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Negri Sembilan RTD takes action against 11,241 commercial vehicles

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:02:00 +08:00

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Road Transport Department (RTD) has taken enforcement action against 11,241 commercial vehicles for various offences from January to Nov 29 this year. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/02/negri-sembilan-rtd-takes-action-against-11241-commercial-vehicles">Read full story</a>

Bulgaria's government withdraws 2026 draft budget after protests

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:45:00 +08:00

SOFIA, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Bulgaria's government on Tuesday withdrew its 2026 budget plan, the first drafted in euros before the European Union member state adopts the currency on January 1, following nationwide protests against planned tax hikes to finance higher spending. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/12/02/bulgaria039s-government-withdraws-2026-draft-budget-after-protests">Read full story</a>

Guinea-Bissau election commission says cannot conclude presidential election process

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:35:00 +08:00

BISSAU, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission said on Tuesday it is unable to finalize the November 23 presidential election after armed men seized ballots and vote tallies from its offices. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/12/02/guinea-bissau-election-commission-says-cannot-conclude-presidential-election-process">Read full story</a>

Three relatives arrested for attacking lover of their family member

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:27:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested three relatives believed to have assaulted and threatened the boyfriend of one of their family members due to a misunderstanding in Kampung Cheras Baru, here, last Saturday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/02/three-relatives-arrested-for-attacking-lover-of-their-family-member">Read full story</a>

Five students given verbal warnings for abusive language toward Zara, court told

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:16:00 +08:00

KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner's Court here was told today that the five students who were the last to meet Zara Qairina Mahathir, and who allegedly uttered abusive words towards her, were only given verbal warnings by the school and referred to the Guidance and Counselling Teachers. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/02/five-students-given-verbal-warnings-for-abusive-language-toward-zara-court-told">Read full story</a>

Belgian police raid EU's diplomatic service on fraud suspicion

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:11:00 +08:00

BRUSSELS, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Belgian police have raided the EU's diplomatic service (EEAS) in Brussels and a training college, the College of Europe in Bruges, as part of a probe into suspected fraud, the European Public Prosecutor's Office said on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/12/02/belgian-police-raid-eu039s-diplomatic-service-on-fraud-suspicion">Read full story</a>

Tengku Zafrul bids farewell to Dewan Negara as two-term senatorship ends

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:02:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz bids farewell to the Dewan Negara as his two-term senatorship ends. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/02/tengku-zafrul-bids-farewell-to-dewan-negara-as-two-term-senatorship-ends">Read full story</a>

Dewan Rakyat approves Rukun Tetangga (Amendment) Bill 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Dec 2) passed the Rukun Tetangga (Amendment) Bill 2025, which, among other things, aims to streamline the provisions under the existing Rukun Tetangga Act 2012 (Act 751). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/02/dewan-rakyat-approves-rukun-tetangga-amendment-bill-2025">Read full story</a>

Govt to review laws on deviant activities following raid, says Saifuddin

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:47:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will review existing legal provisions on the enforcement of deviant activities following the arrest of 208 individuals in a raid on a Chow Kit health premises last Friday (Nov 28), suspected of hosting immoral activities. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/02/govt-to-review-laws-on-deviant-activities-following-raid-says-saifuddin">Read full story</a>

AGC orders Palapes cadet's death reclassified as murder

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:44:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has directed that the death of Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin be reclassified as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code for further investigation by the police. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/02/agc-classifies-palapes-cadets-death-as-murder">Read full story</a>

JLG eyes RM40bil investment from second phase of data centre project in IBTEC

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:50:00 +08:00

JOHOR BAHRU: JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG) has targeted investments of about RM40 billion within the next three years for the second phase of its data centre development project known as StepWest. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/jlg-eyes-rm40bil-investment-from-second-phase-of-data-centre-project-in-ibtec">Read full story</a>

Deleum locks in long-term maintenance job with Petronas Carigali

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:21:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Deleum Bhd has secured a six-year turbomachinery maintenance contract from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd, strengthening its position as a key service provider in Malaysia's upstream oil and gas sector. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/deleum-locks-in-long-term-maintenance-job-with-petronas-carigali">Read full story</a>

Farlim bets on Penang transit corridor with RM160m commercial project

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:45:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Farlim Group (Malaysia) Bhd is deepening its exposure to Penang's urban growth with a new joint venture to build a commercial development in the state's northeast district, tapping into rising demand for transit-oriented projects. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/farlim-bets-on-penang-transit-corridor-with-rm160m-commercial-project">Read full story</a>

SD Guthrie ups stake in Johor industrial park JV to 45%

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:28:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: SD Guthrie Bhd is increasing its stake in Eco Business Park 8 Sdn Bhd (EBP8) to 45% (from 25%), matching the shareholding of Eco World Development Group Bhd (EWDG), which is paring down its stake from 65%. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/sd-guthrie-ups-stake-in-johor-industrial-park-jv-to-45">Read full story</a>

AWC wins RM59mil contract

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: AWC Bhd has bagged a RM59mil contract from Prasarana Malaysia Bhd for the replacement of aluminium composite power conductor rails for Ampang line rail track. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/awc-wins-rm59mil-contract">Read full story</a>

Ringgit a tad higher as soft US data strengthens rate cut expectations

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:02:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback on Tuesday as weaker-than-expected US manufacturing data strengthened expectations of a cut in US interest rates next week. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/ringgit-a-tad-higher-as-soft-us-data-strengthens-rate-cut-expectations">Read full story</a>

Setlary secures strategic investment round valuing company at RM100mil

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:44:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Setlary, Malaysia's leading earned wage access (EWA) platform, has secured a strategic investment round valuing the company at RM100mil, led by Lion X and Holborn Capital Partners. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/setlary-secures-strategic-investment-round-valuing-company-at-rm100mil">Read full story</a>

Kelington appoints Lim Seng Chuan as CEO

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:35:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Kelington Group Bhd has appointed Lim Seng Chuan as its chief executive officer with effect from Jan 1, 2026. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/kelington-appoints-lim-seng-chuan-as-ceo">Read full story</a>

Bursa Malaysia reprimands, fines and strikes off two dealer’s reps for regulatory breaches

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:20:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has taken enforcement action against two dealer's representatives (DRs) for violating its rules and directives on conflicts of interest, and against one of them additionally for involvement in manipulative trading activities in several clients' accounts. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/bursa-malaysia-reprimands-fines-and-strikes-off-two-dealers-reps-for-regulatory-breaches">Read full story</a>

Privasia kicks off RM569mil data centre construction in Perak

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:11:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Privasia Technology Bhd has moved into the execution phase of its flagship data centre project in Perak after awarding a RM569mil engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract to Inspur Communication Malaysia Sdn Bhd. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/12/02/privasia-kicks-off-rm569mil-data-centre-construction-in-perak">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>