The Malaysian government has agreed to restructure the debts of state palm oil plantation agency Felda through the issuance of sukuk and revolving credit, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday. Prime …
Ultra-rich shun luxury of owning property in Malaysia
Unlike Singapore, where the ultra-rich are purchasing opulent and high-cost homes, few have put their money in Malaysia.
Banks in Malaysia play critical role in shaping ESG investing for customers, stakeholders, says ABM chief
Banks in Malaysia have a critical role in shaping the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investment agenda, not only in terms …
CEO of Malaysia’s largest pension fund warns body could divest from companies not committed to ESG goals
Malaysia’s Employment Provident Fund (EPF) is ready to engage and guide companies towards stronger ESG compliance, but they must be transparent and take progressive action, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah …
Investing selectively in recovering property sector
This article first appeared in Capital, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on June 19, 2023 – June 25, 2023 ALTHOUGH the property sector appears to lack significant catalysts to stage an exciting recovery, …
Indonesia’s Pertamina, Malaysia’s Petronas aim to take over Shell’s Masela stake
Indonesia’s state energy company Pertamina and Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional (Petronas) plan to jointly take over Shell’s participating interest in the Masela gas project, Indonesia’s energy minister said on Monday.
Indonesia considers merging airport operating companies Angkasa Pura I and Angkasa Pura II
It has always seemed a little strange that where Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam each have one main organisation to manage their airports, Indonesia has two. There may be historical reasons for it, but …
In Malaysia, Umno’s calls to free Najib risk fracturing Anwar’s unity government as first election test looms
The Malaysian PM’s uneasy alliance with rivals Umno will soon face its first real electoral test in 6 statewide polls seen as a barometer of support Analysts say no good can come from pardon chatter for corrupt ex-leader Najib,
Minister: Malaysia’s farmers may have ‘worrying’ yield amid hot weather and haze, farms expect less harvest
Malaysia’s farmers may have “quite worrying levels” of harvest from their crops due to the hot weather and the expected transboundary haze or
Sime Property feted as Top 10 developer in BCI Asia Awards 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd has been named one of Malaysia’s Top 10 Developers at the BCI Asia Awards 2023.