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QuickCheck; Did the police come across a dead body in a car in Sabak Bernam?

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:34:00 +08:00

POLICE on patrol would find many things on their shifts, including road users who break traffic rules or people in need of help. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2024/09/17/quickcheck-did-the-police-come-across-a-dead-body-in-a-car-in-sabak-bernam">Read full story</a>

Accepting allocations MOU terms like agreeing to gag order, says Muhyiddin

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:32:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional will be prevented from speaking up on 3R (race, religion and royalty) and LGBT issues under the draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) on allocations for the Opposition, claims Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/accepting-allocations-mou-terms-like-agreeing-to-gag-order-says-muhyiddin">Read full story</a>

Labourers fail to get murder conviction quashed but escape gallows

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:30:00 +08:00

PUTRAJAYA: Two general workers escaped the hangman's noose when the Federal Court rejected their appeal against a murder conviction but commuted their death sentences to 30 years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane each. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/labourers-fail-to-get-murder-conviction-quashed-but-escape-gallows">Read full story</a>

Dolphin carcass found on beach in Perlis

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:20:00 +08:00

KANGAR: The carcass of a dolphin, weighing about 130kg, was found in the Kuala Sungai Padang area near here on Tuesday (Sept 17). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/dolphin-carcass-found-on-beach-in-perlis">Read full story</a>

Popular Penang seaside spots bashed by strong winds and tides combo

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:17:00 +08:00

GEORGE TOWN: A devastating combo of strong winds and unusually high tides at noon brought waves slamming into seaside spots today, forcing many to look for shelter. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/popular-penang-seaside-spots-bashed-by-strong-winds-and-tides-combo">Read full story</a>

1MDB lawsuit: Arul Kanda unaware of 'investments' and their value, Tony Pua tells court

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:12:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy was uncertain of the value of the company's "investments" or if they even existed, the High Court here was told. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/1mdb-lawsuit-arul-kanda-unaware-of-039investments039-and-their-value-tony-pua-tells-court">Read full story</a>

Mahkota polls: Humble Syed Hussien a true man of the people, says Dr Wee

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:09:00 +08:00

KLUANG: The approachable and humble nature of Barisan Nasional's Mahkota by-election candidate Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah makes it easy for people here to get to know him, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/mahkota-polls-humble-syed-hussien-a-true-man-of-the-people-says-dr-wee">Read full story</a>

Russian journalist jailed for anti-war statements starts hunger strike

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:09:00 +08:00

LONDON (Reuters) - Maria Ponomarenko, a journalist from Siberia serving a six-year prison sentence for speaking out against the war in Ukraine, has declared a hunger strike, according to her publication and a supporter. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/09/17/russian-journalist-jailed-for-anti-war-statements-starts-hunger-strike">Read full story</a>

Tin powder, luxury car latest contraband items seized by Melaka Customs

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:03:00 +08:00

MELAKA: Tin powder and a luxury car are the latest contraband items seized by the Melaka Customs Department. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/tin-powder-luxury-car-latest-contraband-items-seized-by-melaka-customs">Read full story</a>

Sabah PAS invites non-Muslims to join as associate members

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:58:00 +08:00

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PAS is inviting non-Muslims to join as associate members in line with recent amendments to the party constitution. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/09/17/sabah-pas-invites-non-muslims-to-join-as-associate-members">Read full story</a>

Bursa Malaysia ends on upbeat note; Ringgit hits 20-month high

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:25:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia finished Tuesday on a positive note, with some stocks reaching their limit highs, driven by positive sentiments. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/bursa-malaysia-ends-on-upbeat-note-ringgit-hits-20-month-high">Read full story</a>

Oil prices steady as US output concerns counter tepid Chinese demand

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:51:00 +08:00

OIL prices were steady on Tuesday, after rising more than $1 in the previous session, as traders assessed concerns over U.S. production in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine and also the prospect of lower U.S. crude stockpiles. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/oil-prices-steady-as-us-output-concerns-counter-tepid-chinese-demand">Read full story</a>

Gold hovers near record high ahead of Fed rate verdict

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:16:00 +08:00

GOLD prices hovered near a record high on Tuesday, ahead of the anticipated start of the U.S. interest rate reduction cycle, which could see policymakers deliver an outsized cut. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/gold-hovers-near-record-high-ahead-of-fed-rate-verdict">Read full story</a>

