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Trump tariffs would harm major US auto buyer, says GM Canada chief
(Jan 20): Donald Trump’s tariff threats stand to hurt American economic interests because they would...
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MAHB, 7-Eleven, Fajarbaru, Datasonic, Scanwolf, UUE, SkyWorld, Mieco, Maxland
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that ...
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What Gateway Development Alliance’s revision in terms means to MAHB’s privatisation
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 21): Gateway Development Alliance Sdn Bhd (GDA), the consortium of three entities ...
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Chin Teck Plantations' 1Q profit up 57% on higher prices, share of JV results
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Chin Teck Plantations Bhd (KL:CHINTEK) posted a 56.66% year-on-year rise in f...
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Maxland inks deal with GDC Data for data centre development collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Timber firm Maxland Bhd (KL:MAXLAND) has inked a formal deal to collaborate w...
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EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today
EVENING 5: Khazanah-led consortium lowers acceptance term for MAHB takeover Here’s a quick look at s...
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Tex Cycle partners with Xantara to enhance scheduled waste management capabilities
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (KL:TEXCYCL) said it is collaborating with waste...
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Galaxy Macau’s Spring Festival: A Blooming Celebration
MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 January 2025 - Today, Galaxy Entertainment Group (”GEG”) pr...
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Khazanah MD says MAHB buyout completion a ‘matter of time’
(Jan 20): It is a “matter of time” before the privatisation of the country's biggest airport operato...
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Invest Malaysia London 2025 reinforces global investors’ confidence, says CIMB CEO
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): The Invest Malaysia 2025 series in London, held on Jan 15, showcased the coun...
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Timber outfit WTK reports fire in Penang tape factory, financial impact ‘not expected to be substantial’
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Timber harvester and product maker WTK Holdings Bhd (KL:WTK) said a fire brok...
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Scanwolf MD-linked vehicle triggers mandatory takeover offer, intends to maintain listing
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): A vehicle linked to Scanwolf Corp Bhd (KL:SCNWOLF) managing director Eddy Sea...
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UUE secures RM27.5m in contract renewals, boosting total 2025 contract wins to RM64m
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Underground utilities engineering solutions provider UUE Holdings Bhd (KL:UUE...
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SkyWorld eyes diversfiying into prefabricated manufacturing business
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): SkyWorld Development Bhd (KL:SKYWLD) has proposed to diversify into manufactu...
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Perodua, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia tie up to develop next-gen EVs
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia...
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Mieco to sell two pieces of industrial land in Kuantan at RM2.45m loss
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Mieco Chipboard Bhd (KL:MIECO) is disposing of two pieces of industrial land ...
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Datasonic secures one-year extensions for passport supply and biodata page contracts
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Datasonic Group Bhd (KL:DSONIC) has received one-year extensions for its cont...
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US chip curbs’ impact on Malaysia’s semicon sector minimal, says Nomura’s country head
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): The US restriction on artificial intelligence (AI) chip exports is expected t...
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Chinese tech stock hedges cheapen before Trump’s return
(Jan 20): With Donald Trump about to start a second term in the White House, investors around the gl...
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China's BYD to complete US$1b Indonesia plant by year-end, executive says
JAKARTA (Jan 20): China's top electric vehicle maker BYD aims to complete its US$1 billion (RM4.5 bi...
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7-Eleven Malaysia to set up 100 Japan's Seven Bank ATM services at its outlets
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Convenience store chain operator 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:SEM), in ...
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‘We’re almost there’, MAHB says on Aerotrain op resumption amid delays
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) (KL:AIRPORT), which is undergoing a pri...
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Fajarbaru expects RM2b GDV for phase 1 of Penang Medi-City
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 20): Fajarbaru Builders Group Bhd (FBG) (KL:FAJAR) anticipates the upcoming Penang ...
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Weaving A Tradition for Innovation
From Hong Kong to Florence, FabriX continues to tour Europe after Paris Fashion Week FW2024, debutin...
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ACE Market-bound Northern Solar’s fair value at RM1, margins above average — PublicInvest
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): ACE Market-bound Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is expected to continue deliveri...
