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Zelenskiy says he will meet Trump in Washington on Friday

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:15:00 +08:00

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he would meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, where the two would discuss Ukraine's air defence and long-range strike capabilities. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/14/zelenskiy-says-he-will-meet-trump-in-washington-on-friday">Read full story</a>

Ex-President Sarkozy to start five-year prison sentence on Oct. 21, RTL reports

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:09:00 +08:00

PARIS (Reuters) -Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will begin on Oct. 21 his five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy over attempts to raise 2007 election campaign funds from Libya, RTL reported on Monday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/14/ex-president-sarkozy-to-start-five-year-prison-sentence-on-oct-21-rtl-reports">Read full story</a>

SAR ops finds car that plunged into Sg Panchor, efforts underway to retrieve vehicle

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:01:00 +08:00

MUAR: A car that plunged into Sungai Panchor in Panchor, Pagoh, on Monday (Oct 13) afternoon has been located by rescue teams tonight, and efforts to retrieve the vehicle are ongoing, Sinar Harian reports. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/sar-ops-finds-car-that-plunged-into-sg-panchor-efforts-underway-to-retrieve-vehicle">Read full story</a>

Peru's 'Porky', mayor of Lima, quits to run for president

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:01:00 +08:00

LIMA (Reuters) -The mayor of Peru's capital, Rafael Lopez Aliaga, said he will resign from his post on Monday to become the first candidate in April's presidential election, as the country navigates a fresh political crisis following an abrupt change of government. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/13/peru039s-039porky039-mayor-of-lima-quits-to-run-for-president">Read full story</a>

Malaysia must ensure Asean Summit delivers tangible impact, says Anwar

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:57:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as the chair of the 47th Asean Summit next week, must ensure that every discussion yields tangible impact, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/13/malaysia-must-ensure-asean-summit-delivers-tangible-impact-says-anwar">Read full story</a>

Torrential rains, flooding leave at least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:45:00 +08:00

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Torrential rains that lashed Mexico last week have left at least 64 people dead and 65 missing, the government said Monday, after downpours triggered landslides, cut off power in some municipalities and caused rivers to burst their banks. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/13/torrential-rains-flooding-leave-at-least-64-dead-65-missing-in-mexico">Read full story</a>

IPTs urged to take steps to curb spread of influenza, says Zambry

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:22:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry has reminded all higher education institutions (IPT) to take necessary steps to prevent the possible spread of influenza among students, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/13/ipts-urged-to-take-steps-to-curb-spread-of-influenza-says-zambry">Read full story</a>

Police witness details discovery of pistol in black backpack

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:19:00 +08:00

KUALA SELANGOR: A police officer has informed the Sessions Court here that he learned about the discovery of a pistol inside a black backpack during a raid at a house in Kampung Bukit Belimbing on March 29, 2024. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/13/police-witness-details-discovery-of-pistol-in-black-backpack">Read full story</a>

Control post set up to coordinate SAR ops after car plunges into river near Muar

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:07:00 +08:00

MUAR: A control post has been set up to coordinate a search and rescue (SAR) operation after a car reportedly plunged into a river near Pekan Panchor here on Monda (Oct 13) afternoon. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/13/control-post-set-up-to-coordinate-sar-ops-after-car-plunges-into-river-near-muar">Read full story</a>

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Oct 13, 2024)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:57:00 +08:00

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (Oct 13, 2024) <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/13/asean-news-headlines-at-10pm-on-monday-oct-13-2024">Read full story</a>

World Bank positive on Malaysia's fiscal consolidation strategy

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:50:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank acknowledged the government's efforts to safeguard Malaysia's long-term fiscal sustainability but maintained a cautious stance on the lower development expenditure (DE) outlined in Budget 2026. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/world-bank-positive-on-malaysia039s-fiscal-consolidation-strategy">Read full story</a>

Bank Negara to adopt MYOR-i as mandatory Islamic benchmark rate from July 2027

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:46:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will adopt the Malaysian Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) as the mandatory reference rate for all Islamic financial products beginning July 1, 2027, marking a major structural reform in the country's Islamic finance landscape. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/bank-negara-to-adopt-myor-i-as-mandatory-islamic-benchmark-rate-from-july-2027">Read full story</a>

Ringgit likely to appreciate to RM4 vs US$ by year-end - Bank Negara governor

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit could appreciate to RM4 against the US dollar by the end of the year with Malaysia's bright economic prospects, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/ringgit-likely-to-appreciate-to-rm4-vs-us-by-year-end---bank-negara-governor">Read full story</a>

Rohas Tecnic subsidiary bags RM28.67mil contract from TNB

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:21:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Rohas Tecnic Bhd's 86.8%-owned subsidiary HG Power Transmission Sdn Bhd has secured a RM28.67mil contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd for works at the 275KV bulk supply (data centre) in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/rohas-tecnic-subsidiary-bags-rm2867mil-contract-from-tnb">Read full story</a>

Ringgit ends lower as dollar firms on trade concerns

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:58:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at Monday's close, reflecting renewed strength in the greenback amid lingering trade tensions between the United States and China. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/ringgit-ends-lower-as-dollar-firms-on-trade-concerns">Read full story</a>

NIISe contract sum revised to RM1.05bil - HeiTech Padu

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:56:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The value of HeiTech Padu Bhd's contract for the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) project has been revised to RM1.05 billion from RM892.19 million. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/niise-contract-sum-revised-to-rm105bil---heitech-padu">Read full story</a>

Bursa Malaysia tracks regional downturn amid fresh US-China trade spat

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:31:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in line with the regional downturn as renewed United States-China trade tensions weighed on sentiment. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/bursa-malaysia-tracks-regional-downturn-amid-fresh-us-china-trade-spat">Read full story</a>

Northport records highest-ever monthly conventional cargo throughput in September

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:27:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Northport (Malaysia) Bhd recorded its highest-ever monthly conventional cargo throughput of 1,327,883 freight weight tonnes (FWTs) in September 2025. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/northport-records-highest-ever-monthly-conventional-cargo-throughput-in-september">Read full story</a>

THMY IPO oversubscribed 35.57 times ahead of ACE Market debut

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:14:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: THMY Holdings Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 35.57 times ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd, scheduled for Oct 23, 2025. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/thmy-ipo-oversubscribed-3557-times-ahead-of-ace-market-debut">Read full story</a>

Omesti subsidiary seals RM30.31mil contract for Immigration Dept LAN, ICT services

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Omesti Bhd said its 49% indirect-owned subsidiary Formis Network Services Sdn Bhd has accepted a RM30.31mil contract from the Ministry of Home Affairs for preventive and corrective maintenance services for local network (LAN) equipment and ICT security at Immigration Department offices. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/13/omesti-subsidiary-seals-rm3031mil-contract-for-immigration-dept-lan-ict-services">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>