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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
Global trade diversion to bolster Westports
PETALING JAYA: Westports Holdings Bhd is expected to deliver flattish to slightly higher core net profit year-on-year (y-o-y) for the fourth quarter of last year (4Q25), driven by higher port tariffs.
Kinergy powers up
PETALING JAYA: Kinergy Advancement Bhd is emerging as a new name in Malaysia's independent power producer (IPP) space.
Rio-Glencore deal closer than ever
LONDON: Glencore Plc boss Gary Nagle has called it the most obvious deal in mining.
Little impact from delays in certification for doctors
PETALING JAYA: The delay in the issuance of the 2026 Annual Practicing Certificates (APC) for doctors by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) is seen to have a limited impact on operators of private hospital in the country, analysts say.
Tighter rules to mitigate risks from foreign money
TOKYO: Japan's plan to give authorities the power to order foreign investors to retroactively divest acquisitions is aimed at sheltering major firms and supply chains, though it is unlikely to curtail increased mergers and acquisitions (M&A) interest, experts say.
Meta Bright acquires Damai Suites shoplot for RM3.5mil
PETALING JAYA: Property firm Meta Bright Group Bhd has proposed to acquire a shoplot unit for RM3.5mil located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in a related party transaction between the company's wholly owned subsidiary, FBO Land, and its 70%-owned indirect subsidiary, CCF Development.
Global Oriental to sell 18 Pavilion Embassy retail units for RM35 mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Global Oriental Bhd (GOB) has proposed to dispose of 18 retail units at Pavilion Embassy, Jalan Ampang, for a total cash consideration of RM35mil as part of a move to unlock value and strengthen its balance sheet.
AEON Credit raises RM150mil via Sukuk Wakalah
KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd has completed its eleventh issuance of Islamic Commercial Papers (ICP) under its Sukuk Wakalah programme, raising RM150mil with a tenure of 179 days.
Disney CEO meets top Chinese official as 'House of Mouse' navigates US‑China tensions
BEIJING: One of China's top officials met with Disney CEO Bob Iger in Beijing on Friday, state media reported, as the "House of Mouse" seeks to strengthen its foothold in the world's second-largest economy amid fraught U.S.-China tensions.
