Letters

Judging real value of public projects 

From IR PROF TS DR JEFFREY YAP Faculty of Engineering & Science Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Nation

40 firms clinch 52 ESG honours

KUALA LUMPUR: Cross-sector collaboration for regional sustainability culminated in a major celebration at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards (PIA) 2026, as 40 top-performing companies from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines walked away with 52 awards honouring their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

Nation

Staying cool, but cautious

GEORGE TOWN: While local hypermarkets are not overly concerned about cyberattacks targeting their refrigeration systems, preventive measures remain crucial to safeguarding their operations against potential threats.

Nation

Retailers bumping up security following hack

JOHOR BARU: Several supermarkets and malls here have put additional security measures in place following reports of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems in Europe.

Aviation

ATC poaching exposes aviation staffing risks

A global shortage of air traffic controllers (ATC) is fuelling cross-border recruitment of experienced staff, exposing staffing gaps that are raising concerns about air safety and travel disruption, aviation officials say.

Nation

Abandoned cars to go faster

PETALING JAYA: Local authorities will be allowed to remove and dispose of abandoned vehicles on public roads without going through the full court process if left unclaimed after notice period under revised guidelines, says Nga Kor Ming (pic).

Nation

Experts: No shake-up likely with Trump defeat  

PETALING JAYA: The Democrat victory in US mid term-elections is unlikely to bring any major change to Malaysia's economic outlook.

Nation

INTERACTIVE: Melaka polls through the years - the twists, turns and trends

From the closest calls to the current trends, we dig deep into the history of the Melaka elections as poll fever heats up in the state.

Corporate News

TM earnings growth forecast to accelerate

Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is expected to see stronger earnings growth as its data centre (DC) and submarine cable businesses expand, while improving cost efficiencies and steady broadband revenue provide further support to its outlook.

Economy

Venezuela oil rush fuels boom at frontier El Tigre

The beating heart of Venezuela's oil revival doesn't lie in the shiny bubble of its capital Caracas, but rather more than a six-hour drive south-east, in a place called El Tigre.

Corporate News

Oriental Kopi expansion on track despite menu language controversy

Cafe operator Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd remains on track with outlet openings, with customer traffic unchanged despite a controversy over menu language that erupted in early October.

Markets

HK deal upswing slows with most IPOs abandoned since 2008

Hong Kong's two-year fundraising boom is slowing, with the rate of abandoned stock listings spiking to the highest since the global financial crisis.

Economy

Green, smart future planned for Con Dao

Ho Chi Minh City is committed to transforming Con Dao Special Zone, an offshore island under its administration, into a green, smart and liveable model while strictly preserving natural heritage and ecological limits, attendees heard at a scientific conference held on Oct 30.

Economy

Jakarta food costs stay hot despite easing inflation

Inflation in Indonesia has marginally reduced but is sustained at a relatively high level on account of persistently rising food prices as the weather phenomenon El Nino bites into harvest yields.

Economy

Beijing rolls out subsidies for smart glasses

Beijing has rolled out a comprehensive package of financial incentives – highlighted by a 15% consumer subsidy of up to 500 yuan (US$75) per item – to boost purchases of smart glasses and unleash the potential of next-generation intelligent terminals.

Corporate News

UOB earnings surge as provisions tumble

UOB's third-quarter net profit jumped 182% to S$1.25bil from S$443mil a year earlier, largely due to a sharp drop in provisions for potential loan losses, the bank says.

Markets

SGX RegCo to review listing process

Singapore's stock market exchange regulator will take over the review of the listing process, and commits to processing complete applications within six to eight weeks.

Economy

Vietnam urges caution on proposed gold scheme

Experts have urged caution over a proposal to pilot certificates to mobilise household gold holdings for long-term investment, warning that inadequate safeguards could expose the financial system to liquidity risks and undermine public confidence.

Corporate News

Cocoa’s revival sweetens Guan Chong outlook 

Guan Chong Bhd's upcoming results for the third quarter of financial year 2026 (3Q26) will be backed by stronger demand, healthy combined ratios and lower bean, financing and hedging costs amid a cheaper bean price environment, says RHB Research.

Corporate News

Positive view on UEM Sunrise’s latest land deal

UEM Sunrise Bhd is expected to book a net gain of RM47mil from its recent disposal of 402 acres project land in Johor to Gerbang Synergy Sdn Bhd (GSSB), apart from the group's other future development profits, according to CIMB Research.