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NATO scrambles jets after deepest drone breach yet into Romania

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:48:00 +08:00

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian and German NATO fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday near Romania's border with Ukraine to respond to a drone incursion that penetrated deeper than ever into Romanian airspace, in what Bucharest called a Russian provocation. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/25/nato-scrambles-jets-after-deepest-drone-breach-yet-into-romania">Read full story</a>

Sabah polls: 92% turnout for early voting, says EC

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:42:00 +08:00

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded over 92% early voter turnout across the state on Tuesday (Nov 25). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/25/sabah-polls-92-turnout-for-early-voting-says-ec">Read full story</a>

Floods subside in Terengganu, all evacuees allowed to return home

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:39:00 +08:00

KUALA TERENGGANU: Flooding in Terengganu has fully receded, with all 68 victims from 24 families in Besut allowed to return home on Tuesday (Nov 25). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/25/floods-subside-in-terengganu-all-evacuees-allowed-to-return-home">Read full story</a>

How French teachers' pensions leave students falling behind

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +08:00

PARIS (Reuters) -France's education budget is being squeezed by its pension system: of the 90 billion euros earmarked for schools next year, more than a quarter will go to retired teachers rather than under-resourced classrooms, Reuters calculations show. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/25/how-french-teachers039-pensions-leave-students-falling-behind">Read full story</a>

Russia says amended US peace plan must reflect 'spirit and letter' of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:21:00 +08:00

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that an amended peace plan for Ukraine must reflect the "spirit and letter" of understandings reached between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump at their Alaska summit. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/25/russia-says-amended-us-peace-plan-must-reflect-039spirit-and-letter039-of-trump-putin-summit-in-alaska">Read full story</a>

Sabah polls: Hajiji trains GRS guns on KDM, Warisan

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:21:00 +08:00

KUDAT: Caretaker chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor's campaign rolled into Sabah's northern Kudat as he trained Gabungan Rakyat Sabah's (GRS) attack on its opponents, Parti KDM and Warisan. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/25/sabah-polls-hajiji-trains-grs-guns-on-kdm-warisan">Read full story</a>

Hatyai flood: 310 Malaysians rescued by Sg Petani volunteer fire team in 'lightning trip'

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:12:00 +08:00

ALOR SETAR: The SOS mission resembled a lightning raid as 310 Malaysians stranded by floods in Hatyai were evacuated from the half-submerged town with the help of a Malaysian volunteer fire and rescue team on Tuesday (Nov 25) afternoon. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/25/hatyai-flood-310-malaysians-rescued-by-sg-petani-volunteer-fire-team-in-039lightning-trip039">Read full story</a>

Five missing anglers from capsized boat found safe, says MMEA

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:06:00 +08:00

SHAH ALAM: Five anglers who went missing after their boat capsized in bad weather off Pulau Ketam on Sunday (Nov 23) were found safe on Monday (Nov 24) afternoon. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/25/five-missing-anglers-from-capsized-boat-found-safe-says-mmea">Read full story</a>

Sarawak GOF seizes smuggled goods worth RM5.08mil

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:04:00 +08:00

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade has seized frozen products, diesel, liquor and cigarettes worth RM5.08mil in Ops Taring, conducted from Nov 11 to Monday (Nov 24). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/25/sarawak-gof-seizes-smuggled-goods-worth-rm508mil">Read full story</a>

Sudan's warring factions have not yet accepted peace plan, Trump advisor says

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +08:00

ABU DHABI (Reuters) -The United States presented the warring Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with a strong text for a peace plan but neither side has accepted it, senior U.S. envoy Massad Boulos said on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/25/sudan039s-warring-factions-have-not-yet-accepted-peace-plan-trump-advisor-says">Read full story</a>

WCT posts softer 3Q25 earnings

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:42:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: WCT Holdings Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25) plunged 94% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM10.5mil, as it continues to caution against a challenging environment for the engineering and construction industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/wct-posts-softer-3q25-earnings">Read full story</a>

Allianz Malaysia’s 3Q net profit rises to RM234.17mil

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:27:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Malaysia Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM234.17 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, up from RM183.18 million a year earlier. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/allianz-malaysias-3q-net-profit-rises-to-rm23417mil">Read full story</a>

Hektar REIT sees growth with asset enhancement, strategic acquisitions

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:15:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT) said its asset enhancement and tenancy remixing initiatives have begun to yield encouraging results, as reflected in rising occupancy levels and positive rental reversions across its portfolio. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/hektar-reit-sees-growth-with-asset-enhancement-strategic-acquisitions">Read full story</a>

Ringgit extends gains vs US dollar on dovish Fed signals

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:02:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued to perform favourably against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, as the greenback weakened on dovish remarks by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/ringgit-extends-gains-vs-us-dollar-on-dovish-fed-signals">Read full story</a>

Favelle Favco secures RM79mil in new crane orders

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:53:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Favelle Favco Bhd (FFB) has secured new purchase orders worth a combined RM79mil through its subsidiaries, Favelle Favco Cranes Pty Ltd and Favelle Favco Cranes (M) Sdn Bhd. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/favelle-favco-secures-rm79mil-in-new-crane-orders">Read full story</a>

Oriental Kopi expands cafes and eyes international markets

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:38:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Oriental Kopi Holdings Bhd will continue to focus on expanding its cafe outlets in Malaysia and pursuing entry into new overseas markets as part of its growth strategy. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/oriental-kopi-expands-cafes-and-eyes-international-markets">Read full story</a>

DRB-Hicom posts higher 3Q revenue

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:29:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: DRB-Hicom Bhd will remain committed to its digitalisation journey, optimising operations and strengthening efficiency across all segments. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/drb-hicom-posts-higher-3q-revenue">Read full story</a>

Takaful Malaysia 3Q net profit rises to RM115.42mil on lower claims

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:16:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) posted a higher net profit of RM115.42 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), up from RM100.65 million a year ago, mainly due to lower claims incurred. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/takaful-malaysia-3q-net-profit-rises-to-rm11542mil-on-lower-claims">Read full story</a>

MRCB’s 80% buyout in Bukit Jalil Sentral Property from EPF deemed 'fair and reasonable"

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:04:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: An independent adviser has advised Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd's (MRCB) shareholders to vote in favour of the RM1.58bil cash purchase of the remaining 80% interest in Bukit Jalil Sentral Property Sdn Bhd (BJSP) from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/mrcbs-80-buyout-in-bukit-jalil-sentral-property-from-epf-deemed-039fair-and-reasonable">Read full story</a>

PSP Energy's IPO oversubscribed by 5.87 times

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: PSP Energy Bhd's public portion of the initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 5.87 times ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market on Dec 4, 2025. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/25/psp-energy039s-ipo-oversubscribed-by-587-times">Read full story</a>

Letting the young live in luxury

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +08:00

Affordable living quarters has long been a problem in South-East Asia, particularly among young people. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/10/05/letting-the-young-live-in-luxury">Read full story</a>

Making parking a cruise

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +08:00

It's an all-too familiar story in Malaysia. Urban centres that are choked with vehicles, traffic jams and lots of time spent driving in search of a parking spot, which in turn contributes to further congestion. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/28/making-parking-a-cruise">Read full story</a>

Notti makes good with pet nutrition

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +08:00

Data from Fortune Business Insights reveals that the global pet food market was valued around US$120bil last year. The segment is projected to grow to US$193bil within the next decade, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 5%. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2024/09/21/notti-makes-good-with-pet-nutrition">Read full story</a>

Serving up a platter of health

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +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 07:00:00 +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 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>

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>

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>