The Edge Malaysia

10/01/2026

(Edge Weekly) The launch of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd’s (Perodua) first electric vehicle (EV) model, the QV-E, was much anticipated, as it would be the first model developed locally, rather than using a donor platform. The Edge met with the auto group’s president and CEO Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad to find out Perodua’s strategy for its first indigenous EV model and what’s in store for the group over the next five years.

The launch of Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd’s (Perodua) first electric vehicle (EV) model, the QV-E, was much anticipated, as it would be the first model developed locally, rather than using a donor platform such as the Proton e.MAS 7.

09/01/2026

Tomei’s MD Datuk Ng Yih Pyng expects the current gold rally can be maintained. This and more in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

09/01/2026

(Highlight) The United Malays National Organisation, which for decades dominated Malaysian politics and remains a key member of the ruling coalition, is set to renew a push for the release of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak next week, even as it steps back from threats to quit the government. - Bloomberg

The United Malays National Organisation, which for decades dominated Malaysian politics and remains a key member of the ruling coalition, is set to renew a push for the release of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak next week, even as it steps back from threats to quit the government...

09/01/2026

Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Friday.

09/01/2026

Banking stocks feel familiar, offer stable earnings, and dividends of ~5% - but do you truly understand how banks operate? 🤔

In this video, we break down:
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From deposits ➡️ lending ➡️ profits - we decode the key metrics that separate strong banks from weak ones

💡Watch this week’s EdgeUp to understand how banks make money and how to read their financials

09/01/2026

(Highlight) The Federal Court on Friday rejected Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) application for leave to appeal against Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul’s decision to let four Sabah members of Parliament to keep their seats after they withdrew their support for Bersatu following the 15th general election (GE15), in a 2-1 split decision.

The Federal Court on Friday rejected Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) application for leave to appeal against Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul’s decision to let four Sabah members of Parliament to keep their seats after they withdrew their support for Bersatu following the 15t...

09/01/2026

(Highlight) Civil society groups have criticised the decision by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) in declaring no further action (NFA) against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Yayasan Akalbudi case, especially after prosecutors had already proven a prima facie case.

Civil society groups have criticised the decision by the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) in declaring no further action (NFA) against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Yayasan Akalbudi case, especially after prosecutors had already proven a prima facie case.

09/01/2026

(New Listing) MiniMax Group Inc, one of China’s largest generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) start-ups, surged in Hong Kong after an initial public offering (IPO) that raised US$619 million (RM2.52 billion). - Bloomberg

MiniMax Group Inc, one of China’s largest generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) start-ups, surged in Hong Kong after an initial public offering (IPO) that raised US$619 million (RM2.52 billion).

09/01/2026

(Economic Focus) Malaysia’s consumer spending grew at a slower pace in November as wholesale and retail sales growth moderated after a blistering pace a month earlier.

Malaysia’s consumer spending grew at a slower pace in November as wholesale and retail sales growth moderated after a blistering pace a month earlier.

09/01/2026

(Sector Focus) Malaysia’s industrial output grew at a slower-than-expected pace in November 2025, as factory production and electricity generation decelerated, official data showed.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): Malaysia’s industrial output grew at a slower-than-expected pace in November 2025, as factory production and electricity generation decelerated, official data showed.

09/01/2026

(Economic Focus) Malaysia’s jobless rate fell to its lowest in more than a decade in November as the number of people hired rose amid a steadily expanding labour force, official data showed.

Malaysia’s jobless rate fell to its lowest in more than a decade in November as the number of people hired rose amid a steadily expanding labour force, official data showed. The unemployment rate in November was 2.9%, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said in a statement on Friday. Econ...

09/01/2026

(Vegoils) RHB Investment Bank expects the crude palm oil (CPO) price to decrease slightly to RM4,250 per tonne in 2026 from RM4,306 per tonne last year due to more balanced global supply and demand dynamics.

RHB Investment Bank expects the crude palm oil (CPO) price to decrease slightly to RM4,250 per tonne in 2026 from RM4,306 per tonne last year due to more balanced global supply and demand dynamics.