Izzul Ikram

Wednesday 23 Apr 2025

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

BNM has room for rate cuts to prop up growth, economists say as inflation eases to four-year-lowWith the latest inflation coming at a four-year low, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will have room to cut interest rates to prop up economic growth under threat from international trade tensions.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Economic Focus

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Zafrul lands in US, to meet with US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer over tariffsInvestment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz and his team have arrived in the US to urge US officials to review tariffs on Malaysian imports.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Stocks With Momentum

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Stocks with momentum on April 23, 2025: Peterlabs, Leform, Magma Grouptheedgemalaysia.com highlighted three stocks with momentum at Bursa Malaysia’s noon break on Wednesday.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Economic Focus

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Malaysia's consumer inflation slowest in four years as non-food price gain easesMalaysia’s headline inflation decelerated to its slowest in four years as price gains at restaurants and of other non-food items eased.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

23 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Southern Steel to sell 55% stake in steel wire mesh unit to Singapore-listed BRC AsiaAfter Singapore-based steel firm Green Esteel Pte Ltd’s emergence as the controlling shareholder of Southern Steel Bhd (KL:SSTEEL) earlier this year, the Malaysian group is now offloading a 55% stake in its steel wire mesh-making unit to Singapore-listed BRC Asia Ltd for RM61.05 million in cash.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Highlight

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Norges Bank emerges as substantial shareholder of PentamasterNorges Bank, which manages Norway’s government pension fund, has emerged as a substantial shareholder in automated test equipment (ATE) maker Pentamaster Corp Bhd (KL:PENTA) with a 5.26% stake.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Alpha IVF's 3Q net profit down 12% on expansion costsAlpha IVF Group Bhd (KL:ALPHA) posted a 12.4% year-on-year decline in net profit for its third quarter, dragged by expansion costs and lower contributions from its Singapore operations.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Highlight

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Police to nab third ‘Tan Sri’ for questioning, following fresh arrests and RM347m seizure in MBI case — sourcesThe Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) plans to nab another ‘Tan Sri’ for questioning in connection with the MBI ponzi scheme, following a second round of arrests from April 18 to 21 and the seizure of RM347 million in assets, according to sources.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Shenzhen-listed Zhejiang Jingxing Paper invests RM1.9 bil to expand Malaysian operationsGlobal paper manufacturer Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Joint Stock Co Ltd is set to expand its manufacturing operations in Banting, Selangor, with a RM1.9 billion investment.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

22 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

21 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Ho Hup seeks court order to formulate scheme of arrangementAfter defaulting on loan facilities last week, Ho Hup Construction Co Bhd (KL:HOHUP) is seeking a court order to facilitate the restructure of its debt.

By Izzul Ikram / theedgemalaysia.com

21 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Sapura Holdings founder Shamsuddin takes the stand as sons' settlement talks fail

Singapore Kwek clan’s CDL investor meeting turns acrimonious

Malaysia lost billions by not educating non-citizens — study

Encroachment detected on Petronas gas pipeline route in Kedah — exco

foodpanda Thailand calls it quits after 13 years of losses — report

Kering reports 14% sales drop in first quarter as Gucci sales slide further

Bessent says no unilateral US offer to cut tariffs on China

Finance: Bank Negara Malaysia to work with Asean on the green transition

Climate: World Bank: Malaysia has to strengthen institutions to adapt to climate change

Reporting: Bursa aims to address companies’ sustainability reporting burden

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