Syafiqah Salim

Saturday 19 Apr 2025

18 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

M'sia to launch MSPO Impact Alliance by 3Q to boost demand for certified palm oil ahead of EU deforestation law — Johari GhaniThe MSPO Impact Alliance is expected to be launched by the third quarter of this year ahead of the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

18 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Economic Focus

18 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Forget tariffs, focus on quality and market diversity, Johari Ghani tells exportersPlantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani urged Malaysian commodity exporters to expand into new markets, and focus on producing high-quality products, as US tariffs grab the headlines.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

18 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Hextar Technologies to emerge as Widad’s largest shareholder following Nilai land injectionHextar Technologies Solutions Bhd (KL:HEXTECH) is set to emerge as the largest shareholder in Widad Group Bhd (KL:WIDAD), with a 23.03% stake, following a land injection deal in Negeri Sembilan.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

IPO

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

WTEC Group's ACE Market IPO sees tepid Bumi interestACE Market-bound WTEC Group Bhd's 24 million new shares offered to the Malaysian public by application under its initial public offering (IPO) saw a modest oversubscription rate of 1.61 times, with subdued Bumiputera interest. Its placement of shares to selected Bumiputera investors also drew a tepid response.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Market Close

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

FBM KLCI up 0.43% to 1,483.27 on April 17, 2025Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Thursday.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Tech

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

NationGate AI server sale shielded from Nvidia's top chip export ban to China, says MDThe export ban on Nvidia Corp’s H20 chip to China does not negatively affect the sales pipeline of artificial intelligence (AI) graphic processing unit (GPU) servers assembled by NationGate Holdings Bhd (KL:NATGATE), said co-founder and managing director Datuk Ooi Eng Leong.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Gas supply restored for 94% of affected customers, says Gas MalaysiaGas Malaysia Bhd (KL:GASMSIA) said gas supply has been restored for 259 of its 275 affected customers, or about 94% of them, after its gas supplier successfully secured additional gas volumes via the Trans Thailand-Malaysia (TTM) gas pipeline system.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

17 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

IPO

16 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Tile and stone distributor BMS Holdings plans ACE IPO to fund expansionTile and stone surface distributor BMS Holdings Bhd is planning a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia to raise funds to expand its operations and facilities nationwide.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

16 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Affin Bank sticks to key targets for now as it keeps eye on trade risksAffin Bank Bhd (KL:AFFIN), the second-smallest of Malaysia’s eight local banking groups, is holding firm to its key financial targets for 2025 despite heightened global trade uncertainties, at least for now, as it keeps a close watch on developments with an eye on revising these targets if conditions worsen.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

16 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

15 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Ahmad Shahril appointed as Bank Rakyat CEOBank Rakyat has appointed Ahmad Shahril Mohd Shariff as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 9. Ahmad Shahril has been serving as the acting CEO of the bank since Nov 9, 2024, following the resignation of Datuk Mohammad Hanis Osman, who held the top job for nearly three years from July 2022.

By Syafiqah Salim / theedgemalaysia.com

15 Apr 2025, 08:00 am

Exporters at China’s largest trade fair told not to leave early

Single theory module for motorcycle, car licence from Aug 1 — Anthony Loke

Investors want to know what firms are spending more than earning

No changes to US visa rules for Malaysians, says Foreign Ministry

China shipbuilders rip Trump's 'short-sighted' US port fees

Warning issued over fake Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah aid link circulating on WhatsApp

Tariff pause spurs front-loading to bolster trade, manufacturing — CIMB Investment Bank

Investors want to know what firms are spending more than earning

Govt needs to be prepared for global economic uncertainties — Anwar

Exporters at China’s largest trade fair told not to leave early

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