gas services firm en route to Bursa ...
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Maxis enhances mobile network capacity with RM813mil investment
KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd is targeting an RM813 million investment that will enhance its mobile networ...
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RGTBhd, SSB8, Theta
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): theedgemarkets.com highlighted three stocks with momentum at Bursa Malaysia...
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Reservoir Link’s 51%-owned unit bags RM22m subcontract job for solar farm in Kulim
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Reservoir Link Energy Bhd’s 51%-owned subsidiary Founder Energy Sdn Bhd (FE...
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China stocks gain as securities regulator clarifies concerns over delisting rules
HONG KONG: Chinese stocks rose on Wednesday, as the nation's top securities regulator clarified the ...
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Malaysian Genomics partners De Cell to bring cell-gene therapy programme to market
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Bhd's (MGRC) wholly-owned subsidiary MGRC Healthcar...
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Malayan Flour Mills invests RM100 mil in FY2024, installs milling line in Perak
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (MFM) is investing a total of RM100 million in the ...
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Reservoir Link sub-unit bags RM22mil solar farm sub-contract
KUALA LUMPUR: Reservoir Link Energy Bhd's sub-subsidiary Founder Energy Sdn Bhd has secured a contra...
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FBM KLCI's rebound fizzles
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's stock benchmark struggled to gain any ground on Wednesday, closing the earl...
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Kenanga Research maintains ‘outperform’ rating on Maybank
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Kenanga Research has maintained its “outperform” rating on Malayan Banking ...
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F&N seen notching higher earnings on increased beverage consumption in SE Asia amid hot weather
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) is poised for a surge in earnings over th...
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Huawei Malaysia anticipates 5.5G adoption among industries
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) is envisioning the...
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Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia
JAKARTA (April 17): Apple Inc will look into the possibility of building a manufacturing facility in...
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Pantech to post sequential earnings growth in 4Q, says TA Securities
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Pipe-and-valve maker Pantech Group Holdings Bhd is expected to report highe...
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Bursa bounces back slightly from beaten-down prices
KUALA LUMPUR: The selling pressure on Bursa Malaysia is expected to slow today following a mixed per...
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TSMC capex outlook key to next phase of US$330 billion stock rally
(April 17): With Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. still trading at pedestrian valuations even ...
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HLIB advocates investors to accumulate UMediC on share price weakness
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) has maintained its “buy” rating on UMediC...
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Salcon has confirmed bullish reversal setup, says RHB Retail Research
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): RHB Retail Research said Salcon Bhd has confirmed the bullish reversal setu...
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Carimin set for an uptrend reversal, says RHB Retail Research
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): RHB Retail Research said Carimin Petroleum Bhd is set for an uptrend revers...
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Good time to buy planters even as CPO rally seen losing steam soon — analysts
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): The recent spike in crude palm oil (CPO) prices echoes the commodity boom o...
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Green energy sale to Singapore capped at 300MW, Single Buyer to operate energy exchange — EC
KUALA LUMPUR (April 17): Malaysia intends to export up to 300MW (megawatts) of renewable energy (RE)...
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Trading ideas: Westports, MyEG, HeiTech Padu, Apex Healthcare, GDEX, Globetronics, Jentayu, Comfort Gloves, Serba Dinamik, Alpha IVF and Kossan
KUALA LUMPUR: Corporates making headlines on Wednesday include Westports, MyEG, HeiTech Padu, Apex H...
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‘Grand Theft Auto’ maker to fire 5% of staff, drop some projects
(April 17): Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., the company behind the Grand Theft Auto video games,...
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AI boom needs nuclear, Constellation Energy CEO says
(April 17): The AI-driven boost in power consumption is going to be big for nuclear energy, accordin...
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Balancing act for effective governance
IN the aftermath of high-profile corporate scandals like Enron,1MDB and most recently Serba Dinamik,...
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Keeping audits in order
US$78BIL (RM373.79bil) is no small change — it’s close to Malaysia’s annual national budget. Yet, an...
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New solar power race ignited
THE race is on to get a slice of the biggest renewable energy (RE) projects in the offing from the n...
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GDEX to diversify into IT services and solutions
PETALING JAYA: GDEX Bhd is proposing to undertake a diversification of its existing principal activi...
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MyEG signs teaming agreement with HeiTech
PETALING JAYA: MyEG Services Bhd and Heitech Padu Bhd, both linked to businessman Wong Thean Soon or...
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Green goals top Westports’ drive amid extension of concession
KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd is all set to go green with the development of the Westports 2 ...
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Abdul Rahman returning to PNB as president
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad will return as the new president and group chief executive o...
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Solarvest to gain from rise in clean energy adoption
PETALING JAYA: Rakuten Trade expects Solarvest Holdings Bhd to extend its upward trajectory after br...
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MyEG, HeiTech Padu, Apex Healthcare, Globetronics Technology, Kossan Rubber, Tomei, GDEX, Serba Dinamik, Alpha IVF and Comfort Gloves
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements tha...
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Tesla’s value declines below US$500b as risks pile up
(April 16): Tesla Inc shares extended their decline for 2024, pushing the electric-vehicle (EV) make...
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Alpha IVF makes RM13.6 mil net profit in 3Q, sees rising demand for fertility solutions amid resurgence in medical tourism
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Newly-listed fertility care company Alpha IVF Group Bhd made a net profit o...
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Bursa grants Serba Dinamik second extension of time until May 15 to submit regularisation plan
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Practice Note 17 (PN17) company Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd said it had been...
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GDEX plans to diversify into IT
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Express carrier GDEX Bhd, which has been in the red for the last two financ...
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CTOS, airasia academy collaborate in networking, edutech for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS, Malaysia’s leading credit reporting agency, is collaborating with airasia academ...
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UnitedHealth to take up to US$1.6 bil hit from Change Healthcare hack this year
BENGALURU (April 16): UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday that it was expecting to take a hit of up t...
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Microsoft-backed Rubrik targets up to US$5.4b valuation in US IPO
BENGALURU (April 16): Cybersecurity software firm Rubrik, backed by Microsoft, said on Tuesday it is...
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MIDA, a vital instrument to remove obstacles for prospective investors - Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) plays an instrumental investment...
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Intel to launch two AI chips for China with reduced capabilities
BEIJING (April 16): Intel will release two artificial intelligence (AI) chips with reduced capabilit...
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Tomei declares four sen dividend for 2023, expects 'reasonable profit' for 2024
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Gold jewellery manufacturer Tomei Consolidated Bhd, whose share price hit a...
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Anwar: Miti to draw up comprehensive semiconductor strategic plan
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will draw up a compre...
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Wealth of 50 richest Malaysians up modestly to US$83.4b: Forbes
PETALING JAYA: The collective wealth of tycoons on the 2024 Forbes list of Malaysia’s 50 Richest ros...
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Kossan proposes final dividend of two sen for FY2023
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has proposed a final dividend of two sen per s...
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EP Manufacturing seals deal to assemble BAIC vehicles
PETALING JAYA: EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has signed another landmark vehicle assembly agreement, t...
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Bursa Malaysia works with UK's Mobilist programme to address funding gap and achieve UN SDGs
Bursa Malaysia CEO Muhamad Umar Swift (front, left) and Palladium Group MD Steven Van Weede (front, ...
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Globetronics in final talks with two potential customers for advanced packaging
KUALA LUMPUR (April 16): Outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) player Globetronics Te...
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Malaysia needs up to RM90bil to fund critical energy projects in next 10 years
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia requires an allocation of RM60 billion to RM90 billion to fund critical proje...
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135 News articles
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