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EPE Power–Lion Pacific among bidders for Johor Bahru LRT, say sources
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on January 13, 2025 - January 19, 2025 EPE P...
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Fajarbaru, Penang Development Corporation ink master agreement for phase 1 of Medi-City in Batu Kawan
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 20): Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd and the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) have ...
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Slim chance of Trump 2.0 reversing Biden's proposed AI chip export controls — Public Investment Bank
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Public Investment Bank Bhd foresees little chance that incoming US President ...
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MBSB Bank said to be exploring options for its asset management business
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on January 13, 2025 - January 19, 2025 MBSB ...
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Westports and exporters like glovemakers to also benefit from Israel-Hamas ceasefire, says Kenanga Research
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): With the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas now in effect, Kenanga Research a...
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Better days ahead for beaten-down big caps on Bursa
This article first appeared in Capital, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on January 13, 2025 - January 19, 2...
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Stock with momentum on Jan 20, 2025: PJBumi
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): theedgemalaysia.com highlighted one stock with positive momentum at Bursa Mal...
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Dialog to see up to RM10m in annual earnings from Pengerang ASU venture — Maybank
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Dialog Group Bhd’s (KL:DIALOG) proposed subscription of a 27.78% stake in Reg...
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Instagram and Musk’s X tout new video tools on TikTok ban day
(Jan 20): Instagram announced a new video editing app, called Edits, on the same day that rival vide...
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RHB IB sees US AI chip restrictions having limited impact on Malaysia’s data centre contractors
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is confident that Joe Biden’s recent move to...
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Rakuten's billionaire founder defends costly mobile foray with big AI bet
(Jan 20): Rakuten Group Inc’s chief dismissed sceptics who call the Japanese e-commerce pioneer’s mo...
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Sunway to get significant boost from Medini land conversion offer, HLIB says
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): A proposal to convert private lease scheme land to freehold status in Medini ...
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Relieved US TikTok enthusiasts hope 'magic' returns as app is restored
NEW YORK (Jan 19): On Saturday night, for the first time in five years, millions of American TikTok ...
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Bursa Malaysia to report 37%-39% net profit growth in 2024, CIMB estimates
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) will likely report a 37%-39% net profit growth ...
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Trump’s volatile new memecoin sucks flows, saps wider crypto market
(Jan 20): A digital token debuted by President-elect Donald Trump has rattled the cryptocurrency mar...
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Instagram teases new video editing app on TikTok ban day
(Jan 20): Instagram announced a new video editing app, called Edits, on the same day that rival vide...
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Khazanah-led consortium lowers acceptance terms for Malaysia Airports takeover to 85%, deadline extended
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): A consortium led by Khazanah Nasional Bhd is revising the terms for its takeo...
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Top Glove anticipates strong recovery in 2025 on rising demand, redirection of orders
PETALING JAYA: Top Glove Corporation Bhd anticipates a strong recovery in 2025 on the back of rising...
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Singapore dollar set to weaken as Monetary Authority pivot comes into focus
(JAN 20): Singapore’s currency weakness is likely to endure amid expectations that its central bank ...
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TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump
(JAN 20): TikTok began restoring its services on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said he w...
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The rise of Gen Z and Gen Alpha: Reshaping marketing strategies in Malaysia
In Malaysia, a vibrant tapestry of cultures interwoven with rapid technological advancement has give...
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Betamek subsidiary achieves highest level in supplier competitiveness assessment by MARii
PETALING JAYA: Betamek Bhd, an original design manufacturer and a player in electronics manufacturin...
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Ramssol launches online platform for used motorbikes
KUALA LUMPUR: Ramssol Group Bhd, a solutions and licensing technology provider through its subsidiar...
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Oracle prepares to start shutting TikTok servers from 0200 GMT, The Information reports
BENGALURU (Jan 18): Leaders at Oracle, the main cloud computing provider for TikTok's US operations,...
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TikTok goes dark for US users, company pins hope on Trump
WASHINGTON (Jan 18): TikTok stopped working in the United States late on Saturday and disappeared fr...
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Record high RM121m Sports Toto jackpot hit
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 19): The Supreme 6/58 jackpot from Sports Toto Bhd (KL:SPTOTO) hit an unprecedente...
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