FGV Holdings to be Delisted After Felda Secures 94.97% Stake
KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings Bhd (KL:FGV) will be suspended from trading on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market at 9am on Aug 25, 2025, marking the final step towards its…
Author: Katherine (Kay)
Kay like to explores the intersection of money, power, and the curious humans behind them. With a flair for storytelling and a soft spot for market drama, she brings a fresh and sharp voice to Southeast Asia’s business scene.
Her work blends analysis with narrative, turning headlines into human stories that cut through the noise. Whether unpacking boardroom maneuvers, policy shifts, or the personalities shaping regional markets, Kay offers readers a perspective that is both insightful and relatable — always with a touch of wit.
Kopecký Triumphs at Barum Czech Rally Zlín, Carlberg Clinches Junior ERC Title
Veteran Czech driver Jan Kopecký delighted home fans by taking victory at the Barum Czech Rally Zlín, securing another standout result in his illustrious FIA European Rally Championship…
Air Canada Flight Attendants Defy Back-to-Work Order, Strike Disrupts Over 100,000 Travelers
MONTREAL: Air Canada’s 10,000 striking flight attendants have refused to comply with a government-backed order to return to work, prolonging a labor standoff that has left operations grounded…
Malaysia Reaches New Heights: First-Time Public Access to Merdeka 118’s Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: In a historic first, the pinnacle of Merdeka 118—magnificent and rarely seen by the public—will be accessible in the upcoming Sky Race event. Participants will ascend…
CEO UMS Integration: Profit Surges as Semiconductor Demand Revives – 1HFY2025 Overview
SINGAPORE: SGX Mainboard-listed UMS Integration Limited (“UMS” or “The Group”) reported a net attributable profit of S$20.1 million for the first half of FY2025 (1HFY2025), a 5% increase…
MSC Posts RM379 Million Revenue in 2QFY25, Declares 4 Sen Interim Dividend
KUALA LUMPUR: Tin miner and metal producer Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (MSC) has posted revenue of RM379.0 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2025 (2QFY25), compared…
Goh Cheng Liang, Billionaire Founder of Wuthelam & Nippon Paint, Dies at 98
SINGAPORE: Singaporean tycoon Goh Cheng Liang, founder of Wuthelam Holdings and the controlling shareholder of Tokyo-listed Nippon Paint, has passed away at the age of 98, the group…
High-Income Earners Contributed 86% of Malaysia’s RM37.77 Billion Income Tax in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: High-income earners accounted for the majority of Malaysia’s RM37.77 billion in individual income tax collected in 2023, according to Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri…
Kimlun Corp to Raise RM40.64 Million via Private Placement for Johor Projects
KUALA LUMPUR: Kimlun Corp Bhd has announced plans to raise up to RM40.64 million through a private placement, with the majority of the funds directed towards property development…
Leading Ladies: The Women Steering Asia’s Largest Family-Led Hotels
SINGAPORE: From the luxury corridors of Shangri-La to the tropical villas of Pimalai, Asia’s family-run hotel groups are seeing a new generation of female leaders take the helm.…