The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the US has the potential to pave the way for new investments into Perak, particularly in the non-radioactive rare earth element (NR-REE) sector.

KUALA LUMPUR: Zantat Holdings Bhd has launched the RM8mil Zantat Poly+Cal Innovation Lab to advance polymer and calcium carbonate R&D and strengthen the country's sustainable materials sector.

（吉隆坡27日讯）征达控股（ZANTAT,0301,创业板工业产品服务组）正式启动投资规模达800万令吉的Poly+Cal创新实验室。征达控股董事经理曾斌渊在文告中表示，上述新设施标志着该公司在策略布局上的重大跃进，以将碳酸钙从传统的低成本填充材料重新定位为一种绿色环保材料，并通过创新与技术推动该公司迈向价值链更高端。Poly+Cal创新实验室的定位是结合研究、测试与协作的创意中心，为国内碳酸钙行业第一座本土业者拥有的同类研发设施，让征达控股有能力在内部开展先进聚合物—碳酸钙的研究与概念验证...

近期，多家新上市公司挂牌不久即出现亏损或盈利大幅缩水，这状况引发市场关注。

REGULATORS are said to be looking at imposing bumiputera equity requirements for initial public offerings (IPOs) on the ACE Market, sources familiar with the matter tell The Edge. The move, if it materalises, will align the bumiputera shareholding requirement with that of the Main Marke...

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.

Having raised RM18.2 million from its initial public offering (IPO) in March, Zantat Holdings Bhd (KL:ZANTAT) is now seeking to raise another estimated RM14 million via a special issue of shares to Bumiputera investors.

（吉隆坡10日讯）征达控股（ZANTAT,0301,创业板工业产品服务组）宣布，拟特别发行最多4000万新普通股或占扩大后已发行股票数量的12.5％，以符合土著投资者的持股比率。根据文告，该公司是在今年3月27日在创业板上市，而公司在达到主板上市的盈利要求后的一年内，需要将12.5％的已发行股票分配给投资、贸易及工业部（MITI）批准的土著投资者。截至2023年12月31日的财政年的经审计财务报表，该公司在已达到了在主板上市的盈利要求，因此需在2024年12月31日前达到土著的股权条件。至...

Cooking oil distributor Sik Cheong Bhd (KL:SCB) closed 33% higher on its ACE Market debut.

Zantat Holdings Bhd managing director Ivan Chan says the launch of its bioplastic compound Earthya has been well-received by the industry, with increasing interest coming from both existing and potential clients.

（吉隆坡23日讯）征达控股（Zantat Holdings Bhd，KL:ZANTAT）公布，截至3月杪2024财政年首季净赚190万令吉，营业额为2880万令吉，主要来自碳酸钙生产业务。

Zantat Holdings Bhd (KL:ZANTAT) posted a net profit of RM1.9 million, on the back of RM28.8 million in revenue, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1QFY2024), derived from the production of ground calcium carbonate.

KUALA LUMPUR: Zantat Holdings Bhd managing director Ivan Chan says the launch of its bioplastic compound Earthya has been well-received by the industry, with increasing interest coming from both existing and potential clients.

（吉隆坡23日讯）今日上市大马交易所创业板的Topmix Bhd预计，其在北马地区的扩张将推动盈利增长。

Topmix Bhd, a surface decorative company listed on Tuesday, expects its expansion in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia to boost its earnings growth. The northern region, particularly Penang, has seen an influx of foreign investors, leading to higher income levels and rapid development of housing and commercial projects, which all “bode well for Topmix’s expansion plans", said managing director Teo Quek Siang.

Despite the tension in the Middle East, Keyfield International Bhd, an oil and gas services firm, said that its work orders are uninterrupted as its vessels are predominantly operating in Southeast Asia.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Thursday driven by heavyweights such as utilities and industrial players. FTSE Bursa Malaysia (FBM) KLCI closed 1.06 per cent or 16.23 points higher at 1,553.24 versus 1,537.01 on Wednesday's closing bell. The key index opened at 1,538.98 ...

Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday on Thursday, buoyed by persistent bargain-hunting in most heavyweight stocks. At 12.30pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) advanced 14.31 points or 0.93% to 1,551.32 from Wednesday’s close of 1,537.01.

（吉隆坡2日讯）分析员表示，市场情绪改善，提振马股连续第三天收高。