The cyclical nature of style and trends is a phenomenon that has persisted for many years. Millennials yearned for the 1990s and now, Gen Z yearns for the 2000s.

The Y2K wave, as it stands with Gen Z now, is a reinterpretation of the zeitgeist of 2000s fashion, characterised by a nostal...

Listicle: #Y2K gadgets to help fulfil your aesthetic

Malaysia finds itself at a critical juncture, where the digital industry holds the key to future growth and competitiveness. As we navigate the complexities of a globalised world, digital advancement is no longer a luxury but a necessity for sustained economic progress. Beyond mere rhetoric, our ...

Insight: Alchemy for Malaysia’s digital economic growth

A decade from now, how are our cities going to be powered? Will the proliferation of electric vehicles continue, thus shaping our public transportation and day-to-day lives? Will our offices and homes be powered by solar, wind or hydro? Will there be a new form of energy that shapes our world? Pe...

Geek Speak: Going nuclear

A troubling trend in Malaysia’s housing ownership landscape has emerged in recent times. The declining rate of home ownership is juxtaposed against a surge in unsold properties, painting a complex picture of the housing market.

This scenario can be particularly daunting for prospective ...

Asset Awareness: Redefining property investment with data

As tech giants compete to develop the next generation of headsets, extended reality (XR) seems poised to transform not only how individuals interact with the virtual world but also the operations of businesses across industries. 

While adopting this new technology is an obvious ste...

Extended Reality: Making XR more accessible to SMEs

The media has been inundated with news of companies, which previously endorsed a hybrid work model, now forcing employees to return to the office full-time. However, that may not represent the sentiment of all companies and it is believed that the trend of hybrid work is here to stay, with many t...

Flexibility: Hybrid work-play environment still in demand in Malaysia

Picture this: While on your day job as an e-hailing driver, your car breaks down. After sending the car to a workshop, you check your bank account and there isn’t enough money to cover the repairs as your funds have been used for back-to-school supplies.

Without the car, there are no ot...

Cover Story: Need-based financing for the underserved

Fintech-as-a-service (FaaS) solutions have enabled small enterprises to deploy solutions, facilitating their payment processes and expanding their product reach globally without the burden of developing an in-house, proprietary payment gateway.

Joel Tay, CEO of Soft Space Sdn Bhd, belie...

Solutions: Tackling fintech woes

Manufacturing and high technology industries were the most targeted victims of ransomware attacks in 2023, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 Ransomware Retrospective blog and Incident Response Report 2024. This is due to the limited visibility into their operational technology systems, a l...

Red Alert: Manufacturing and high technology industries most vulnerable to ransomware attacks, report finds

I have been speaking about the need to change the start-up funding narrative from the build to flip mentality to building enduring companies in my last few articles. I have also explained why mergers and acquisitions (M&A) do not really work in Malaysia because corporations in the country are...

The Pitch Deck: An IPO is a terrible thing to waste

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Fajar Defence launches blockchain investigation and cybersecurity solutions

Fajar Defence Sdn Bhd, a homegrown blockchain analysis and cybersecurity solutions provider, has introduced two new offerings — the Operational Simulator fo...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): When it comes to technology (tech), the goal should not be to use the most difficult tech available to do something. Instead, the ultimate goal is to make it simple and cost-effective. This is what Michele Ferrario, co-founder and chief executive officer of Stashaway, aims to achieve with the robo-advisory platform.

Keeping it simple

Malaysian society, especially the older generation, looks at employment in large industries and corporations as an affirmation of success, said Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.

This perspective inadvertently has hampered entrepreneurship, he added.

Employment in large industries considered a success benchmark

Over the years, Malaysia’s gaming landscape has consisted mostly of independent, or “indie”, gaming studios. Raw creative and technical gaming talent is said to be abundant in Malaysia and the reason many large, global gaming companies, such as PlayStation and Virtuos, decided to set up shop here...

