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Maxis shares surge on fresh U Mobile merger talk

Renewed buzz around a mega-merger between Maxis and rival U Mobile sent the telco’s stock climbing in morning trade, though analysts caution that any deal could trigger near-term earnings drag

Maxis neither deny nor confirm merger report

According to its website, Maxis currently has a market capitalisation of US$6.7 billion to US$6.9 billion (RM27.2 billion to RM28.3 billion) as of October 2026

End of Bumiputera majority stake? Sunway makes RM3.15 per share takeover offer for IJM Corp

Despite earlier denials, Sunway’s bid to acquire IJM Corp could reshape Malaysia’s construction sector

Board not aware of proposal: IJM denies merger talks with Sunway Bhd

Both companies clarify that no discussions have taken place, despite media reports of a potential share exchange deal

Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports