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Markets
PMW targets expansion in Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: PMW International Bhd is set to accelerate its expansion in Sarawak following its ACE Market listing, driven by the group's confidence in strengthening its manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities.
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Sabah & Sarawak
‘Don’t be sidetracked by regionalism’

KOTA KINABALU: Kiulu has seen substantial progress over the past decade, and locals must not be sidetracked by excessive regionalism that could derail ambitions to transform the sleepy village into an economically thriving tourist destination, says Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.
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Nation
Trio fined RM63k for failing to report receiving bribes

SHAH ALAM: Two former and one current bank officer were fined a total of RM63,000 by the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to alternative charges of failing to report receiving bribes from a legal firm.
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Corporate News
Workboat disposal favourable to Keyfield

PETALING JAYA: The move by Keyfield International Bhd to dispose of its six-year old dynamic positioning two accommodation workboat (DP2 AWB), Keyfield Compassion (CPS), is a favourable one as it shows strong demand for its AWB vessels despite weakness in upstream demand, says Kenanga Research.
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Metro News
Smashing their way to the top

THIS Saturday, Penang Badminton Association (PBA) celebrates its 100th anniversary at Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas, a milestone that serves as a powerful reminder of the state's unmatched legacy in the sport.
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Philippines
Marcos rejects estranged sister’s claim of drug use

The president's office has said that claims by his estranged sister that he uses illicit drugs are baseless and should not be taken seriously.
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Nation
Championing responsible growth

PETALING JAYA: Environmental, social and governance (ESG) must evolve from a non-core agenda to becoming part of businesses' DNA, said Star Media Group (SMG) group chief executive officer Chan Seng Fatt.
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Banking
Public Bank keeps target of 6% loan growth

PETALING JAYA: Public Bank Bhd's results for the third quarter of this year (3Q25) came in within analysts' expectations but several research houses trimmed their earnings targets for the bank marginally.
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Corporate News
Promising outlook for TH Plantations

PETALING JAYA: Analysts are positive on TH Plantations Bhd's prospects following the planter's latest third-quarter financial year 2025 (3Q25) earnings, which improved on higher crude palm oil (CPO) average selling prices (ASPs).
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Corporate News
MFM posts jump in 3Q profit to RM36mil

PETALING JAYA: Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's (MFM) says that its net profit surged almost fivefold to RM35.8mil in the third quarter of this year (3Q25) compared with RM7.34mil a year earlier.
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Corporate News
HE Group likely to go through softer sequential quarter

PETALING JAYA: HE Group Bhd can expect a softer sequential fourth quarter 2025 (4Q25) earnings as newly secured projects are still in the early execution stages, with ramp-up in progress billings expected in the first half of 2026.
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Corporate News
Pentamaster to benefit from demand for automated test equipment

PETALING JAYA: Automation manufacturer Pentamaster Corp Bhd is well-positioned to benefit from the automated test equipment (ATE) upcycle, given the company's strengths in automation solutions, says Kenanga Research.
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Corporate News
IOIPG eyes REIT listings in Malaysia, Singapore

SINGAPORE: IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) is exploring two real estate investment trust (REIT) listings in Malaysia and Singapore, with a combined asset value of up to US$8bil (RM33bil), two sources with knowledge of the matter say.
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Corporate News
Speeding towards higher earnings

PETALING JAYA: 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd is expected to extend its growth trajectory into 2026 as structural demand drivers, government support schemes and an expanding store footprint strengthen its position.
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Corporate News
AWC’s Singapore momentum picking up

PETALING JAYA: Engineering services outfit AWC Bhd's securing of a second pneumatic waste conveyance system (PWCS) project in Singapore valued at RM14.8mil further solidifies the company's position as a trusted partner for the country's Housing and Development Board (HDB), says Apex Securities.
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Metro News
Johor to set up AI council

Johor government will establish an artificial intelligence (AI) council as part of efforts to position the state as a regional hub for AI and data by 2030.
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Corporate News
Muted near-term earnings likely for SAM Engineering

PETALING JAYA: Analysts have downgraded SAM Engineering and Equipment (M) Bhd and cut their earnings forecasts after the group reported a weaker set of results for its second quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (2Q26).
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Economy
Strategic plan to enhance China’s industrial edge

BEIJING: China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) offers a clear direction for the country and opportunities for the world, especially in terms of intelligence, sustainability and green practices, says Rockwell Automation China president Ian Shih,
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Economy
UK mulls retaliation against Europe tariffs

LONDON: The United Kingdom is drawing up countermeasures against the European Union's proposed steel tariff increase in the event that Prime Minister Keir Starmer cannot secure a deal to blunt their impact.
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Badminton
Zii Jia hopes to make comeback at Malaysian Open next year

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia is staying positive despite an injury-plagued year and hopes to make his competitive return in the Malaysian Open from Jan 6-11 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.