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Paris decision proof that Sulu claim on Sabah has no merit, says Hajiji
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:14:00 +08:00
KOTA KINABALU: The claim on Sabah by the self-claimed Sulu sultanate heirs has been proven to be baseless with the decision of the Paris Court of Appeal that upholds Malaysia's challenge, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/paris-decision-proof-that-sulu-claim-on-sabah-has-no-merit-says-hajiji">Read full story</a>
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Russia says West trying to confuse the world over Nord Stream culprits
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:11:00 +08:00
(Reuters) - The Russian embassy in the United States said on Wednesday that a report the United States knew of a Ukrainian plan to attack the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines was part of a coordinated Western attempt to confuse the world over the truth. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/06/07/russia-says-west-trying-to-confuse-the-world-over-nord-stream-culprits">Read full story</a>
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Analysis-Germany's far-right rides high on anti-immigration, anti-green agenda
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:09:00 +08:00
BERLIN (Reuters) - The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is riding high in the polls to the alarm of mainstream parties and is on track to win three state votes in the east of the country with calls to stop migration and curb what it sees as a costly green agenda. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/06/07/analysis-germany039s-far-right-rides-high-on-anti-immigration-anti-green-agenda">Read full story</a>
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Duo plead not guilty to robbing elderly couple in Ipoh
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:08:00 +08:00
IPOH: Two men have claimed trial to a charge of robbing an elderly couple at their house in Bercham. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/duo-plead-not-guilty-to-robbing-elderly-couple-in-ipoh">Read full story</a>
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Shipping containers with inflammable material razed in Port Klang fire
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:58:00 +08:00
KLANG: Containers carrying highly inflammable material caught fire at North Port here on Wednesday (June 7). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/shipping-containers-with-inflammable-material-razed-in-port-klang-fire">Read full story</a>
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Two bodies found floating in Kepong Metropolitan Park lake
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:51:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Two bodies were found floating in the Taman Tasik Metropolitan Kepong lake on Wednesday (June 7). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/two-bodies-found-floating-in-kepong-metropolitan-park-lake">Read full story</a>
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Victor Sanjos takes over as Esscom commander
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:47:00 +08:00
KOTA KINABALU: Just three weeks after the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) got its new commander, another person has now been appointed again. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/victor-sanjos-takes-over-as-esscom-commander">Read full story</a>
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Saarani: Perak has no problem selling sand, stones to Penang
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:38:00 +08:00
IPOH: Perak has no issues to sell sand and stones to Penang for its Penang South Islands (PSI) project if there is a request, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/saarani-perak-has-no-problem-selling-sand-stones-to-penang">Read full story</a>
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Our responsibility to focus on the people, says Dr Wee
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:30:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Elected representatives have a responsibility to focus on the rakyat and re-develop Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/our-responsibility-to-focus-on-the-people-says-dr-wee">Read full story</a>
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PDRM's legendary intel officer Zulkifli Abdul Aziz passes away
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:29:00 +08:00
KOTA KINABALU: Zulkifli Abdul Aziz is a name unknown to most Malaysians. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/07/pdrm039s-legendary-intel-officer-zulkifli-abdul-aziz-passes-away">Read full story</a>
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Solarvest launches smart solar PV and green hydrogen testbed in Sarawak
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:24:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Solarvest Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, Solarvest Borneo Sdn Bhd has launched the Smart Solar PV and Green Hydrogen Testbed (Testbed) with the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) and Huawei Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) as an initiative to develop the clean energy industry in the Borneo region. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/solarvest-launches-smart-solar-pv-and-green-hydrogen-testbed-in-sarawak">Read full story</a>
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Thai business group keeps 2023 GDP growth outlook at 3.0 to 3.5%
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:12:00 +08:00
BANGKOK: Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.0% to 3.5% this year, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday, unchanged from its previous forecast as the tourism sector gathers strength and exports remain sluggish. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/thai-business-group-keeps-2023-gdp-growth-outlook-at-30-to-35">Read full story</a>
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FBM KLCI stays in the red at midday break
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:44:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI remained in negative territory at midday as it climbed out of morning lows but sentiment stayed bearish. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/fbm-klci-stays-in-the-red-at-midday-break">Read full story</a>
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Australia c.bank steps up warning of more rate hikes even as growth slumps
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:08:00 +08:00
SYDNEY: Australia's central bank chief on Wednesday stepped up a warning of more rate hikes ahead to temper rising price pressures, even as risk of a steep economic downturn heightens with data showing GDP expanded at its weakest pace in 1-1/2 years last quarter. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/australia-cbank-steps-up-warning-of-more-rate-hikes-even-as-growth-slumps">Read full story</a>
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China's exports tumble in May, imports slow
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:30:00 +08:00
BEIJING: China's exports fell a much faster than expected 7.5% in May year-on-year, while imports contracted at a slower pace, dropping 4.5%, customs data showed on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/china039s-exports-tumble-in-may-imports-slow">Read full story</a>
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US tightens crackdown on crypto with lawsuits against Coinbase, Binance
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:12:00 +08:00
NEW YORK: The top U.S. securities regulator sued cryptocurrency platform Coinbase on Tuesday, the second lawsuit in two days against a major crypto exchange, in a dramatic escalation of a crackdown on the industry and one that could dramatically transform a market that has largely operated outside regulation. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/us-tightens-crackdown-on-crypto-with-lawsuits-against-coinbase-binance">Read full story</a>
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Edelteq jumps 212.5% on trading debut on ACE Market
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:25:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Edelteq Holdings Bhd made its debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia at 75 sen, a 212.5% premium over its issue price of 24 sen. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/edelteq-jumps-2125-on-trading-debut-on-ace-market">Read full story</a>
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UEM Sunrise's Kelana Jaya land purchase a positive
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:06:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research is positive on UEM Sunrise Bhd's acquisition of freehold land measuring 3.7 hectares in Kelana Jaya for RM155mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/uem-sunrise039s-kelana-jaya-land-purchase-a-positive">Read full story</a>
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Ringgit rebounds to open higher versus US dollar
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:54:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded from its losses to open marginally higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by the rising oil price amid a slightly weaker greenback. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/ringgit-rebounds-to-open-higher-versus-us-dollar">Read full story</a>
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Global semiconductor equipment billings grow 9% in 1Q
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:31:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 9% year-over-year to US$26.8bil in the first quarter of 2023, according to US-based Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers Industry (SEMI). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/06/07/global-semiconductor-equipment-billings-grow-9-in-1q">Read full story</a>
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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>
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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>
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SMEs can now seek financing from MFA
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +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>
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Furniture sold online, with a twist
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +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>
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Small business owners receive help to thrive
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +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>
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Supporting the automation dream
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +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>
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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>
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Filling the gap for digital talents
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +08:00
THE ongoing digitalisation process could see many tech companies flourish in the coming years. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/filling-the-gap-for-digital-talents">Read full story</a>
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Retailers must understand tech-driven shifts to better serve clients
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +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>
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Ultra-rich steered toward new ESG entrepreneurs
Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +08:00
HIGH net-worth clients at Barclays Plc are being steered toward sustainable investment products that tap into a new class of environmental, social and governance (ESG) –related entrepreneurs. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/ultra-rich-steered-toward-new-esg-entrepreneurs">Read full story</a>