Politics
High Court Sets January Hearing for Rosmah’s Mareva Injunction
High Court sets Jan. 7 hearing for Rosmah’s Mareva injunction over US$346m assets in 1MDB-linked luxury goods case.
Articles by Kazi Mahmood
Analyst Report
KLCI expected to extend bargain hunting as valuations remain attractive
Bargain hunting is expected to continue on Bursa Malaysia as easing Middle East tensions and attractive valuations support selective stock picking.
Stocks and Markets
Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Geopolitical Concerns
FBM KLCI dibuka rendah, saham tenaga boleh diperbaharui naik, pemulihan dijangka tidak menentu akibat ketegangan geopolitik.
Business News
MACC: Najib’s Conditional Pardon Does Not Affect 1MDB Case
MACC says Najib’s conditional pardon does not affect ongoing 1MDB case, stressing investigations continue separately and status quo remains.
Entertainment
Singapore to Host World Premiere of Studio Ghibli Immersive Exhibition
Singapore to host world premiere of Studio Ghibli immersive exhibition, featuring 12 recreated worlds from beloved films at Gardens by the Bay.
Countries
US Inflation Surge Strengthens Case for Fed Hike
US CPI rose +0.4% in August, boosting expectations of a Fed rate hike as inflation pressures remain sticky.
Appoinments
Redhill Appoints Windy A.P. as Country Head for Malaysia, Indonesia
Redhill appoints Windy A.P. to lead Malaysia and Indonesia, strengthening regional collaboration, client services, business growth and talent development.
OPR
BNM Holds OPR at 2.75%, Signals Mildly Hawkish Tone
BNM keeps OPR at 2.75%, signals hawkish tone, with potential 25-bp hike in 2027 as growth and inflation outlook evolve.
Yachts
Garage Italia and Hot Lab introduce new Spiaggina as ultimate yacht toy
A new collaboration between automotive and yacht design transforms Garage Italia’s iconic car into a yacht toy designed to integrate into Hot Lab’s yacht…
Expo
ICW and BuildXpo Malaysia 2026 preview: New platforms, ideas and innovations
ICW & BuildXpo Malaysia 2026, from November 10-12, aims to attract 250 exhibitors and 17,000 visitors at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.
Appoinments
Leadership Transition Begins at PPB Group
PPB Group appoints Kuok Meng Xiong as Group MD, succeeding Lim Soon Huat; Jeremy Goon joins as Executive Director.
Artificial Intelligence
The Edge Intelligence Revolution: How ASEAN’s Tech Leaders Are Scaling AIoT
AIoT is transforming Southeast Asia's infrastructure through real-time edge processing, driving advancements in sectors like logistics, agriculture, and urban tech.
Plantation Sector
MACC Probes RM80 Million Felda Palong 7 Replanting Project
MACC investigates RM80 million Felda Palong 7 replanting project over alleged irregularities in seedling supply and management weaknesses.
Stocks and Markets
Global Tech Rally Lifts Wall Street, Asia Mixed
Wall Street rebounds on Nvidia-led tech rally; Europe slips, Asia mixed as investors await Fed’s Jackson Hole policy signals.
Business News
Global Markets Cautious Ahead Of Jackson Hole Fed Signals
US equities declined amid inflation concerns and anticipation of Federal Reserve guidance, while Asian markets showed modest gains.
Politics
Prabowo Orders Revocation of Permits Over Forest Fires
Prabowo orders revocation of permits for firms linked to forest fires, pledges tougher enforcement and rapid response measures.