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Zahid, Fahmi convey birthday greetings to King
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:54:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has extended his congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, in conjunction with His Majesty's 67th birthday Saturday (Nov 22). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/zahid-fahmi-convey-birthday-greetings-to-king">Read full story</a>
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Two young boys die after being struck by car in Yan
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +08:00
YAN: Two boys died after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle in Kampung Sedaka Tengah here on Saturday (Nov 22). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/two-young-boys-die-after-being-struck-by-car-in-yan">Read full story</a>
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Sabah STAR questions validity of MOU with PBS after Tambunan stance
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:09:00 +08:00
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah STAR wants to know if its 2024 memorandum of understanding with Parti Bersatu Sabah remains valid. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/sabah-star-questions-validity-of-mou-with-pbs-after-tambunan-stance">Read full story</a>
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RTM staff, family stranded in Hatyai floods with supplies running out
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:57:00 +08:00
ALOR SETAR: Continuous heavy rain since Friday afternoon (Nov 21) has triggered flooding in several parts of Thailand, including Hatyai, leaving many Malaysian tourists stranded after major roads were cut off. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/rtm-staff-family-stranded-in-hatyai-floods-with-supplies-running-out">Read full story</a>
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Anwar congratulates King on his birthday
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:37:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on the occasion of His Majesty's 67th birthday on Saturday (Nov 22). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/anwar-congratulates-king-on-his-birthday">Read full story</a>
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Youth groups in Kelantan required to undergo twice-yearly drug tests
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:22:00 +08:00
PASIR PUTEH: The Kelantan Youth and Sports Department has made urine screening compulsory for members of registered youth organisations at least twice a year to reinforce state efforts to combat drug abuse. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/youth-groups-in-kelantan-required-to-undergo-twice-yearly-drug-tests">Read full story</a>
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Kedah hopes jellyfish sting antidote made available in Langkawi
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:19:00 +08:00
ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government hopes that an antidote for jellyfish stings will be made available at Sultanah Maliha Hospital (HSM), Langkawi, following the tragedy that claimed the life of a two-year-old Russian toddler recently. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/kedah-hopes-jellyfish-sting-antidote-made-available-in-langkawi">Read full story</a>
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Melaka targets over 19 million tourists next year, says Ab Rauf
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:19:00 +08:00
ALOR GAJAH: The Melaka government is targeting more than 19 million tourist arrivals next year in conjunction with Visit Melaka Year 2.0 (VMY 2.0), says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/melaka-targets-over-19-million-tourists-next-year-says-ab-rauf">Read full story</a>
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IGP no-show, traffic disrupted as protestors rally for missing daughter’s return
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: About 15 protestors, including M Indira Gandhi and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chairman Arun Doraisamy, moved their demonstration from a sidewalk to the middle of the road opposite the main entrance to Bukit Aman following the no-show of Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/22/igp-no-show-traffic-disrupted-as-protestors-rally-for-missing-daughters-return">Read full story</a>
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QuickCheck: Did an electrical explosion cause lights to flicker wildly at a PJ apartment?
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +08:00
A VIDEO capturing a dramatic electrical malfunction at an apartment block went viral on social media, showing lights across the building flickering erratically before everything went dark. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2025/11/22/quickcheck-did-an-electrical-explosion-cause-lights-to-flicker-wildly-at-a-pj-apartment">Read full story</a>
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Ringgit likely to trade between 4.13-4.16 with slight upward bias next week
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:32:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/ringgit-likely-to-trade-between-413-416-with-slight-upward-bias-next-week">Read full story</a>
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MISC expands dual-fuel fleet with new LNG-powered Suezmax vessels
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:11:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Group's petroleum and product shipping arm, AET has signed shipbuilding contracts for two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax vessels. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/misc-expands-dual-fuel-fleet-with-new-lng-powered-suezmax-vessels">Read full story</a>
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Manulife Malaysia puts inclusion at the centre of business leadership
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:15:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Manulife Malaysia underscored inclusion as a key driver of both business success and social progress at a recent media meet, bringing together corporate leaders and advocates to discuss how inclusive leadership is shaping the future of work. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/manulife-malaysia-puts-inclusion-at-the-centre-of-business-leadership">Read full story</a>
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Malaysian companies showcase energy innovation at Adipec in Abu Dhabi
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
INNOVATION and expertise took centre stage as Malaysia's Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) industry stole the spotlight at Adipec 2025, held from Nov 3 to 6 in Abu Dhabi. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/malaysian-companies-showcase-energy-innovation-at-adipec-in-abu-dhabi">Read full story</a>
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Malaysia showcases OGSE expertise and innovation at Adipec
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
INNOVATION and expertise took centre stage as Malaysia's Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) industry stole the spotlight at Adipec 2025, held from Nov 3 to 6 in Abu Dhabi. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/malaysia-showcases-ogse-expertise-and-innovation-at-adipec">Read full story</a>
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When investor darlings lose their shine
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Some stars do fizzle out. Every once in a while, some big names in the corporate world – which once held sway among investors and had the earnings to justify the attention– tend to lose their shine. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/when-investor-darlings-lose-their-shine">Read full story</a>
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National interests trump Asean agenda
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Asean will always maintain a policy of neutrality on the surface and navigate the increasingly treacherous reefs of geopolitics and geoeconomics that in recent years have become the focus of the 11-member grouping's governments. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/national-interests-trump-asean-agenda">Read full story</a>
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Securing water for a digital future
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
The massive data centre (DC) building of Australia's NEXTDC Ltd in Section 51a in Petaling Jaya is hard to miss when driving by. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/securing-water-for-a-digital-future">Read full story</a>
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Turkish shoppers flock to Greece
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Almost every month, Cihan Citak gets into his car, passport in hand, and sets off from Istanbul to Alexandroupolis, a Greek seaside city 40km from the Turkish border. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/turkish-shoppers-flock-to-greece">Read full story</a>
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Green fuel supplier linked to deforestation
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
A Texas refinery that supplies green fuel to US airlines has been purchasing animal fat from cattle raised on illegally cleared lands in the Amazon rainforest, according to a Reuters review of government tracking data, interviews and eyewitness accounts. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/22/green-fuel-supplier-linked-to-deforestation">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>
