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18. New Hoong Fatt looks to strengthen regional presence

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:05 GMT

17. CSL plans to file IPO on Bursa Malaysia by this month

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:05 GMT

MAKING stationery products might not be the the most exciting business out there but it does not mean there is no money to be made from it. Case in point is China Stationery Ltd (CSL), which is headed for the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

15. Fed move brings cheer to markets

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:05 GMT

The Federal Reserve's decision last week to keep its already record-low interest rates steady until 2014 may have brought cheer to markets, but it is not such good news for inflation.

12. Global foreign exchange market

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:05 GMT

19. More than 10,000 migrant workers needed for the MRT project

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:05 GMT

MORE than 10,000 migrant workers are expected to be brought in to work on the My Rapid Transit (MRT) project which will start construction this year.

20. Development of Malaysia's bond market is still assured despite global turmoil

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:05 GMT

DESPITE the current turmoil in Europe and shaky prospects for the global economy, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services maintains a strong outlook for Malaysia's bond market. Our view reflects: positive bond market developments, ongoing gr...

11. F&N Q1 profit falls sharply on loss of Coca-Cola business, Thai floods

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:04 GMT

PETALING JAYA:Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd's (F&N) net profit for its first quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 plunged 61% to RM41.75mil from RM107.08mil in the previous corresponding period, mainly due to the loss of the Coca-C...

10. Study shows smart hands at work

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:04 GMT

REVIEW: Shares on Bursa Malaysia started out on an easier note, with the FBM Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) dropping 1.99 points to 1,518.91 due to lack of clear leads on the horizon.

9. Construction sector to gain more

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:04 GMT

The kickoff of the country's largest infrastructure project – the Klang Valley My Rapid Transit (KVMRT) – could spark re-ratings across several sectors starting with the construction sector which is the direct beneficiary.

8. MBAM bullish on construction sector

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:20:04 GMT

DESPITE the global economic uncertainty, the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) is bullish about the growth of the local construction industry in 2012.

14. MRT Co speeding up the award of contracts

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:49:29 GMT

THE Klang Valley My Rapid Transit (KVMRT), the country's largest infrastructure project, is already gaining traction with the recent award of the two big packages worth RM1.74bil. This is the start of slew of other packages to be awarded this yea...

16. Eye on stock

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:49:29 GMT

EVERGREEN Fibreboard Bhd hit an intra-day high of RM1.11 in early deals, the best level in almost six months before reversing to close marginally easier, shedding one sen to RM1.08 owing to profit-taking activity yesterday.

6. Numbers you can trust?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:49:29 GMT

Errol Oh discusses how Malaysia fared in its debut in the Edelman annual trust and credibility survey.

13. Up close and personal with Hans De Cuyper

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:49:29 GMT

As the CEO of an insurance entity, he is focussed on ‘rebranding and humanising' the financial service market.

7. Tun M: Selling off Lotus a viable option

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:49:29 GMT

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister and Proton Holdings Bhd adviser Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said selling off Proton's performance carmaker subsidiary Lotus is a viable option, and the new owners (DRB-Hicom Bhd) might consider that.

11. India's move to withdraw cellular licences won't hurt Axiata

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:31 GMT

PETALING JAYA: India's move to revoke 122 cellular licences will have a minimal impact on Axiata Group Bhd, which has a stake in Idea Cellular Ltd, because earnings contribution from Idea is still small, analysts said.

7. Banking on nature attractions

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:31 GMT

Sentoria building on its Bukit Gambang success with safari park and residential projects

5. Gold prices rally seen

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:30 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR: Gold prices are expected to rally this year with an average forecast of US$1,975 per ounce, serving as a good hedge against global uncertain environment.

4. Things to do before you invest in fitness equipment

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:30 GMT

IT'S the New Year, and surprise, surprise, you've put on a few pounds!

3. Locations of two more mass rapid transit lines identified

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:30 GMT

UNDER the Greater KL/ Klang Valley Land Public Transport Master Plan draft, the Government has generally identified the locations of the other two mass rapid transit (MRT2) lines.

2. More than 90 projects worth billions to be farmed out by April

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:30 GMT

After some dithering, the construction of the My Rapid Transit (MRT) project is moving into higher gear. The two major contracts awarded by MRT Co last week that totalled some RMl.6bil is proof that things are moving.

1. Tan: How I made money from Facebook

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:29 GMT

PETALING JAYA: For a man who does not have a Facebook account, Tan Sri Vincent Tan surely knows the value of the Internet giant.

8. US woman accused of selling fake Facebook stock

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:03 GMT

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A Wisconsin woman has been charged with theft over accusations she tried to profit from Facebook's much-anticipated plans to go public by selling fake stock in the social media giant.

7. Indonesia plans US$5.6bil company to compete with Sime Darby, Wilmar

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:03 GMT

JAKARTA: Indonesia's government plans to create one of the world's largest palm oil and rubber firms in March by combining state planters with total assets of US$5.6bil, a government minister told Reuters.

9. Assistance for downstream players affected by Indonesia's lower export palm oil duty

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:03 GMT

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is drawing up an action plan, which will likely include reforms in its crude palm oil (CPO) export duty policy and a new fund estimated at over RM1bil, to assist local downstream players badly affected by Indonesia's palm ...