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13th Malaysia Plan revision not done in haste, says Fahmi
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:28:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's move to review the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is not a hasty reaction but has undergone a discussion process over the past two weeks, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/13th-malaysia-plan-revision-not-done-in-haste-says-fahmi">Read full story</a>
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Avoid loan sharks so you don’t get 'home visits', borrowers told
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:26:00 +08:00
PUTRAJAYA: Those seeking financial assistance should only go to licensed moneylenders and never to Ah Long or loan sharks, says Nga Kor Ming. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/avoid-loan-sharks-so-you-dont-get-039home-visits039-borrowers-told">Read full story</a>
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No to Umno: PBS dismisses Bung's 'bitter' claims
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:18:00 +08:00
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has dismissed claims that it wanted to work with Umno in the coming state election. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/no-to-umno-pbs-dismisses-bung039s-039bitter039-claims">Read full story</a>
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Malaysian climber injured in Gunung Rinjani mishap
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:16:00 +08:00
LOMBOK: A Malaysian climber became the latest victim of an accident on Mount Rinjani, Indonesia after reportedly falling while heading towards Danau Segara Anak on Friday (June 27). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/malaysian-climber-injured-in-gunung-rinjani-mishap">Read full story</a>
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Myanmar burns confiscated drugs worth around US$300 million
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:55:00 +08:00
Officials in Myanmar's major cities destroyed about $300 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs Thursday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/06/28/myanmar-burns-confiscated-drugs-worth-around-us300-million">Read full story</a>
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Tourism Malaysia anticipates boost in Australian visitors with new flight route
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:32:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Tourism Malaysia is eagerly anticipating an increase in Australian visitors with AirAsia now operating the Darwin-Kuala Lumpur route. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/tourism-malaysia-anticipates-boost-in-australian-visitors-with-new-flight-route">Read full story</a>
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Five Malaysians have chosen to remain in Iran, says Foreign Minister
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +08:00
REMBAU: Five Malaysians, comprising four students and a businessman, have opted to stay in Iran despite Wisma Putra's advice to leave the country, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/five-malaysians-have-chosen-to-remain-in-iran-says-foreign-minister">Read full story</a>
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Poland's Duda arrives in Ukrainian capital Kyiv to meet Zelenskiy
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:27:00 +08:00
WARSAW/KYIV (Reuters) -Polish President Andrzej Duda arrived in Kyiv on Saturday for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Duda's office said, as Kyiv aims to build support among allies at a critical juncture in its grinding war with Russia. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/28/poland039s-duda-arrives-in-ukrainian-capital-kyiv-to-meet-zelenskiy">Read full story</a>
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Only platform providers can block or take down social media content, says Fahmi
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:06:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Only platform providers can block or remove social media content and accounts, not the government, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/only-platform-providers-can-block-or-take-down-social-media-content-says-fahmi">Read full story</a>
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Russian drone strike kills 2, wounds 14 in Ukraine's Odesa, authorities say
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:51:00 +08:00
KYIV (Reuters) -Two people were killed and at least 14 wounded when a Russian drone smashed into a residential high-rise in Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa, authorities said on Saturday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/28/russian-drone-strike-kills-2-wounds-14-in-ukraine039s-odesa-authorities-say">Read full story</a>
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Ringgit to trade firmer against US dollar next week, ahead of US labour data
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:22:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade firmer next week following the US labour market data, an analyst said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/ringgit-to-trade-firmer-against-us-dollar-next-week-ahead-of-us-labour-data">Read full story</a>
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SK Group is said to consider selling stake in Malaysian waste firm Cenviro
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +08:00
SK Group is considering selling its minority holding in Cenviro Sdn. in a deal that could value the Malaysian waste management company at about US$300mil, according to people with knowledge of the matter. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/sk-group-is-said-to-consider-selling-stake-in-malaysian-waste-firm-cenviro">Read full story</a>
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Oil palm sector navigates slippery slope
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
With crude palm oil priced at RM4,000 per tonne, upstream palm oil producers are enjoying strong margins, even as they navigate various operational challenges. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/oil-palm-sector-navigates-slippery-slope">Read full story</a>
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The pricing conundrum in initial public offerings
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Pricing of a new offering on the market is never an easy feat. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/the-pricing-conundrum-in-initial-public-offerings">Read full story</a>
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Positive re-rating potential seen as Axiata unlocks value
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Following a period of uninspiring share price performance, Axiata Group Bhd is beginning to draw renewed investor interest, with its shares up about 10.5% since early June. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/positive-re-rating-potential-seen-as-axiata-unlocks-value">Read full story</a>
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A new world for equities
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
The world of equity investment is shifting. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/a-new-world-for-equities">Read full story</a>
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Modle playground for growth
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
LOH Jon Ming, a father of three, finds that his philosophy towards parenting has shifted over the years. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/modle-playground-for-growth">Read full story</a>
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Beauty to the rescue on Prime Day
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Amazon's defence against tariffs for its coming Prime Day? Luxury goods. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/beauty-to-the-rescue-on-prime-day">Read full story</a>
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Millennials, Gen Z investors ditch stocks for alternatives
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Wall Street has a new favourite investor. They are young, they are affluent and they are sceptical that traditional markets can deliver wealth over the long haul. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/millennials-gen-z-investors-ditch-stocks-for-alternatives">Read full story</a>
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Hiring spree in India’s derivatives sector
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Half a dozen global trading giants, from Citadel Securities and IMC Trading to Millennium and Optiver, are ratcheting up their presence in India's booming derivatives markets, fuelling a hiring spree and pushing exchanges to improve technology. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/hiring-spree-in-indias-derivatives-sector">Read full story</a>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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 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>
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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>
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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>
