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Power of standards

Back in 1961, a humble electrical repair shop opened its doors in Sekinchan. It's name? Khind Holdings Bhd.

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A new power play

Malaysia's energy sector may be standing at the threshold of one of its most consequential structural changes in decades.

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Safe havens face fresh test

Investors are likely to remain on the lookout for safe-haven assets as artificial intelligence (AI) jitters unsettle technology shares, the Iran war keeps energy prices elevated, and concerns over mounting government debt continue to weigh on global markets.

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Indonesia faces an investor exodus

Indonesia's battle to remain in global emerging-market (EM) indexes could have consequences well beyond its stock market, with a possible exclusion threatening to divert billions of dollars in foreign investment and make financing more difficult for businesses and the government.

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Markets’ pain still too mild for Fed

If US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Kevin Warsh is happy to let financial markets do some of the central bank's work, he should be pleased with the recent selloff in stocks and bonds. But the recent tightening in financial conditions is far from enough to let him off the hook.

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Fed sneezes, EMs shrug

Emerging markets (EM) have developed stronger immune systems. US debt dynamics are deteriorating and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has started hiking interest rates, yet EM appears under no pressure to follow suit.

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Of refugees, trade and investments

There is not much Malaysia can hope to achieve from a trade or investment perspective with Myanmar, which has been ravaged by a civil war since 2021.

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Branching out beyond palm oil

For 45 years, palm oil has been the engine of IOI Corp Bhd's growth. Now, Datuk Lee Yeow Chor wants to ensure the group's future does not depend on a single commodity.

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The world of perpetual futures

Most of us know what perpetual papers are and how they fit into the capital market for fundraising purposes.

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Heavy price of paying later

Malaysians love buying on credit – and that is no understatement given how household debt has grown over the decades.

Short Position

Indonesia’s burning issue

The Indonesian government is under intense domestic and international pressure to control fires across parts of its archipelago.

Star Biz7

Rate normalisation in focus

Malaysia's interest rates are likely to remain steady for the rest of 2026, although stronger economic growth and the risk of rising inflation could bring forward the next increase in borrowing costs.

Corporate News

Revenue IF inks agreement with ATT to explore payment, RMB bond projects

PETALING JAYA: Revenue IF Bhd has signed a framework agreement with Beijing and Hong Kong-based Assets Singularity Technology Holding Ltd (ATT) to explore opportunities in payment services and overseas renminbi (RMB) bond issuance projects.

Corporate News

Malakoff awards RM34.39mil transmission works contract to MMC Engineering

PETALING JAYA: Malakoff Corp Bhd's subsidiary, Sungai Udang WTE Sdn Bhd, has awarded a RM34.39mil contract to MMC Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMCE), a subsidiary of major shareholder, MMC Corp Bhd, for a transmission and interconnection project at its waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Melaka.

Corporate News

Maxis to buy Astro broadband assets for up to RM83mil

PETALING JAYA: Maxis Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd, has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (MBNS), a wholly-owned unit of Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, to acquire MBNS' broadband business assets for up to RM83mil in cash.

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KTI Landmark, TAR UMT ink MoU to explore student housing in Kota Kinabalu

PETALING JAYA: KTI Landmark Bhd has announced a strategic collaboration with Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) to provide tailored student accommodation for its Sabah branch campus

Corporate News

Ni Hsin delivers first batch of 43 SURRON electric motorcycles to Chinese partner

PETALING JAYA: Ni Hsin Group Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn Bhd (NHEVT), has handed over the first batch of 43 newly upgraded SURRON electric off-road motorcycles to Chongqing Qiulong Technology Co Ltd (Qiulong).

Business

Minimum wage exemption in Budget 2027 to help MSMEs adjust recruitment, salaries - SME Corp

KUALA LUMPUR: The RM2,000 minimum wage exemption for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales revenue below RM50 million in Budget 2027, effective June 2027, would help businesses adjust their workforce recruitment and salary structures, said SME Corporation Malaysia.

Corporate News

Yinson Production achieves first oil at Vietnam’s Lac Da Vang field ahead of schedule

PETALING JAYA: Yinson Holdings Bhd's subsidiary, Yinson Production, and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation have achieved first oil from the floating storage and offloading vessel (FSO) PTSC LDV at the Lac Da Vang field in Block 15-1/05 offshore Vietnam on Sept 27, ahead of the previously scheduled fourth quarter of 2026 (4Q26).

Forex

Ringgit ends easier vs US dollar amid AI-related share price concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended slightly lower against the US dollar on Friday as market sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) related share prices and declining bond yields.