Sedania Delivers 41% Revenue Surge in 1QFY26, Driven by Strong Consumer Brands and Fintech Momentum

EBITDA quadruples; Group returns to operating profit as both core segments post double-digit growth By Phubieyas Ahmad PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 – Sedania Innovator Bhd (SEDANIA) has kicked off its financial year with a sharp acceleration in performance, registering a 41% year-on-year leap in revenue for the first quarter ended 30 September 2025 (1QFY26). The…

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ASEAN’s New Stability Doctrine: The Path to Sustainable, Long-Term Growth

Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist at Juwai IQI By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 – ASEAN enters 2025 with a renewed strategic identity: macroeconomic stability as the region’s core doctrine for long-term, sustainable growth. With more than 710 million people and a projected GDP of USD 4.7–5.0 trillion by 2030, Southeast…

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Trump’s Presence Boosts Malaysia’s Standing in ASEAN’s Economic Balance

Economist Alicia García-Herrero says Trump’s attendance at the 47th ASEAN Summit gave Malaysia a rare advantage, but the challenge lies in turning symbolic diplomacy into real economic gains. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur underscored the shifting dynamics of U.S.–China rivalry in Southeast…

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Professor Geoffrey Williams, Founder and Director of Williams Business Consultancy Sdn Bhd

Prof. Geoffrey Williams: Malaysia Must Cut Protectionist Policies to Unlock U.S. Trade Deal Benefits

Prof. Geoffrey Williams shares his analysis on the economic impact of the U.S.–Malaysia trade pact signed during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit, hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, drew international attention with the presence of U.S. President Donald…

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