WHY YIELD WHEN YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL?
With RM104.6 million cash and a low gearing of 0.03 times as of 31 December 2023, Fiamma does not seem to be in desperate need of liquidity. So, why Fiamma would “relinquish” its control of the two subsidiaries that own two prime lands in Kuala Lumpur to a related party?
DEEPSEEK’S AI DISRUPTION: WHAT MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
For the past two years, global tech stocks have been riding on the AI wave, adding billions – if not trillions - to their market valuations. However, with the rise of DeepSeek which delivers high-level performance while using significantly less processing power at a fraction of the cost, the party may not last much longer.
SANDING DOWN THE EDGES: CAN MALAYSIA’S FURNITURE INDUSTRY STAY ON TOP?
Despite economic challenges, Muar-based listed furniture companies have shown resilience through cost management, market expansion, and operational efficiency, with strong export demand and market positioning driving positive revenue growth.
EXIT OF ETHICS – REXIT’S DATA CONCERN
The convictions of two major shareholders over personal data breach offence across the Strait of Johor may have caught Rexit’s shareholders off guard. That said, it is commendable that Rexit has taken proactive measures to ensure its data integrity, mitigate the damage, and work toward restoring investors' confidence.
APLOMBS AND QUALMS IN MAHB SALE
The proposed privatisation of Malaysia Airports was nonetheless the newsmaker of 2024, eliciting intense debates and contrasting views from almost all walks of life.