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Steady growth path for manufacturing sector
Malaysia’s manufacturing sector is expected to maintain a stable growth pace despite a slowdown in new orders reflected in S&P Global Inc’s December 2025 manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) released […]
Trump tells NBC he may reimburse Venezuela oil investments
President Donald Trump has suggested the United States may subsidise efforts by energy companies to rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry as his administration seeks to convince firms to invest in the […]
Creditors allege kickbacks on First Brands Group deals
A major financier to First Brands Group is accused of orchestrating a kickback scheme with the founder’s brother that loaded the now bankrupt auto-parts supplier with expensive debt. Read full […]
Bursa Malaysia provides updates on new SC fees
Bursa Malaysia has announced updates on the new fees imposed by the Securities Commission (SC). Read full story Date: 7 January, 2026 7:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
US auto sales defy regulatory uncertainty
Sales of new cars in the United States rose about 2% in 2025, defying extraordinary disruptions all year in an industry where “black swan” events have become routine. Read full […]
US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv’s allies in Paris
PARIS, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The United States for the first ‌time on Tuesday backed a broad coalition of Ukraine’s allies in vowing to provide security guarantees that leaders said […]
Analysis-Maduro’s immunity claim tests US power to prosecute foreign leaders
Jan 6 (Reuters) – Nicolás Maduro’s first appearance in a ‌U.S. courtroom offered a glimpse of the legal battle ahead over rarely tested questions — chief among them whether he […]
SCIB in tie-up for Bintulu development
Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has agreed to jointly undertake a residential-cum-commercial project in Bintulu, Sarawak. Read full story Date: 7 January, 2026 5:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Petrochemicals recovery likely post-2027
Maybank Investment Bank Research (Maybank IB) has maintained a “negative” outlook on Malaysia’s petrochemicals sector for 2026, warning of a drawn-out structural downtrend in olefin and polymer prices. Read full […]
Tune Group no more substantial shareholder in AirAsia X
AirAsia X Bhd has announced that Tune Group Sdn Bhd has ceased to be a substantial shareholder after disposing of 66.83 million ordinary shares. Read full story Date: 7 January, […]