SD Guthrie, EcoWorld, NS Corp, ink deal to develop RM2.96bil GDV business park
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/18/sd-guthrie-ecoworld-ns-corp-ink-deal-to-develop-rm296bil-gdv-business-park
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SD Guthrie, EcoWorld, NS Corp, ink deal to develop RM2.96bil GDV business park
SEREMBAN: SD Guthrie Bhd has signed an agreement with Eco World Development Group Bhd and NS Corporation to develop 1,195 acres of land in Bukit Pelandok in Port Dickson near here.
Jaycorp subsidiary to procure new biomass boiler for RM40.6mil
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/18/jaycorp-subsidiary-to-procure-new-biomass-boiler-for-rm406mil
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Jaycorp subsidiary to procure new biomass boiler for RM40.6mil
KUALA LUMPUR: Jaycorp Bhd via its 60%-owned subsidiary Jaycorp Green Energy Sdn Bhd (JGE) has awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) RM40.6mil contract to Wasco Thermal Sdn Bhd for the construction of a new biomass boiler…
Bursa Malaysia up 1.09%, a whisker away from key 1,500 level
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/18/bursa-malaysia-up-109-a-whisker-away-from-key-1500-level
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Bursa Malaysia up 1.09%, a whisker away from key 1,500 level
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed higher on the final trading day of the week, finishing just a whisker away from the psychological 1,500 mark, lifted by positive regional cues and improved investor sentiment.
Sime Darby Property unveils Vision Business Park at MVV2.0 with RM2.4bil GDV
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/18/sime-darby-property-unveils-vision-business-park-at-mvv20-with-rm24bil-gdv
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Sime Darby Property unveils Vision Business Park at MVV2.0 with RM2.4bil GDV
SEREMBAN: Sime Darby Property Bhd has launched its Vision Business Park (VBP) in Negeri Sembilan, with a projected gross development value (GDV) of RM2.4 billion.
Banks in focus as tariff war clouds outlook
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/19/banks-in-focus-as-tariff-war-clouds-outlook
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Banks in focus as tariff war clouds outlook
As the lifeblood of the economy, banks will be closely monitored as the ongoing tariff war threatens to weigh on global trade and possibly spark a global recession.
F&N milking it for all its worth
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/19/fn-milking-it-for-all-its-worth
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F&N milking it for all its worth
It will be interesting to see whether Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's (F&N) ambition to eventually produce up to 200 million litres of milk annually will be realised, despite the climate conditions affecting its 2,726ha integrated farm in Gemas, Negri Sembilan…
Global expansion critical for SMEs
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/19/global-expansion-critical-for-smes
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Global expansion critical for SMEs
It is often said that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) represent the backbone of a country's economy. According to the Department of Statistics, micro, small and medium businesses accounted for 97% of all businesses in 2023, and 48.5% of the nation's workforce.
Tech weaves fashion with heritage threads
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/19/tech-weaves-fashion-with-heritage-threads
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Tech weaves fashion with heritage threads
In an era of abundant consumer choices, traditional Chinese fashion brands are redefining their market presence by blending heritage with innovation.
Ringgit likely to trade flat next week
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/19/ringgit-likely-to-trade-flat-next-week
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Ringgit likely to trade flat next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade flat next week, potentially trading at around RM4.41 to RM4.42, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.
Personal branding vital for agents
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/20/personal-branding-vital-for-agents
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Personal branding vital for agents
The real estate sector in Malaysia is like a battlefield, with a multitude of agents vying for the attention and trust of potential clients.
Property scams on the rise
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/20/property-scams-on-the-rise
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Property scams on the rise
Every day, many people get an unmistakable ding on their phones signalling a notification. An unsolicited text from an unfamiliar number pings their phone, riddled with grammatical mistakes but brimming with just enough urgency or charm to hint at a scam.
All eyes on who will be the next chief executive of HRD Corp
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/21/all-eyes-on-who-will-be-the-next-chief-executive-of-hrd-corp
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All eyes on who will be the next chief executive of HRD Corp
PETALING JAYA: The Human Resources Development Corp (HRD Corp) chief executive seat has always been a hot one.
Universal basic income can improve people’s lives
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/21/universal-basic-income-can-improve-peoples-lives
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Universal basic income can improve people’s lives
KUALA LUMPUR: As financial pressures mount and the cost of living continues to rise, universal basic income (UBI) is fast gaining momentum, emerging as a serious policy consideration across the globe.
HDFC Bank posts profit growth higher than forecasts
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/21/hdfc-bank-posts-profit-growth-higher-than-forecasts
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HDFC Bank posts profit growth higher than forecasts
MUMBAI: HDFC Bank Ltd, India's largest private sector lender, has posted a forecast-beating quarterly profit, driven by higher interest income.
International firms eye deals at trade exhibition
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/21/international-firms-eye-deals-at-trade-exhibition
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International firms eye deals at trade exhibition
GUANGZHOU: In spite of intensified trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions, China's products and market are still appealing to foreign business people.
SD Guthrie inks RM3bil deal for industrial park
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/21/sd-guthrie-inks-rm3bil-deal-for-industrial-park
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SD Guthrie inks RM3bil deal for industrial park
SEREMBAN: SD Guthrie Bhd has signed an agreement with Eco World Development Group Bhd and NS Corp to develop an integrated industrial park, known as Eco Business Park 7 (EBP7), with an estimated gross development value of RM2.95bil.
FBM KLCI straddles 1,500 as investor sentiment ticks higher
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/21/fbm-klci-straddles-1500-as-investor-sentiment-ticks-higher
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FBM KLCI straddles 1,500 as investor sentiment ticks higher
KUALA LUMPUR: The benchmark FBM KLCI was flirting with the 1,500 mark in early trading as investors held on to gains amid a slight uptick in positive sentiment.
Malaysia's blue-chip index hovers below 1,500
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/04/21/malaysia039s-blue-chip-index-hovers-below-1500
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Malaysia's blue-chip index hovers below 1,500
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI remained capped by the 1,500 psychological level as investors anticipated another bout of volatility tonight as the US markets reopened from an extended weekend.