Sustainability
Rising Compliance Costs Are Creating New Business Opportunities For ESG Software
Expanding ESG regulations create a significant market opportunity for affordable compliance software tailored to small and medium businesses.
Business News
Downloads
Jumbo Bee Powers Up ASEAN with Modular Battery Breakthrough
In a time when electricity costs across ASEAN are rising and demand for reliable energy is surging, Jumbo Bee Power Solutions Pte Ltd is…
Corruption
Court Rejects DNAA Bid in Abu Sahid, Wife’s CBT and Money Laundering Case
Sessions Court rejects DNAA bid by Abu Sahid and wife, ordering prosecution to proceed with CBT and money laundering trial.
Cars
Maxim Malaysia Marks Independence Month with Patriotism
Maxim Malaysia celebrates Independence Month with patriotic initiatives in Sabah, Tawau and Kuantan, reinforcing unity, inclusivity and community engagement.
Branding
Worldwide Holdings Continues Long-Standing Partnership With Yayasan Raja Muda Selangor
Over the years, Worldwide Holdings and YRMS have built a partnership centred on supporting initiatives in youth development
Business News
Crewstone, MBC Join Forces to Scale RM130 Million+ Private Credit Platform
Crewstone and MBC partner to scale Digitec’s RM130 million-plus private credit platform, expanding financing access through digital underwriting and stronger credit controls.
Stocks and Markets
Global Risk Tone Supports Cautious Rebound in Malaysian Stocks
FBM KLCI rebounds cautiously as oil stabilizes; energy, plantation, and banking sectors in focus ahead of BNM’s rate decision.
OPR
BNM Holds OPR at 2.75%, Signals Mildly Hawkish Tone
BNM keeps OPR at 2.75%, signals hawkish tone, with potential 25-bp hike in 2027 as growth and inflation outlook evolve.
Inflation
Strong Demand Lifts US Services Activity in August
US services activity hits multi‑year highs in August, fueling inflation concerns and keeping Fed rate hike prospects alive.
Yachts
Garage Italia and Hot Lab introduce new Spiaggina as ultimate yacht toy
A new collaboration between automotive and yacht design transforms Garage Italia’s iconic car into a yacht toy designed to integrate into Hot Lab’s yacht…
Cars
CARSOME Delivers Record MYR 33m EBITDA in Q2 2026
CARSOME posts record Q2 EBITDA of MYR 33m, expands footprint in Malaysia and Indonesia, marking tenth straight profitable quarter.
Insurance
Insurance Sector Posts Strong 2QCY26 Growth, Dividends Remain Attractive
Malaysia’s insurance sector posts strong growth, resilient dividends, but faces claims inflation and investment volatility in 2QCY26.