Gaming: Indie studios: Heart and soul of the gaming industry

Asset managers in Europe face new restrictions on what they can call an ESG fund.

Funds calling themselves ‘ESG’ face new restrictions in Europe

Former TIME dotCom Bhd (KL:TIMECOM) chief financial officer Shahnaz Farouque Jammal Ahmad has joined Malaysia Building Society Bhd (KL:MBSB) as the banking group’s new CFO.

Ex-TIME dotCom CFO Shahnaz Farouque joins MBSB

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KDPN) 2024 Carnival Tour Programme held for the first time in Perlis from May 10-12 achieved its objectives when it attracted 30,000 visitors to exceed the initial target of 20,000 people.

Maiden KPDN 2024 carnival in Perlis achieves objectives, exceeds visitor target

KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Taliworks Corp Bhd (KL:TALIWRK) has posted a 49.4% year-on-year increase in its first quarter net profit amid an increase in the bulk water supply rate for its water treatment and supply division, and a higher share of results from jointly controlled entity Grand Sepadu (NK) Sdn Bhd, on the back of a toll compensation by the government.

Taliworks starts 2024 on strong footing with 49% jump in earnings

Uzma Bhd (KL:UZMA) has secured a letter of award from ExxonMobil Exploration Production Malaysia Inc for non-rig assisted electric wireline logging equipment and services in West Malaysian waters.

Uzma wins three-year contract from ExxonMobil

Malaysia is firm in its stand that Israel stop the atrocities against Palestinians, release all Palestinian prisoners and agree to a peace plan, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia urges Israel to stop atrocities against Palestinians

Deleum Bhd's (KL: DELEUM) 60%-owned unit has entered into a settlement agreement with six of the 10 defendants in its RM19.88 million civil lawsuit against its own executives, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd executives and its sub-contractors over an alleged illegal scheme.

Deleum unit enters into settlement agreement in suit over alleged illegal scheme

Teo Seng Capital Bhd's (KL:TEOSENG) first quarter (1Q) net profit rose 42.11% to RM34 million from RM19.68 million a year ago, on higher egg sales, improved raw material costs, and government subsidies that eased operational expenses.

Teo Seng 1Q net profit up 42% on higher egg sales, government subsidies

Vodafone Group plc said it returned to growth in Germany, its biggest and most closely watched market, in results that bolstered chief executive officer Margherita Della Valle’s effort to turn around the British phone carrier’s performance.

Vodafone sees biggest market Germany return to growth

Automated test equipment company Aemulus Holdings Bhd (KL:AEMULUS) remained in the red for its sixth straight quarter even as net losses narrowed in the second quarter from a year earlier on lower expenses and higher revenue.

Aemulus logs sixth straight quarter of losses, flags slowdown in China

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (KL:AIRPORT), or MAHB, is ready to have Mohamed Rastam Shahrom at the helm of&nbsp;the airport operator permanently after seven months as acting group chief executive officer, according to sources.

MAHB to name Mohamed Rastam as permanent CEO soon, sources say

Vegetable wholesaler and distributor Farm Price Holdings Bhd (KL: FPHB) ended its first day of listing with 71% gain on the ACE Market.

Farm Price ends first day of listing with 71% gain on ACE Market

Single mother Loh Siew Hong, who has been embroiled in a legal battle over her three minor children's religious status with the Perlis religious authorities, has succeeded in her appeal at the Federal Court, which has ruled that her children remain non-Muslim.

Loh's children remain non-Muslim, apex court bins Maips' bid to challenge kids' religious status

KUALA LUMPUR (May 13): The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the US is threatened by the import of dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan and Türkiye.

US investigating sale of plasticizers for PVC from Malaysia, other countries

The public has been reminded to remain vigilant against scams involving individuals impersonating National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) officers, which may result in monetary losses.

