KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

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JAKARTA: Publicly listed state-owned steelmaker PT Krakatau Steel has revealed that state asset fund Danantara was stepping in as the main investor for a new steel plant set to break ground in March this year, signaling a U-turn from a potential joint ...

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ACCRA: The United States is using offtake deals and state-backed funding to compete in the short term with China in securing supplies of African copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, diplomats, executives and analysts say ahead of this week's Ind...

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BUENOS AIRES: High in the Andes Mountains, more than 4,200 m above sea level on the Argentina-Chile border, mining company Vicuna Corp aims to double its investment this year in one of the world's biggest copper bets, a company executive says.

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SYDNEY: A major Australian pension fund has been increasing the hedging of its international equities portfolio, saying the Australian dollar has been undervalued as the country's central bank starts to tighten rates while most major economies keep rat...

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PETALING JAYA: The corporate landscape could see a wave of value-accretive deals in 2026, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), privatisations, initial public offerings (IPOs) and capital management exercises expected to gain momentum after a series of ...

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THE ringgit's appreciation trend is compelling, marking a significant reversal from years of weakness, signalling a clear shift toward greater macroeconomic stability and enhanced confidence in Malaysia's economic trajectory, driven by resilient domest...

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PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Bhd's two-year profit forecasts have been slashed in light of slower revenue recognition from Malaysian construction works and a delayed Hanoi property launch.

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PETALING JAYA: A higher dividend payout ratio of 60% is expected from Public Bank Bhd (PBB), with a possible capital optimisation exercise in the near future.

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PETALING JAYA: The Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) in Lahad Datu, Sabah is a strategic long-term structural enabler for the state's plantation ecosystem, strengthening logistics efficiency, policy-aligned downstream development and future value rete...

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PETALING JAYA: MBSB Research expects Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's earnings outlook to remain positive, underpinned by solid contributions from its property developments in Negri Sembilan and growing contributions from projects in the Klang Valley.

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PETALING JAYA: The prospects for AGX Group Bhd are set to brighten over the medium term as newly secured aviation logistics work gathers momentum and begins to reshape the group's earnings profile, says Phillip Capital Research.

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PETALING JAYA: TMC Life Sciences is optimistic about achieving its growth targets, supported by increased capacity and ongoing expansion at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara.

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PETALING JAYA: YX Precious Metals Bhd's net profit rose more than fourfold to RM7mil in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, from RM1.6mil a year earlier.

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PETALING JAYA: Fresh off a 42% leap in second-quarter (2Q26) net profit, Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) is betting on strong demand from artificial intelligence (AI) servers for future growth.

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PETALING JAYA: CSC Steel Holdings Bhd, the largest listed steel maker in the country, says elevated exports from China remains a challenge after the group's revenue fell 9% in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY25).

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KUALA LUMPUR: World Wide Fund for Nature, Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) and SD Guthrie Bhd have launched a five-year regenerative agriculture pilot for palm oil in Sabah, marking the first initiative of its kind in the industry.

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PETALING JAYA: British American Tobacco (M) Bhd's (BAT) net profit for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 jumped to RM121.2mil from RM48.97mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue surged to RM947.98mil from RM653.03mil a year earlier.

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PETALING JAYA: The industrial production index (IPI), which beat consensus expectations in December, is expected to lose its momentum this year, amid more pronounced impact from US tariffs and external headwinds on exports.

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​​​​​​​KUALA LUMPUR: Main Market-bound Hock Soon Capital Bhd's public portion of its initial public offering (IPO) was subscribed 1.36 times ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia.

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PETALING JAYA: IHH Healthcare Bhd's earnings forecast has been trimmed by 3% for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY25), and by 4.2% and 4.6% respectively for FY26 and FY27 to account for the ringgit's strength, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Re...

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PETALING JAYA: CPE Technology Bhd's net profit for its second quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, plunged to RM1.8mil from RM10.47mil in the corresponding quarter a year ago, due to lower production activities and increased overhead costs such as labour and ut...

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Seri-Ibu Kraf Week, a collaborative effort between CIMB Group Holdings Bhd and Sime Darby Property Bhd, reflects a structured approach to value creation within the creative economy, driven by strong royal patronage.

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PETALING JAYA: Leap Market-listed Nova Pharma Solutions Bhd is focused on sustaining the positive trajectory seen in its financial results, following strong growth with a 57.3% increase in year-to-date revenue compared with the same period last year.

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