-
Ingress net profit down 9.1
posted a 9.1% profit drop to RM6.43mil for its first quarter 2014 from RM7.07mil a year ago due to sales decrease and start up costs. Its revenue was up 2.8% to 196.9mil from RM191.4mil a year ago. Earnings per share were lower at 7.62 sen vs 8.38 sen a year ago. It said its Automotive Components Manufacturing Division (ACM) Malaysia posted lower revenue and profit before taxation due to ...
-
Unimech to list its Indonesian unit
, Tbk on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. In a Bursa Malaysia statement on Thursday, the engineering solutions company hopes to repay its debts, to raise working capital and raise funds fir uts future expansion throughout Indonesia through the proceeds. "The proposed listing will enable Arita Prima to gain recognition and corporate stature through its listing status and further enhance its ...
-
Maybank sells 9 stake of PT Bank International Indonesia
said on Thursday the disposal of 5.06 million shares resulted in the free float increasing from 2.7% to 11.7%. "The disposal was completed on June 19, 2013. The group has also entered into a commercial arrangement where the economic exposure resulting from the disposal is being retained. Hence, the disposal will not result in any material financial impact to the group," it said. ...
-
PKFZ Defence in Dr Lings trial for cheating closes case
in relation to the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) land deal. High Court judge Justice Ahmadi Asnawi set Sept 6 to hear clarifications by both parties after hearing lengthy sworn evidence from the nine defence witnesses. He ordered Dr Ling's lead counsel, Wong Kian Kheong to file his written submissions by July 22 and lead ...
-
Malaysias June 1-20 palm oil exports up 13.6 pct-SGS
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Reuters) - Exports of Malaysian palm oil products for June 1-20 rose 13.6 percent to 916,768 tonnes from 807,232 tonnes shipped during May 1-20, cargo surveyor Societe Generale de Surveillance said on Thursday. A breakdown of SGS palm export figures for June 1-20 compared to a month ago (in tonnes): PALM PRODUCTS June 1-20 May 1-20 Crude palm ...
Movie Review
In Good Company
In Good Company is a feel-good dramedy about the power of honesty, decency, and good ol' fashioned belief in what one is doing to overcome the perils of faceless corporate hegemony. To fully enjoy the movie, of course, one must overlook the fact that it was produced and distri ... ...
On Facebook
-
Malaysia well-positioned for significant growth in 2H
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is well-positioned to achieve significant growth in the second half of 2013, says KPMG Global Chairman, Michael Andrew. He attributed this in part to the removal of political uncertainty in the country. Speaking in Kuala Lumpur following the KPMG Global Board Meeting, he said there had been a consistent focus on high growth and emerging markets like Asean, and with the ...
-
Singapore pollution record after Indonesia fires cause regional haze
Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution on Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia worsened ...
-
Malaysias PC sales up 18 pct in first quarter
Reset KUALA LUMPUR (June 20): Malaysia's personal computer (PC) market grew by 18 per cent sequentially in the first quarter (Q1) of 2013 to 898,000 units.In a statement today, IDC, the global provider of market intelligence and advisory services, said on a year-on-year basis, the market, however, showed a decline by the same percentage.IDC said Lenovo emerged as the top vendor as it ...
-
More Singaporean companies making prompt payments
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore's economic recovery has resulted in more companies making their payment more promptly, according to the Singapore Commercial Credit Bureau. Its latest payment analysis showed companies' promptness in payment jumped by 17.03 percentage points from 32.79% in 2011 to 49.82% in 2013. The report said on Thursday this was a sharp improvement, mirroring the recent ...
-
KLCI closes 0.59 lower amidst Feds end of stimulus China slowdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian bourse ended Thursday in the red dragged down by losses in blue chips and the weaker regional market as the Fed signals the stimulus scale-back. At 5pm, the FBM KLCI stumbled 10.54 points or 0.59% to 1,762.34. Losers thumped gainers 668 to 172 with 257 unchanged. Turnover was 1.64 billion valued at RM2.017bil. Reuters reported bonds, shares and commodities fell ...
Making the news
Our nuclear programmes are completely transparent. But we are ready to show greater transparency and make clear for the whole world that the steps of the Islamic Republic of Iran are completely within international frameworks. The sanctions are unfair, the Iranian people are suffering, and our (nuclear) activities are legal. These sanctions are illegal and only benefit Israel.
Hassan Rouhani
Iran's president-elect was speaking after his historic election victory.
Hotel Review
The Diplomat SAS Radisson Bahrain
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport I followed the signs through to Immigration to have my passport checked, and to buy ...
Keep readingRecord Your Vote
Should tax havens be forced to lift their shroud of secrecy?
Malaysia Sun
Malaysia Sun - Malaysian news as it happensNewspapers the world over strive to provide readers with the ultimate news coverage.
The Malaysia Sun is no exception.
As an online news service we have advantages over traditional newspapers in that stories can be added and updated 24 hours day.
Our objective is to provide the most comprehensive Malaysian news available, from our resources, contracted wire services and an inventory of some thousands of sources comprising newspapers, cable and TV networks, radio stations, public broadcasters, NGOs and others, Malaysian news is a priority.
National news comes first. We do however strive to provide a complete news services for our readers. World news headlines top several of our pages, we also provide news on what's happening in business, and in the financial markets.
Whether it's the latest Nikkei 225 reading in Tokyo, the sterling exchange rate in London, or the status of the Nasdaq in New York, whether it's local Malaysia news, the weather forecast for Malaysia you'll find it all in the Malaysia Sun.
From Johor to Kelantan and Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysia Sun should be your number one choice for breaking news - local, regional, and national.
- Dalian Wanda Group to buy UK yacht maker and hotel property
- Lundbeck and several drug firms fined for pact to delay generic drugs
- S.Korean airlines ban shark fin as cargo
- BRIEF-Rolls-Royce to deliver engines worth $1.4 bln at list prices to Philippine Airlines
- Rajan rules out more steps to curb gold import
- UNESCO adds 6 Syrian sites in List of World Heritage in Danger
- China to introduce death penalty for environmental polluters
- UAEs efforts to preserve environment exemplary says daily
- Ancient Syria sites listed as endangered on UNESCO world heritage list
- End the scepticism Environment Secretary Owen Paterson urges UK to adopt use of GM crop technology
- Dalian Wanda Group to buy UK yacht maker and hotel property
- Spain urged to pursue further reforms to generate growth and jobs
- Females prefer biological fitness than other traits in potential mates
- Johnny Depp opens up about vision problem
- Study explains why appetizers matter more when youre dining out with friends
- How European Public Broadcasters Cash Crunch Affects Hollywood
- Southeast Asia e-tailer Lazada raises $100M in funding
- LinkedIn suffers site outage due to DNS issue
- Sony Shareholders Press CEO on Proposed Hollywood Sell-Off
- Microsoft Reverses Decision to Impose Restrictions on Used Games for Xbox One
- Losing weight boosts memory in older women
- New drug offers new hope for AMD sufferers
- MMR Booster Vaccine Does Not Appear To Worsen Disease Activity In Children With Juvenile Arthritis
- British Olympic rowing champion Hosking retires aged 27
- High school seniors graduate
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get the latest Malaysia Sun headlines delivered to your inbox.

