Corporate governance

Shareholder questions S’pore construction firm OKP’s large cash pile, board defends strategy

OKP Holdings says strong cash reserves are needed to support projects and manage risks in construction.

MSCI delays high-stakes Indonesia market review after downgrade fears spooked investors

MSCI's warning of a potential downgrade in late January triggered a market rout, resignations of key market officials and a series of market reforms.

Wilmar shareholder questions board’s performance after costly legal woes

The minority investor questioned whether Wilmar's board has the independence to safeguard shareholder interests.

No further action against Popiah King Sam Goi for breach of takeover code

The Securities Industry Council said it will take no further action against Mr Sam Goi for his 2023 breach of a rule in the Singapore code on takeovers and mergers.

Snap polls for Malaysia in 2026 unlikely as PM Anwar bets on riding out ‘corporate mafia’ storm

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is unlikely to call for early polls in 2026 after the "corporate mafia" scandal engulfed members of his inner circle.

WNBA, players’ union agree ‘transformative’ labour deal: Reports

Caitlin Clark, one of the WNBA's stars, talking on stage before an NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Feb 1.

MAS eyes changes to corporate governance code on boards’ roles in value creation, investor engagement

MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun said it will closely track the progress and outcomes of the “Value Unlock” programme and gather feedback.

Vibrant Group claims no prior knowledge of former CEO Eric Khua’s failed appeal and jail sentence

Vibrant's former CEO Eric Khua received a 13-month jail sentence for causing grievous hurt.

Toyota plans $24 billion unwinding of strategic shareholdings in watershed move

Regulators have been encouraging Japanese companies to unwind their cross-shareholdings. a practice seen as insulating management from shareholders.

Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost is haunting the grand old men of capitalism

The shadow cast by Jeffrey Epstein continues to grow over corporate titans and others as more details emerge from the US Department of Justice files.

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