Banking groups warn public of National Scam Response Centre officer impersonation scams

Shares of Dialog Group Bhd (KL:DIALOG) hit a 15-month high on Tuesday after the company's third-quarter results came in slightly stronger than expected while analysts broadly told investors to accumulate the stock.

Dialog shares test 15-month high on strong 3Q results

Swift Energy Technology Bhd, which sells industrial automation and power systems, filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on ACE Market to raise funds for the construction of new facilities and expansion abroad.

Swift Energy files for ACE Market IPO to raise funds for expansion

KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad’s latest suit against former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop and the federal government, in which Halim claimed his constitutional rights under Articles 8(1) and 12(1)(2) of the Federal Constitution for the government’s purchase of 32.69% stake in Renong Bhd from United Engineers Malaysia Bhd (UEM), a unit of Renong Bhd, has been struck out.

High Court strikes out Halim Saad’s latest suit against Dr M, Nor Mohamed Yakcop and govt

KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Shares of PTT Synergy Group Bhd (KL:PTT) soared on Tuesday to their highest in nearly 24 years, as news of two construction contracts worth RM169.85 million attracted the attention of investors.&nbsp;

PTT Synergy shares soar to over two-decade high on contract news

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is considering the introduction of a new Act called the Real Property Development Act to streamline the real estate market in Peninsular Malaysia, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming at the Regional Housing Conference 2024 on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Nga: Govt mulling Real Property Development Act to streamline real estate market in Peninsular Malaysia

Shares in Swift Haulage Bhd (KL:SWIFT) eased off their three-month high on Tuesday, as analysts flagged headwinds ahead, following weaker-than-expected first-quarter results.

Swift Haulage off three-month high as analysts flag headwinds after below-view 1Q

The narrowing gap between the valuations of the small-cap stocks versus that of big-cap ones on Bursa Malaysia&nbsp;present opportunities for investors who are willing to navigate the market with diligence and insight, according to RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) Research.

RHB: Narrowing gap between valuations of small and big cap stocks present opportunities for investors

KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Shares of Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (KL:CARLSBG) surged to a three-month high on Tuesday, as analysts continued to recommend “buy” for the stock, following the group’s first quarter results.&nbsp;

Carlsberg Malaysia climbs to three-month high as analysts see better prospects after 1Q results

Shares of AME Elite Consortium Bhd (KL:AME) rose to a new all-time high on Tuesday after the company announced a land sale for RM209.84 million to a Hong Kong-based data centre operator.

AME Elite shares rise to new record high on Pulai land sale

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated the need to cut wasteful spending, including reducing excess subsidies to trim government debt levels, while stopping short of committing a timeline to do away with fuel concessions.

PM says to cut fuel subsidy at the ‘right time’

The comfortable win by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and unity government's candidate, Pang Sock Tao, in the recent Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election was indeed an impressive one where the overall vote share increased from 54.4% to 56.6% and the previous majority was almost maintained (4,119 in 2023 versus 3,869 in 2024) even though turnout decreased (from 67.6% to 61.5%) .

Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election a confidence-building victory for PH and unity govt, but warnings signs need to be heeded

KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): Vegetable wholesaler and distributor Farm Price Holdings Bhd (KL:FPHB) on Tuesday said it is aiming for at least 10% growth in earnings this year.

Farm Price eyes double-digit earnings growth for FY2024

RHB Retail Research said Cloudpoint Technology Bhd (KL:CLOUDPT) is set to resume its uptrend after observing a breakout above the 68 sen level last Thursday — backed by surging volume.

Cloudpoint set to resume its uptrend, says RHB Retail Research 

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said its subsidiary&nbsp;Malaysia LNG Group of Companies (MLNG) experienced an electricity supply disruption last Friday at the Petronas LNG Complex (PLC) in Bintulu.

Petronas reports power outage at Bintulu LNG Complex, actively engages partners to minimise impact

President Joe Biden is hiking tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports — including semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, and critical minerals — in an election-year bid to bolster domestic manufacturing in critical industries.

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