Tan Ai Leng

Failed overseas ventures, painful exits are unexpectedly a blessing in disguise for the jeweller

It is part of a RM1.7 billion (US$417.2 million) islamic bond issuance across 5 to 15-year tenors

The country is not short of financial-hub options; the challenge is making them come together

This raises main market coverage to 70% while boosting growth sectors such as tech, energy and Reits

External headwinds, rising costs and a stronger ringgit drag conglomerate into the red in Q2

The Malaysian state is scaling up its high-margin play in the sector to lock in long-term investment

New import rules aim to spur local EV investment, but affordability and consumer choice remain key concerns

Analysts say the award reinforces its position to capture a growing share of the country’s AI infrastructure build-out

Net profit climbs 15.2% as the exchange dominates Asean IPOs with 36 new listings

International flights bookings surge 106%, and Sepang hotels are filling up days after the news