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Star Biz7
Malls’ new ESG revolution
Malls have increasingly adopted directions toward environment, social and governance (ESG) principles and sustainable development goals (SDGs), marking a significant shift from purely commercial interests to a more holistic sense of corporate responsibility.
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Star Biz7
The generational property pricing struggle
If you ask Malaysians in their 50s or 60s about buying their first home, the stories can seem almost unfathomable to the younger generation of today.
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Star Biz7
When your home is on an archaeological site
Have you ever wondered what secrets could lie beneath your home? The land your house sits on could, by some quirk of historical humour, have a hidden archaeological site.
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Forex
Ringgit set to march stronger next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is poised to march stronger next week after the United States (US) Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September.
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Corporate News
BYD to build first EV assembly plant in Malaysia at KLK TechPark
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Company Limited will set up its first automotive assembly plant in Malaysia at KLK TechPark, Tanjong Malim, Perak.
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Insight
Safer road ahead: Evolving automotive safety in Malaysia
Car safety is no longer just about airbags and crumple zones. Safety is being redefined by how well a vehicle can prevent an accident, we have moved from crash survival to crash prevention.
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Short Position
Cautious and muted tone for 2Q corporate earnings
It's report card season again for companies in Malaysia and so far, it's not been great.
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Short Position
Lack of exciting catalysts one reason for Bursa’s lacklustre showing
The Malaysian stock market is playing a catch-up game this year, being a clear laggard among its regional peers.
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Star Biz7
IHH innovates to face challenges
Changing dynamics in the private healthcare industry brings about new challenges for the dominant player in this field: IHH Healthcare Bhd.
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Star Biz7
A True shift in focus
True Corp Pcl plans to shift into higher-margin software services to leverage Thailand's largest mobile subscriber network that currently focuses on basic phone and WiFi connectivity, its new chief executive officer (CEO) says.
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Star Biz7
Wall Street’s hedging conundrum
Nathan Thooft is no market bear. His team at Manulife Investment Management, which oversees US$160bil, still holds a modest overweight in stocks.
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Star Biz7
Relief for health industry
A draft of the Trump administration's highly anticipated blueprint on health policy takes a softer approach to regulating companies than many had feared, a relief for industry and setback for environmental activists.
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Star Biz7
A booming greens tech
There are tiers upon tiers of racks, all brimming with healthy vegetables. And they are not just growing by themselves.
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Star Biz7
Chinese hotels turn to street food
Every evening, staff at Beiyuan Grand Hotel in Beijing set up street stalls selling freshly-cooked gourmet dishes trying to make up for falling revenue indoors as Chinese consumers and firms cut spending on travel, conferences and banquets.
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Star Biz7
Bullish momentum meets cloudy outlook
US equities keep climbing even as politics, tariffs and inflationary pressures rattle headlines. Investors may find themselves buoyed by resilient fundamentals and tested by the realities of policy shifts, volatile earnings and the still-evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Insight
In cash we trust?
Last week, this column highlighted the various forms of investment products and how expected returns correspond with risk. The focus in the previous column was on Cash Trust accounts that are being sold in the market and how they are bundled as part of the overall estate planning process.
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Star Biz7
Renewed investor interest to bolster banks
Malaysian banks could soon ride the wave of renewed investor interest as emerging market fund flows gather momentum, cushioned by resilient domestic growth and softer-than-expected tariff-driven inflation in the United States.
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Insight
It’s a scammer’s paradise
Investment scams are nothing new in today's digital age. In the first half of 2025, Malaysians lost RM750mil to scams, with total losses over the past five years reaching RM11.2bil. These figures only account for reported cases – if unreported cases were included, the numbers would be significantly higher.
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Insight
Tourism to the rescue
The headlines have not been kind to the Malaysian economy in recent months.
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Insight
Felda can revive troubled FGV
FGV Holdings Bhd shares will be suspended on Monday (Aug 25) pending the withdrawal of its listing status on Bursa Malaysia following the Federal Land Development Authority's (Felda) successful takeover bid.
