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Ten states apply to SPAN to review water tariffs

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:04:00 +08:00

CYBERJAYA: Ten states have submitted applications to the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) to review their water tariff rates. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/09/ten-states-apply-to-span-to-review-water-tariffs">Read full story</a>

France's Macron, UK's Starmer to discuss immigration, Ukraine on second day of state visit

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:57:00 +08:00

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host French President Emmanuel Macron for lunch at Downing Street on the second day of a state visit on Wednesday, with the pair poised to discuss subjects like immigration and Ukraine. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/09/france039s-macron-uk039s-starmer-to-discuss-immigration-ukraine-on-second-day-of-state-visit">Read full story</a>

Social media influencer ‘CEO Baru' charged with sending lewd messages to minor

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:52:00 +08:00

GOMBAK: A social media influencer dubbed "CEO Baru" will be prosecuted in connection with sending lewd messages to an underage girl. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/09/social-media-influencer-ceo-baru039-charged-with-sending-lewd-messages-to-minor">Read full story</a>

Kremlin says it's unclear if CNN report that Trump threatened to bomb Moscow is fake or not

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:34:00 +08:00

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it was not sure of the veracity of a CNN article that reported U.S. President Donald Trump had once threatened to bomb Moscow to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from attacking Ukraine. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/09/kremlin-says-it039s-unclear-if-cnn-report-that-trump-threatened-to-bomb-moscow-is-fake-or-not">Read full story</a>

Analysis-Judges keep blocking Trump's policies despite US Supreme Court injunction curbs

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:24:00 +08:00

(Reuters) -President Donald Trump called the U.S. Supreme Court's June 27 decision limiting the ability of federal judges to use nationwide injunctions to block his policies "a monumental victory," but his legal win may be less definitive than it first appeared. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/09/analysis-judges-keep-blocking-trump039s-policies-despite-us-supreme-court-injunction-curbs">Read full story</a>

Faith over fear: Haitian immigrants in Springfield stand firm as Trump threatens deportation

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:23:00 +08:00

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (Reuters) -Accompanied by their newborn son, Michelet and his wife arrived at the St. Vincent de Paul Community Center in Springfield, Ohio, last week looking for help from the non-profit's volunteers. They wanted to apply for a valuable document for the infant that for now seems out of reach for them as Haitian immigrants: a U.S. passport. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/09/faith-over-fear-haitian-immigrants-in-springfield-stand-firm-as-trump-threatens-deportation">Read full story</a>

More than two dozen critics of Pakistan government face YouTube ban

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:22:00 +08:00

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Alphabet-owned YouTube has told more than two dozen critics of the Pakistani government that it is considering blocking their channels after a local court sought to ban them for being "anti-state". <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/09/more-than-two-dozen-critics-of-pakistan-government-face-youtube-ban">Read full story</a>

Blast hits military base in Somali capital, witness and al Shabaab group say

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:10:00 +08:00

MOGADISHU (Reuters) -An explosion hit a military base in the Somali capital on Wednesday and was followed by gunfire, a witness said, as the al Qaeda-linked militant al Shabaab group claimed responsibility for what it described as a suicide bomb attack. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/09/blast-hits-military-base-in-somali-capital-witness-and-al-shabaab-group-say">Read full story</a>

Accession of Algeria, Uruguay to TAC a step forward in boosting ties with Asean, says Tok Mat

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:09:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The accession of Algeria and Uruguay to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South-East Asia (TAC) marks a step forward for both countries in strengthening ties with Asean, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/09/accession-of-algeria-uruguay-to-tac-a-step-forward-in-boosting-ties-with-asean-says-tok-mat">Read full story</a>

New parking concessionaire in four Selangor districts starting Aug 1

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:04:00 +08:00

SHAH ALAM: A newly appointed concession company, Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd, will take over parking fee collection and enforcement in four Selangor local councils (PBTs) from Aug 1. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/09/new-parking-concessionaire-in-four-selangor-districts-starting-aug-1">Read full story</a>

Ringgit falls against greenback as US tariff concerns dominate sentiment

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:05:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today as concerns over US tariffs continued to dominate market sentiment, an analyst said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/ringgit-falls-against-greenback-as-us-tariff-concerns-dominate-sentiment">Read full story</a>

A1 A.K. Koh Group reports RM2.7mil 3Q net profit

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:50:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: ACE Market-bound A1 A.K. Koh Group Bhd has reported a net profit of RM2.7mil, on revenue of RM20.13mil for its third quarter ended March 31, 2025. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/a1-ak-koh-group-reports-rm27mil-3q-net-profit">Read full story</a>

Public Bank revises lending rates effective July 11 after OPR cut

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:37:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank Bhd will reduce its standardised base rate (SBR), base rate (BR) and base lending rate (BLR) / base financing rate (BFR) by 0.25% effective July 11. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/public-bank-revises-lending-rates-effective-july-11-after-opr-cut">Read full story</a>

Wasco Greenergy eyes Main market listing

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:25:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Renewable energy company Wasco Greenergy Bhd is eyeing a listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/wasco-greenergy-eyes-main-market-listing">Read full story</a>

Econpile wins RM27mil construction job

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:11:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Econpile Holdings Bhd has received a letter of award from Bayu Melati Sdn Bhd to undertake piling and pile cap works for two 37-storey serviced apartments blocks (1,155 units) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, worth RM27mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/econpile-wins-rm27mil-construction-job">Read full story</a>

MPC pre-emptively cuts OPR to preserve steady growth path, says Bank Negara Governor

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:56:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Following is the transcript of Bernama's email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/mpc-pre-emptively-cuts-opr-to-preserve-steady-growth-path-says-bank-negara-governor">Read full story</a>

RHB, Bank Islam to cut rates after OPR move

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:42:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Banking Group will reduce its base rate (BR) and standardised base rate (SBR) by 25 basis points (bps), effective July 11, 2025 in line with Bank Negara's recent cut to the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/rhb-bank-islam-to-cut-rates-after-opr-move">Read full story</a>

FBM KLCI ends lower as banking stocks slip after OPR cut

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:19:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI extended its decline for a third straight session, weighed down by banking stocks following Bank Negara's cut in the overnight policy rate (OPR). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/fbm-klci-ends-lower-as-banking-stocks-slip-after-opr-cut">Read full story</a>

AirAsia talks with investors near conclusion, says deputy CEO

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:42:00 +08:00

SINGAPORE: Budget airline AirAsia is nearing the conclusion of talks with potential strategic investors as the Malaysia-based airline approaches the end of its restructuring process, Deputy Group CEO Farouk Kamal said on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/airasia-talks-with-investors-near-conclusion-says-deputy-ceo">Read full story</a>

DHL to solidify Malaysia presence amid US tariffs

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:19:00 +08:00

SHAH ALAM: Logistics outfit DHL is optimistic about solidifying its growth in Malaysia despite the United States announcing a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/09/dhl-to-solidify-malaysia-presence-amid-us-tariffs">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>