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Keyfield Saw Its Share Surge 88.88% On KLSE Main Market Debut
Keyfield International Berhad made its trading debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad this morning opening at RM1.70, representing a premium of 88.88% over its initial public offering price of RM0.90, with an opening volume of approximately 18,661,100 shares.
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Bursa Stays Positive At Midday
Bursa Malaysia has maintained its positive tone at midday on Monday, in tandem with the upbeat performance of regional bourses.
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Malaysia Launches Southeast Asia’s Largest IC Design Park
Malaysia through the initiative of the Selangor State Government, is spearheading to build the largest integrated circuit design park in Southeast Asia.
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Maybank Expects Sequential Earnings From Dialog In Coming Quarters
Maybank IB is raising its FY24-26E core net profit forecasts by +4%/+4%/+1% for Dialog, mainly to account for an increase in its LT independent tank terminal rates to SGD6.3/m3/month (from SGD5.7/m3/month). Coupled with rolling over the base year to FY25E, the TP is lifted to MYR2.60 (from MYR2.43).
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[Cover Story] Spearheading The Next Evolution In Malaysia’s Automotive Sector
The Malaysia Automotive Robotics & IoT Institute, also known as MARii, is an agency operating under the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI). It was founded in 2010 with the aim of improving the technological advancements, human capital, and overall ecosystem of the automotive industry in the country.
As Malaysia was already a key player in the sector among its peers, the aim was to seek further refinement, enhancement, and even possibly expansion as a regional hub.
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MST Golf Opens Third Store In Indonesia
MST Golf Indonesia, a joint venture between MST Golf Group Berhad and Erajaya Active Lifestyle, unveiled its third store in Indonesia located at Summarecon Mall Serpong.
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Unlocking Second-Tier Cities Potential In Climate Impact Resilience
Amidst Malaysia and the region’s recent heatwave, with flash floods ravaging cities and rising sea levels threatening coastal communities worldwide, the urgency of adapting to climate change grows ever more pressing. While attention often centres on major metropolises, the indispensable role of second-tier cities in shaping sustainable urban growth and bolstering resilience against climate impacts cannot be overstated says Thinkcity Managing Director Hamdan Abdul Majeed.
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Local Audit Firms Must Transform Or Face Talent Deficit
ACCA in its reports has highlighted the need to address longstanding talent challenges and reshape the dynamics to achieve sustained growth and impact.
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Shopee Launches On Time Guarantee Program For Buyers
Shopee recently launched its latest initiative to cater to the evolving needs of Generation Z shoppers in the digital era. A recent market study conducted in collaboration with Kantar revealed that 70% of Malaysian Gen Z consumers prioritise a smooth delivery experience when shopping online.
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Malaysia Must Take Advantage Of Second Wave Of VC Capital
During the KL20 Summit 2024, Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economy, emphasised the critical importance for Malaysia to seize the opportunity presented by the second wave of venture capital (VC) capital. Addressing an esteemed audience including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and various government officials, Rafizi Ramli outlined Malaysia’s strategic position amidst a rare constellation of global events.
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