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FBM KLCI slips on cautious sentiment amid mixed regional markets
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI ended slightly lower on Monday as cautious sentiment prevailed, with investors keeping a close watch on external developments and mixed regional markets. Read full story […]
PNB turns down Sunway’s offer for IJM shares
KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has decided not to accept the voluntary takeover offer (VTO) for its 13.5 per cent stake in IJM Corporation Bhd by Sunway Corporation Bhd. Read full […]
Banks introduce goodwill discounts for early settlement of hire-purchase loans from June
KUALA LUMPUR: Banks in Malaysia will introduce changes to hire-purchase financing practices following the implementation of the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 (HPAA), which takes effect on June 1, 2026. Read […]
Indonesia stocks tumble, rupiah nears 17,000 on budget deficit worries
INDONESIAN stocks slid to an eight-month low on Monday, while the rupiah neared the 17,000-per-dollar mark, as investors feared that the net oil importer could breach its budget deficit limit […]
Gold steady as weaker dollar offsets fading rate cut hopes
GOLD prices were steady on Monday after paring a near 1% fall earlier in the session, as a softer dollar and safe-haven demand helped offset waning hopes of near-term U.S. […]
Asian stocks waver on Mideast tensions; Indonesia tumbles to eight-month low
STOCKS in emerging Asia fluctuated on Monday as the Middle East war kept oil prices elevated and investors on edge, while Indonesian equities fell to an eight-month low after the […]
Taiwan’s Foxconn books 2% fall in fourth-quarter profit, lags forecasts
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported on Monday a 2% fall in fourth-quarter profit versus the same period a year earlier, lagging estimates despite strong global […]
Oil rises as focus returns to threats on Middle East export facilities
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Monday as investor focus returned to threats facing Middle East oil facilities, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for nations to help safeguard the Strait […]
Tea brands push fresh brews toward stronger global presence
IN recent years, Chinese tea beverage brands have become an increasingly familiar sight overseas. From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore and as far as Los Angeles in the United States, Chinese […]
IJM plans India exit to unlock shareholder value
PETALING JAYA: IJM Corp Bhd plans to exit its highway investments in India as part of its efforts to unlock shareholder value. Read full story Date: 16 March, 2026 3:00 […]