KUALA LUMPUR: Empire Premium Food Bhd has entered into a retail underwriting agreement with Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) for its initial public offering (IPO) and proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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THE Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) reported that Malaysia's participation in the 31st edition of Gulfood generated a record-breaking RM1.76bil in total export sales, surpassing the initial target of RM1.5bil.

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GOLD prices were on track for a second consecutive weekly drop, despite edging up on Friday, as surging energy prices due to the Middle East war dimmed prospects for near-term U.S. interest rate cuts.

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COLOMBO, March 13 — Sri Lankan anti-graft officials said today they had arrested the former head of the national a...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Scientex Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM135.18 million in the second quarter ended Jan 31, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM123.95 million in the same quarter of FY2025.

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PETALING JAYA: Despite the ongoing war in Iran, Malaysia is more insulated than its regional peers when it comes to withstanding a surge in oil prices.

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CHINA's pursuit of low-carbon development will help shape green transition across the wider Asia-Pacific region, analysts said.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Malaysia’s impressive economic performance in 2025 is expected to continue driving...

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, falling below the 1,700 psychological level, in...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Rakuten Trade has revised its forecast for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slightly lower at 1,800 for 2026 from 1,810 previously in view of the overhanging uncertainty.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Batik Air Malaysia has implemented modest adjustments across selected routes, including fuel surcharges structured by route category, in response to rising operating costs driven by higher jet fuel prices.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The board of directors of IJM Corp Bhd recommends that shareholders reject the takeover offer by Sunway Bhd, as it unanimously concurs with independent advisor M&A Securities that the takeover offer by Sunway Bhd is "not fair and not reas...

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SYDNEY, March 13 — Australia’s energy minister warned today against “dangerous” price gouging of...

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GEORGE TOWN, March 13 — The Penang state government has allocated 4.047 hectares of land valued at approximately R...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Oil and gas-related stocks opened higher after Iran's new supreme leader indicated the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed.

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said the airlines under its portfolio are continuously revi...

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said the airlines under its portfolio are continuously reviewing airfares and fuel surcharges in response to prevailing market conditions.

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WASHINGTON, March 13 — The US Trade Representative’s office said late yesterday it had begun Section 301 unf...

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TOKYO, March 13 — The dollar held gains today and was set for its second weekly gain since the beginning of the wa...

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SINGAPORE: Asian stocks slumped on Friday, poised for a second straight weekly decline as fast-dwindling hopes of a resolution to the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran kept oil prices aloft, casting a shadow over global markets and spurring inflation fea...

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ROME, March 13 — Italy said yesterday the United States had agreed to further cut duties on pasta brands accused o...

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street after Ira...

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SYDNEY, March 13 — Australia’s Qantas Airways said today it would pay out AU$105 million (RM292 million) to...

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WASHINGTON, March 13 — The United States is temporarily allowing the sale of Russian oil that is at sea, the Treas...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies but weakened against the US dollar on Friday, as escalating tensions in West Asia dampened risk appetite, an economist said.

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