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Markets
Teamstar inks underwriting deal ahead of ACE Market listing
KUALA LUMPUR: Teamstar Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with TA Securities Holdings Bhd for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.
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Corporate News
Azizah Ali appointed as Awanbiru GCEO
PETALING JAYA: Awanbiru Technology Bhd has appointed Azizah Ali as its group chief executive officer (GCEO).
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Corporate News
Sunway proposes RM11bil takeover of IJM
PETALING JAYA: Sunway Bhd has launched a takeover offer for IJM Corp Bhd at RM3.15 per share yesterday, two months after denying any engagements or negotiations with the latter for a potential merger.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia benchmark hits new six-year high
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index extended its upward momentum to close at a fresh six-year high yesterday, supported by sustained buying interest in heavyweight and plantation stocks, in tandem with stronger performances across regional markets.
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Forex
Ringgit ends firmer amid Fed uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed firmer against the greenback yesterday as concerns over the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) independence weighed on the American dollar.
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Markets
Investments, ringgit to drive corporate profits
PETALING JAYA: Corporate Malaysia is expected to see stronger earnings in 2026, partly driven by continued investments and the strength of the ringgit, analysts say.
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Markets
Foreign investors turn net buyers
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors turned net buyers of Bursa Malaysia equities last week, snapping a four-week selling streak, with net inflows of RM42.5mil.
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Auto
Proton exploring partnerships in Algeria’s market
NEW DELHI: Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings Bhd is exploring partnerships, including dealerships and assembly from completely knocked-down (CKD) kits, to enter Algeria's growing car market.
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Corporate News
HE Group bags power distribution deal
PETALING JAYA: HE Group Bhd has accepted a purchase order (PO) for the power distribution system works for a manufacturer of electronic products in Malaysia.
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Markets
MN Holdings seeks transfer to Main Market
PETALING JAYA: MN Holdings Bhd is proposing a transfer of its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, alongside proposed amendments to its constitution to facilitate the implementation of the transfer.
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Corporate News
Favelle Favco to acquire France’s Seram
PETALING JAYA: Favelle Favco Bhd is proposing to acquire France-based Seram Industries SAS from Marec Industrie SAS for an initial purchase price of €7.5mil (RM36mil), with conditional deferred consideration of up to €2.5mil (RM12mil) in cash.
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Corporate News
Vantris Energy exits L&T-Sapura Shipping
PETALING JAYA: Vantris Energy Bhd has divested its 40% equity interest in L&T-Sapura Shipping Pvt Ltd (LTSSPL) to its joint-venture partner, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, for US$30.5mil (RM123.91mil).
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Economy
Industrial sector persists despite softer growth
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's industrial production index (IPI) reading in November 2025 suggests resilience in industrial activity despite the figure being slightly lower than consensus expectations.
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Corporate News
TM Nxera partners TNB for data centre campus deal
KUALA LUMPUR: TM Nxera has signed a multi-year electricity supply agreement with Tenaga Nasional (TNB) to secure 280MW for its hyperconnected, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
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SME
Opportunities in international trade opening up for SMEs
PETALING JAYA: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to see "stronger and more defined" opportunities in Malaysia's export environment this year.
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Corporate News
More stores and product offerings to drive Eco-Shop’s earnings
PETALING JAYA: Expansion of stores and product offerings will drive Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd's earnings prospects, helped by the stronger ringgit.
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Commodities
Higher CPO prices to provide support for plantation companies
PETALING JAYA: Plantation plays on Bursa Malaysia move deeper into bull market territory, as analysts foresee palm stockpiles to correct sharply over the next few months.
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Economy
Consumption, VM2026 to drive economic growth
PETALING JAYA: While softer exports are expected to drag on Malaysia's growth this year, Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is set to provide a boost to the economy.
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Markets
Impact Capital plans ACE Market IPO to boost operations
PETALING JAYA: Impact Capital Holdings Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.
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Investment
Affin Hwang offers new tool to manage volatility
KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd (Affin Hwang IB), the investment banking arm of Affin Bank Bhd, has launched access to Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) Futures, giving its clientele a tool to hedge against volatility, particularly in the US equity market.
