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Hang Seng Bank shareholders approve HSBC’s US$13.6bil buyout proposal
HONG KONG: Hang Seng Bank shareholders on Thursday approved a plan by its majority owner HSBC to take the bank private, in a landmark move to further boost the Asia-focused […]
Orkim wins contract of affreightment from BHPetrol
PETALING JAYA: Orkim Bhd has received a letter of award for a contract of affreightment (COA) from Boustead Petroleum Marketing Sdn Bhd (BHPetrol). Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 […]
Ringgit ends lower after Trump’s warning to defence firms drives safe-haven demand
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as investors shifted to safe-haven assets following US President Donald Trump’s warning to defence contractors, an analyst said. Read full […]
Asia-Pacific airlines’ cargo demand growth up 10.3% in November
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific airlines recorded a 10.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in air cargo demand in November 2025, while capacity increased by 8.4 per cent y-o-y during the same period, according to the […]
Alam Maritim wins RM29mil pipeline job from Vestigo Petroleum
PETALING JAYA: Alam Maritim Resources Bhd has received a letter of award from Vestigo Petroleum Sdn Bhd for the provision of free-span rectification works of a 12-inch full well stream […]
Sunway lodges RM10bil sukuk wakalah programme with SC
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Bhd has lodged the required documents with the Securities Commission Malaysia to establish a multi-currency Islamic medium-term notes programme of up to RM10bil in nominal value, based […]
IAB wins RM58mil water supply grid job
PETALING JAYA: Insights Analytics Bhd (IAB) has accepted a letter of award from Bumia Sdn Bhd to act as a sub-contractor for the proposed Betong regional water supply grid from […]
EGHI eyes ACE Market listing
PETALING JAYA: EGH International Bhd (EGHI) is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 6:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
IGB REIT records RM280mil property revaluation gain
KUALA LUMPUR: IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) has carried out a revaluation of its investment properties, recording a net revaluation surplus of RM234.4mil for the six months ended […]
Bursa Malaysia ends lower as regional markets retreat
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia retreated on Thursday, tracking weaker regional markets, although buying interest emerged in select blue-chip stocks. Read full story Date: 8 January, 2026 6:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my