7-Eleven parent's new security rating won't affect a buyout, Japan minister says

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:58:00 +08:00

TOKYO: The new classification of 7-Eleven's parent company as "core" to Japanese national security will not raise hurdles to a potential buyout, Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday, comments that appeared aimed at easing investor concerns about the move. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/7-eleven-parent039s-new-security-rating-won039t-affect-a-buyout-japan-minister-says">Read full story</a>

Indonesia's trade surplus beats forecast in August on export recovery

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:33:00 +08:00

JAKARTA: Indonesia's trade surplus rose to a three-month high in August, topping forecasts, as exports grew much faster than expected, official data showed on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/indonesia039s-trade-surplus-beats-forecast-in-august-on-export-recovery">Read full story</a>

Tupperware Brands plans to file for bankruptcy, Bloomberg News reports

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:10:00 +08:00

TUPPERWARE Brands is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the plans. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/tupperware-brands-plans-to-file-for-bankruptcy-bloomberg-news-reports">Read full story</a>

PUC appoints Wayne Lim as group CCO

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:55:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: PUC Bhd has appointed Wayne Lim Beng Chai as group chief commercial officer (GCCO), effective immediately. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/puc-appoints-wayne-lim-as-group-cco">Read full story</a>

Dollar pinned down by 50 bp Fed cut wagers

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:34:00 +08:00

SINGAPORE: The dollar traded near its lowest levels of the year on Tuesday, on the eve of the expected start to a U.S. easing cycle that markets are betting may begin with an outsized rate cut. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/dollar-pinned-down-by-50-bp-fed-cut-wagers">Read full story</a>

Short selling of APB Resources shares suspended by Bursa

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:18:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has suspended the intraday short-selling (IDSS) for APB Resources Bhd due to a significant decline in its share prices, falling more than 15%. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/short-selling-of-apb-resources-shares-suspended-by-bursa">Read full story</a>

Anwar: Halal industry more comprehensive, can complement Islamic economy

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:02:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The halal industry can complement the Islamic economy, as it is inclusive and comprehensive, and gives a positive impact on the broader community, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/17/anwar-halal-industry-more-comprehensive-can-complement-islamic-economy">Read full story</a>

Serving up a platter of health

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +08:00

It's an alarming statistic. Over 54% of Malaysian adults are either overweight or obese, a sharp rise of nearly 10% since 2011, according to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/14/serving-up-a-platter-of-health">Read full story</a>

America’s top stock picker Benjamin sees beauty in chips

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

Snce the beginning of the century, when he started following the industry that makes silicon and germanium, whose units are measured in a billionth of a meter, or a nanometer, Adam Benjamin has helped investors profit from the smartest part of the world. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2023/12/30/americas-top-stock-picker-benjamin-sees-beauty-in-chips">Read full story</a>

A helping hand for local SMEs on their halal journey

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +08:00

Alliance Bank provides RM400mil Shariah-compliant financing to accelerate SMEs’ growth in the halal industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/11/08/a-helping-hand-for-local-smes-on-their-halal-journey">Read full story</a>

Be one of Malaysia’s Growth Champions

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:41:00 +08:00

LOCAL companies now have the opportunity to be recognised as a leading organisation based on their revenue growth in Malaysia <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/10/29/be-one-of-malaysias-growth-champions">Read full story</a>

SMEs can now seek financing from MFA

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) facing cash flow problems can seek alternative financing from a RM5bil fund offered by 25 registered financiers under the Malaysian Factors Association (MFA). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/09/24/smes-can-now-seek-financing-from-mfa">Read full story</a>

Furniture sold online, with a twist

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

Cuura.space targets property owners to refurbish their units affordably and quickly for the rental market <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/08/27/furniture-sold-online-with-a-twist">Read full story</a>

Small business owners receive help to thrive

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

Women entrepreneurs get assistance from US-based NGO through business coaching and networking sessions. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2022/07/19/small-business-owners-receive-help-to-thrive">Read full story</a>

Supporting the automation dream

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

Local PLM solutions provider to help manufacturing companies adopt Industry 4.0 <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/03/12/supporting-the-automation-dream">Read full story</a>

Business survival insights from homegrown SMEs

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +08:00

Maxis Business introduces web series to help small businesses excel in the new normal <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/03/07/business-survival-insights-from-homegrown-smes">Read full story</a>

Retailers must understand tech-driven shifts to better serve clients

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +08:00

WITH the increase in digitally savvy consumers, retailers and brands will have to stay on top of trends to ensure that they continue to capture a market that is evolving due to the impact of the pandemic. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/retailers-must-understand-tech-driven-shifts-to-better-serve-clients">Read full story</a>