More than 16 million tonnes of rare earth deposits are believed to lie beneath forest reserves and mountain ranges across Peninsular Malaysia.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The return of foreign funds to blue chips on Bursa Malaysia could keep the FBM KLCI at multi-year highs, although the recent surge in prices and overbought conditions is anticipated to temper further gains.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies amid mixed market sentiment driven by geopolitical risk and Trump's ongoing pressure on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed).

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GLOBAL EV registrations grew 20% last year but are likely to lose pace in 2026, data showed on Wednesday, as a slowdown in China and a relaxation of electrification targets worldwide led in December to the smallest sales increase since February 2024.

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

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Oil prices surged by more than 2% on Tuesday as the prospect of disruptions to Iranian crude exports overshadowed possible increased supply from Venezuela.

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US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, led by a drop in financial shares as comments from JPMorgan executives added to worries about US President Donald Trump's recent proposal for a cap on credit-card rates.

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Recently listed digital-marketing driven media company Foodie Media Bhd oversaw a strong first quarter ended Nov 30, supported by its diversified portfolio of digital assets and marketing capabilities.

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Rimbunan Sawit Bhd is disposing of a parcel of land measuring approximately 1,504 ha situated at Batang Baram, Baram in the Miri division of Sarawak, to Trinity Capital Resources Sdn Bhd for RM28mil.

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Waste management services provider 5E Resources Holdings Bhd (5E Resources) has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd for its proposed listing on the ACE Market.

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iCents Group Holdings Bhd has secured a sub-contract worth about RM9.12mil for works related to an industrial manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

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Realised investments should be assessed by the outcomes of their execution, including whether they create the right spillover effects that improve income levels and generate jobs, says Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku D...

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The ringgit continued to strengthen against the US dollar yesterday, hovering towards the RM4.05 level at the close after opening at RM4.06, as the constant attack by the Trump administration against the Federal Reserve (Fed) hurt market confidence and...

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The "sell America" trade and improved investor sentiment looks likely to support Bursa Malaysia in the immediate future as the local benchmark plays catch-up to regional markets.

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Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) is on track for recovery, supported by expanded Mazda model offerings, favourable foreign-exchange conditions that are lifting margins and a sharp reduction in associate losses as operations stabilise, analysts say.

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Semico Capital Bhd has opened on a high note in its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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Headline activity in Malaysia's property market no longer provides a complete picture of underlying market dynamics, as outcomes are now driven by infrastructure readiness, capital discipline and alignment with long-term demand fundamentals.

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AirAsia X Bhd will be renamed AirAsia from Jan 19 as low-cost carrier AirAsia reaches the final stages of its restructuring to consolidate all aviation businesses under a single entity, according to its founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

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Government-linked shareholders will make or break Sunway Bhd's plan to delist IJM Corp Bhd, following its takeover offer announced on Monday.

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Kumpulan Jetson Bhd is disposing of its entire stake in adhesives and sealants manufacturer GRP Sdn Bhd to Ng Boon Hong for RM14.8mil.

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Velocity Capital Partner Bhd (Velocity) has fully exited its investment in MMAG Holdings Bhd, disposing of its entire 6.46% stake through open market transactions for a total cash consideration of RM9.43mil.

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Selangor Dredging Bhd (SDB) is acquiring a piece of freehold commercial land measuring 1.214 ha in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, from Hectare Square Sdn Bhd for RM63mil.

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The initial public offering (IPO)-led rerating of the local healthcare sector could extend beyond hospitals in 2026, with the potential listings of several mega-healthcare groups in 2026, says Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

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The parties concerned in the cases of the acquisition of The Clementi Mall and the potential merger between CapitaLand and Mapletree have not formally notified the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) for a merger assessment.

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With the imbalance between strong supply and lukewarm domestic demand still existing, China's renewed push for large-scale equipment upgrades in 2026 is expected to reinforce domestic demand, stimulate productive investment and advance greener, smarter...

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