Tax Experts: Targeted SST Review Supports Fiscal Health

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The revision of Sales Tax rates and the expansion of the Service Tax scope form part of targeted fiscal measures to keep the nation’s finances on a sustainable path, tax experts said.

Oversupply, Price Pressures Stall Glove Industry Recovery - PublicInvest

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian glove sector remains under pressure as persistent oversupply, cautious customer sentiment, and pricing competition continue to weigh on recovery prospects.

LyondellBasell To Divest Four European Sites In Deal With AEQUITA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, has entered into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of select olefins & polyolefins assets and the associated business in Europe.

Johor Port Invests RM72.3 Mln In New Cranes

JOHOR BAHRU, June 5 (Bernama) -- Johor Port Bhd (Johor Port) has formalised a RM72.3 million purchase of four level luffing cranes with supplier Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co Ltd.

IOIPG's Acquisition Of Scottsdale Properties A Strategic, Value-accretive Move - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd’s (IOIPG) proposed acquisition of Scottsdale Properties Pte Ltd is viewed as a strategic and value-accretive move, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said. 

IOI Properties, RHB Partner To Offer Home, Green Residential Property Loans

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd is partnering with RHB Banking Group (RHB) to launch home and renovation loans/financing and green residential property loans/financing for eligible residential properties across IOI Properties’ property portfolio.

ACE Market-Bound ASM Automation Aims To Raise RM21.82 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Automation machinery solutions specialist ASM Automation Group Bhd aims to raise RM 21.82 million through its initial public offering (IPO) en route to a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on July 2, 2025.

From Passionate Hobby To Career: Logeswaran To Continue Growing Ornamental Fish Business

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- A passion for keeping ornamental fish, which began at the age of 10, served as the starting point for the success of Logeswaran Arumugam, 38, who now runs a modern and exclusive aquarium under his company, SLF Pearl Capital Sdn Bhd.

Samaiden Signs Long-Term Lease For Solar Project In Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama)— Samaiden Group Bhd’s (Samaiden) wholly-owned unit, Samaiden Legasi Timur Sdn Bhd (SLTSB), has signed a long-term lease agreement with Perbadanan Kemajuan Iktisad Negeri Kelantan (PKINK) for the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic (LSS) power plant under Malaysia’s LSS5 programme.

Genting Plantations Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM61.25 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Genting Plantations Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM61.25 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared to RM42.83 million in the same period last year.

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to a stronger United States (US) dollar, said an analyst.

Sentral REIT To Acquire Arcoris Plaza's Assets For RM70 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Sentral Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Management Sdn Bhd has inked a conditional sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire UEM Sunrise Bhd's asset at Arcoris Plaza Development here for RM70 million.