Business News
ICBS 2025: Showcasing ASEAN’s Thriving Café and Beverage Industry in Kuala Lumpur
ICBS 2025 returns to Kuala Lumpur, spotlighting ASEAN’s booming café industry with competitions, innovations, and global networking opportunities.
Articles by Kazi Mahmood
Analyst Report
Glove Sector Stays Neutral Amid Reports of Virus Surge in China
Analysts maintain a neutral stance on Malaysia’s glove sector despite China’s virus surge, citing stretched valuations and limited benefits.
Business News
PMB Investment Announces Income Distributions for Two Funds
PMB Wholesale Sukuk Fund: Distributed 4.67 sen per unit (totaling RM816,735.58), delivering a 4.20% yield.
Business News
Funding Hurdles Stall Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail Revival
Malaysia’s Cabinet to discuss reviving the RM100 billion Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR, with private sector funding prioritized over government spending.
Business News
Cost of living among 5 main challenges impacting families
High living costs, dual incomes, reduced family time, rising child expenses, and gadget addiction are key challenges for Malaysian families.
Business News
Najib’s House Arrest Bid: Corruption Crackdown or PH Downfall?
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak's reduced corruption sentence sparks public outrage and legal challenges, raising concerns about anti-corruption efforts and political integrity in Malaysia.
Accounting
Global Survey Highlights Trust Deficit in Tax Systems, Malaysia Shows Higher Optimism
Global survey reveals low trust in tax systems; Malaysia fares better with optimism in fairness, public spending, and compliance ease.
Business News
Kelantan’s Halal Certification Policy: A flip flop that could have been avoided
Confusion arises over Kelantan’s halal certification policy, later clarified to apply only to businesses serving Muslim customers, not non-Muslims.
Business News
UOA REIT Projects Stronger 4QFY24 Earnings
Operating expenses are expected to decline following refurbishment completions at MUB and Wisma UOA Damansara II, including chiller plant replacements
Bursa Malaysia
The technology sector may see gains
The technology sector may see gains, reflecting Nasdaq's recent positive performance. Additionally, the removal of the 85% demand capacity cap under the SelCo programme
Business News
Accenture Expands Generative AI-Powered Cybersecurity Services
These advancements position Accenture as a leader in addressing the complexities of modern cybersecurity threats, leveraging innovation to ensure safety and competitive advantage for…
Air Travel
Malaysia Airlines ground newly acquired A330neo jet
Malaysia Airlines has suspended its Airbus A330neo jet due to factory-related technical issues, with safety prioritized amid ongoing operational challenges in 2024.
Business News
Genting launches first stem cell facility, Fontaine Vitale, in Bali’s (SEZ)
Genting launches Bali stem cell facility, Fontaine Vitale, offering advanced regenerative medicine and boosting ASEAN medical tourism by 2026.
Awards
U Mobile named Malaysia’s Best Company 2024
U Mobile wins Malaysia’s Best Company 2024 award for innovative 5G expansion, affordable plans, and advanced business solutions.
Business News
New: No Criminal Elements Found in 1BestariNet Project Probe
MACC clears 1BestariNet project of criminal elements; suggests Education Ministry and YTL Communications resolve service delivery issues.
Business News
New: LG Achieves Advanced Cybersecurity Certification for Automotive Solutions
also implements the Automotive SPICE framework to enhance software development processes and has strengthened its cybersecurity capabilities