Mechanical and electrical engineering firm West River is raising RM27.9 million through its ACE Market debut, aiming to leverage on the booming property sector and energy efficiency trends. But is this the right time to go public amidst global economic uncertainty? We discuss the plans and prospects of West River with its Managing Director Stanley Lim.

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Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA) stands at the intersection of regulation and innovation, safeguarding public health while advancing the nation’s medtech ambitions. From AI-driven diagnostics to global partnerships, the MDA is positioning Malaysia as a regional hub. Aisalli Ayub speaks to CEO Dr. Muralitharan Paramasua who shares his insights on MDA’s strategy, enforcement, and the future of digital health in Malaysia.

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Sarawak-based Reach Ten Holdings is scaling up its digital infrastructure ambitions with a RM104 million IPO—marking the state’s first Main Market listing in 15 years. With a strong focus on profitable growth, the company is expanding its reach through fibre rollouts, 4G/5G towers, and satellite upgrades across rural regions in East Malaysia. Aisalli Ayub talks to Managing Director Leo Chin about the company’s business strategy and how Reach Ten is positioning itself in Malaysia’s evolving digital economy.

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In the 2024 Budget Speech, the Prime Minister proposed a new law for urban renewal, with the bill expected to be tabled this year. However, this Urban Renewal Act, currently open for public consultation is not without its controversies. Dr. Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, tells us about how to ensure the interests of all stakeholders are protected.

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Fibromat a geotechnical solutions company is transferring from the Leap to the Ace Market. We speak to Danny Ng, CEO, Fibromat Berhad about why they are making that shift, strategies for growth and the benefits of being "buatan Malaysia”.

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Construction and earthworks firm Wawasan Dengkil made its ACE Market debut on 25 March, but its share price has since trailed its IPO price of 25 sen. What does this portend about the prospects of the company? We discuss the future plans with Lim Soon Yik, Executive Director of Wawasan Dengkil.

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Dominating the headlines these past weeks was how US President Donald Trump's trade policies - and the subsequent reversals of some - have impacted the global economy and world markets, from equities to bonds to commodities. Katrina Ell, Director & Head of Asia-Pacific Economics at Moody's Analytics helps us unpack how the Trump administration’s unpredictable trade moves are reshaping Asia’s economies, investor confidence, and Malaysia’s growth outlook.

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Once a Hong Kong TV giant, TVB is now eyeing Southeast Asia for growth. Desmond Chan, General Manager of TVB International, discusses the company’s push into Malaysia, the challenges of digital transformation, and whether the broadcaster can turn the corner after years of losses.

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