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Logistics

Henan opening up via multimodal logistics

With a sharp blast of a whistle, a China-Europe freight train slowly pulled out of Putian railway station in Zhengzhou, capital of Central China's Henan province, in late March, its carriages packed with auto parts and electronics bound for Hamburg, Germany.

Badminton

Star in the making: Kean Wei making his presence felt in squad

PETALING JAYA: It may be early days, but Tan Kean Wei (pic) is already proving he belongs in the national set-up.

Economy

Spending under pressure as wage growth lags

Slower wage growth, rising cost of living pressures, moderating household liquidity buffers and elevated debt levels are weighing on the sustainability of private consumption.

Economy

Wage growth fails to keep pace with inflation

While keeping the prices of goods and services stable remains a core priority for policymakers, ensuring that incomes rise in tandem is equally critical.

Corporate News

LB Aluminium charts higher 3Q26 earnings

Barring unforeseen circumstances, LB Aluminium Bhd is cautiously optimistic that it will remain profitable for the coming quarters as it acknowledges that recent global aluminium price fluctuations have raised the cost of aluminium billets, its main raw material.

Corporate News

Cheah’s last pitch

Sunway Group founder and chairman Tan Sri Sir Dr Jeffrey Cheah is making a last-ditch effort to convince shareholders of IJM Corp Bhd to accept Sunway Bhd's RM11bil cash-and-share offer, with the closing date looming just around the corner on April 6.

Corporate News

BHIC sells Penang land for RM28mil

Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC) is disposing of three parcels of industrial land in Pulau Jerejak, Penang, for RM28mil in cash, as part of its efforts to unlock value from non-core assets and strengthen its financial position.

Economy

Glove sector outlook still remains mixed

Malaysia's glove sector may be facing a "possible blessing in disguise" as geopolitical disruptions reshape supply dynamics, although analysts are maintaining a cautious stance.

Corporate News

PetGas unit raises RM800mil via sukuk issuance

PETRONAS Gas Bhd's (PetGas) 65%-owned subsidiary Pengerang LNG (Two) Sdn Bhd (PLNG2) has issued RM800mil Islamic medium term notes (sukuk murabahah).

Economy

Malaysian economy set to exceed forecasts

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expecting Malaysia's growth for this year to be slightly higher than initially estimated, with a new projection coming in at between 4% and 5% compared to an earlier 4% to 4.5%.

Plantations

Strong fundamentals for plantation industry

The plantation sector is well poised to be a net gainer as the current surge in energy prices supports more elevated crude palm oil (CPO) prices, with little impact on its food and biofuel-driven demand, say analysts.

Corporate News

BAT Malaysia to optimise workforce

British American Tobacco (BAT) (Malaysia) Bhd will implement a workforce optimisation exercise from July 1, 2026, as it looks at ramping up its operational efficiency.

Corporate News

Elsa signs IPO underwriting agreement

Elsa Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd in conjunction with its proposed initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Banking

Private banks set ambitious profit, dividend payout targets in 2026

Several private banks are setting profit growth forecasts of 15% to 35% and dividend payouts of 20% to 25% in 2026.

Corporate News

Infomina wins RM69mil immigration job

Infomina Bhd has secured a letter of acceptance from the Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) to provide technology infrastructure operations, maintenance and support services to the Immigration Department (JIM), worth RM68.92mil.

Insurance

Insurance claims spike amid climate shocks

Profits at several listed non‑life insurance companies fell sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025 after a series of natural disasters pushed compensation costs higher.

Corporate News

Duopharma to be bolstered by stronger ringgit

Duopharma Biotech Bhd maintains the view that the impact of the Middle East conflict remains manageable for now, supported by the group's inventory buffer of three to six months' worth of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) alongside the strengthening ringgit, analysts say.

Metro News

JB welfare centre struggles with rising operational cost

WHEN Serena Chua Si Ning first arrived at the Johor Baru Welfare Centre for Children with Disabilities (PKIIJB) 11 years ago, just trying to stand up left her gasping for air.

Corporate News

Tune Talk targets five million subscribers by 2027

Tune Talk Sdn Bhd aims to grow its subscriber base to five million by the end of 2027, with a potential initial public offering (IPO) to be evaluated thereafter.

Economy

Japan indispensable to supply chain, says MSIA 

Japan's role within the supply chain is indispensable, says Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai.