Palm Oil
Palm inventory hits record 3.5mil tonnes
In September, Malaysian palm inventory reached a record 3.5 million tonnes, driven by increased production despite falling exports.
Category: Sustainability
Automation
S P Setia, Gentari Ink MoU on Green Mobility Collaboration
S P Setia and Gentari partner to enhance EV charging infrastructure in Malaysia, promoting sustainable communities.
Byline
Food Waste Begins Before Food Reaches the Bin
Food waste management requires prevention alongside rescue, emphasizing careful planning and innovative uses for surplus food, fostering sustainable practices.
Energy
Tenaga Nasional: Limited Impact from Targeted Relief
Tenaga Nasional will absorb RM120–150m from the elevated domestic consumption threshold, with limited earnings impact and reaffirmed management strategies.
Property and Construction
Gamuda: Secures AUD624m NSW Road Upgrade
Gamuda Bhd's joint venture wins a AUD624m contract for road upgrades in Western Sydney, contributing to a RM62.5bn order book.
Business News
Data Centre Water Use Could Nearly Triple by 2030 Without Efficiency Gains
Global data centre water usage may rise to 644 billion litres by 2030, primarily driven by increased AI computing demands.
Stocks and Markets
Mega First: Riding On Higher Water Level In 2H (MFCB MK, Outperform, TP: RM4.95)
Mega First focuses on renewable energy projects while streamlining non-core operations.
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.
Sustainability
Rising Compliance Costs Are Creating New Business Opportunities For ESG Software
Expanding ESG regulations create a significant market opportunity for affordable compliance software tailored to small and medium businesses.
Business News
Malakoff: No Interim Dividend Amid Recovery
Malakoff reported a 2QFY26 PATAMI of RM31.7m, boosted by TBE's performance, while core earnings remained weak without dividends.
Sustainability
Global Sustainability Leaders Gather at ISW 2026 to Drive Net Positive Cities
International Sustainability Week 2026 in Kuala Lumpur will focus on advancing sustainable urban growth and climate resilience through practical solutions and expert discussions.
Agriculture
Tune Protect & Sunway XFarms Expand Grow & Give for Youth Sustainability Education
Tune Protect & Sunway XFarms expand Grow & Give, installing solar hydroponics at SK Saujana Putra to educate students on sustainability.
Green Energy
ASEAN Needs Massive Capital Push to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition, Says PM
ASEAN needs increased capital, partnerships, and policy clarity for a successful energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development.
Stocks and Markets
KLCI Pauses as Investors Await Megacap Earnings; Tech Stocks Lead Recovery
The FBM KLCI eased despite a strong technology rebound as investors shifted focus to Alphabet and Tesla earnings...megacap earnings
Energy
EFS Group Advances Firm Solar Power for Malaysia’s Data Centre Future
Four Malaysian companies received six approvals for ARM technology, enhancing local innovation and positioning in the semiconductor market.
Stocks and Markets
Foreign Buying Returns; Focus Turns to Select Opportunities
The FBM KLCI regained momentum above 1,720 as foreign funds returned to domestic equities, with investors eyeing selective opportunities in stocks and IPOs.