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Teenage boy feared drowned in Johor
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:23:00 +08:00
SEGAMAT: A boy, 14, is feared to have drowned after he was swept away by swift currents while bathing with 19 of his friends in Sungai Jeram Badoh, Buloh Kasap here on Friday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/teenage-boy-feared-drowned-in-johor">Read full story</a>
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Three suspects involved in snatch-theft detained by police in Subang Jaya
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:09:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested three local men on Friday who are believed to be involved in the snatching of a gold chain worth RM30,000 in Subang Jaya on Oct 12. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/three-suspects-involved-in-snatch-theft-detained-by-police-in-subang-jaya">Read full story</a>
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Tributes pour in for famed composer S Atan, music industry feels loss
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:34:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The death of famed local composer, Datuk Hashim Said, popularly known as S Atan, who died on Saturday at age 75 has been described as a huge loss for the local music industry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/tributes-pour-in-for-famed-composer-s-atan-music-industry-feels-loss">Read full story</a>
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G7 confirms pledge to impose severe costs on Russia for Ukraine war
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:20:00 +08:00
ROME (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies on Saturday reiterated a pledge to keep imposing severe costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, through sanctions, export controls and other measures, and vowed to support Kyiv for as long as it takes. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/11/16/g7-confirms-pledge-to-impose-severe-costs-on-russia-for-ukraine-war">Read full story</a>
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PM's visit to Brazil strengthens 65 years of diplomatic relations, trade
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:14:00 +08:00
LIMA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Brazil from November 16 to 19 will further strengthen 65 years of diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/pm039s-visit-to-brazil-strengthens-65-years-of-diplomatic-relations-trade">Read full story</a>
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Body of eight-year-old boy who fell into drain found in Sg Danga
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:03:00 +08:00
JOHOR BARU: The body of an eight-year-old boy who fell falling into a large drain in Bandar Baru Uda, Tampoi has been found. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/body-of-eight-year-old-boy-who-fell-into-drain-found-in-sg-danga">Read full story</a>
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More than 3,000 Penang user accounts facing scheduled water cuts on Nov 22 - Nov 23
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:25:00 +08:00
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 3,500 user accounts in Lorong Delima, Lintang Delima and Cangkat Delima here will experience scheduled water supply disruption on Nov 22 and Nov 23. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/more-than-3000-penang-user-accounts-facing-scheduled-water-cuts-on-nov-22---nov-23">Read full story</a>
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Woman killed, two injured in three-car collision in Ketereh
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:12:00 +08:00
KOTA BARU: A woman has been killed and two others seriously injured in a three-car collision on Jalan Kadok, Ketereh. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/woman-killed-two-injured-in-three-car-collision-in-ketereh">Read full story</a>
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In Georgian breakaway Abkhazia, protesters refuse to leave parliament
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +08:00
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Protesters in Georgia's Russia-backed breakaway region of Abkhazia declined on Saturday to leave the parliament building which they stormed the previous day, a departure proposed by the region's president as a condition for resigning. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/11/16/in-georgian-breakaway-abkhazia-protesters-refuse-to-leave-parliament">Read full story</a>
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Man and woman killed by drunk driver in Johor collision
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 20:58:00 +08:00
JOHOR BARU: Two people were killed after their motorcycle was run over by a vehicle, driven by a man under the influence of alcohol. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/16/man-and-woman-killed-by-drunk-driver-in-johor-collision">Read full story</a>
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Ringgit to see tight trading amid cautious mode next week
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:25:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range next week following the US dollar’s recent rally amid anticipation of slower United States (US) interest rate cuts, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/ringgit-to-see-tight-trading-amid-cautious-mode-next-week">Read full story</a>
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PM Anwar: RM1.24bil potential export to Peru generated
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:05:00 +08:00
LIMA (Peru): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Peru has generated potential exports worth RM1.24 billion (US$0.3 billion), particularly in high potential sectors on the initiative of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/pm-anwar-rm124bil-potential-export-to-peru-generated">Read full story</a>
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Bank Negara allows MDBs and DFIs to issue ringgit bonds
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Bank Negara is now allowing multilateral development banks (MDBs) and foreign development financial institutions (DFIs) to issue ringgit-denominated debt securities for funding in Malaysia and provide ringgit financing to resident corporates. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/bank-negara-allows-mdbs-and-dfis-to-issue-ringgit-bonds">Read full story</a>
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Metro Healthcare makes ACE Market debut
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Metro Healthcare Bhd will allocate more than half of its listing proceeds for the expansion of its obstetrics and gynaecology business, as well as refurbishment and upgrading of its business premises. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/metro-healthcare-makes-ace-market-debut">Read full story</a>
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MSC posts RM14mil net profit in third quarter
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd (MSC) will focus on business competitiveness, operational efficiencies and improvements on operations, technology, manpower, logistics and potential new business developments in its smelting and mining segment. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/msc-posts-rm14mil-net-profit-in-third-quarter">Read full story</a>
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What could go wrong, or right?
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
The economic outlook for the United States next year appears to have improved with the return of Donald Trump to the White House. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/what-could-go-wrong-or-right">Read full story</a>
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Strained by lack of positive catalysts
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
The equity market outlook for the week ahead looks cautious, as various global and domestic factors continue to keep investors on edge. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/strained-by-lack-of-positive-catalysts">Read full story</a>
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The spirit of enterprise
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Brett Berish, one of the most successful chief executive officer in the wine and spirit industry, is considered by his peers as an innovator and creator of some of the world’s unique, forward- thinking brands. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/the-spirit-of-enterprise">Read full story</a>
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Kossan’s nine-month earnings surge by 588%
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd remains optimistic about its performance for financial year 2024 (FY24) amid operational and economical challenges. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/kossans-nine-month-earnings-surge-by-588">Read full story</a>
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Boxed-in markets seek safety
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
Like it or not, Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House is already having, and will continue to have, a multifaceted impact on the global market, driven by the interplay of his pro-business agenda and protectionist trade policies. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/11/16/boxed-in-markets-seek-safety">Read full story</a>
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Letting the young live in luxury
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +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>
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Making parking a cruise
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +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>
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Notti makes good with pet nutrition
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +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>
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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>
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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>
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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 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>
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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>
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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>
