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Dengkil landslide: Foreign worker killed, another injured

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:10:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: A Bangladeshi contract worker was killed while another was injured after being buried in a landslide at a project site near Cybersouth, Dengkil, on Tuesday (Oct 14). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/dengkil-landslide-foreign-worker-killed-another-injured">Read full story</a>

Geopolitical tensions a reason for international students to pursue studies in Malaysia, says Zambry

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:03:00 +08:00

MELAKA: Global geopolitical tensions are one of the reasons international students are choosing to pursue their studies in Malaysia, especially at the postgraduate level. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/geopolitical-tensions-a-reason-for-international-students-to-pursue-studies-in-malaysia-says-zambry">Read full story</a>

School stabbing: Classes to continue as usual for now, says Education DG

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:03:00 +08:00

PUTRAJAYA: Teaching and learning (PdP) sessions at the school where a female student was fatally stabbed will continue as usual, says Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/school-stabbing-classes-to-continue-as-usual-for-now-says-education-dg">Read full story</a>

School stabbing: School's administrators to be transferred pending probe outcome, says Education DG

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:59:00 +08:00

PUTRAJAYA: Administrators of the school where the fatal stabbing incident took place will be temporarily transferred to the District Education Office pending the outcome of investigations, says Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/school-stabbing-school039s-administrators-to-be-transferred-pending-probe-outcome-says-education-dg">Read full story</a>

Malaysia shares 12th spot with US on Henley Passport Index 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:51:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has tied with the United States at 12th place on the Henley Passport Index 2025, with both countries offering visa-free access to 180 destinations out of 227 worldwide. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/malaysia-shares-12th-spot-with-us-on-henley-passport-index-2025">Read full story</a>

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in several states until 8pm (Oct 14)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:42:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 8pm on Tuesday (Oct 14). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/metmalaysia-warns-of-thunderstorms-in-several-states-until-8pm-oct-14">Read full story</a>

JB Cops, teachers team up to curb after-school loitering culture

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:39:00 +08:00

JOHOR BARU: Police and school discipline teachers have teamed up to tackle student loitering after school hours and raise road safety awareness. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/jb-cops-teachers-team-up-to-curb-after-school-loitering-culture">Read full story</a>

Issa Tchiroma Bakary – from Cameroon government mouthpiece to Biya challenger

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:36:00 +08:00

YAOUNDE (Reuters) -Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a longtime ally and former spokesperson for Cameroon President Paul Biya, is mounting a strong challenge to his former boss, claiming to have defeated him in the October 12 presidential election. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/10/14/issa-tchiroma-bakary---from-cameroon-government-mouthpiece-to-biya-challenger">Read full story</a>

Oct 24 court decision on govt, MAIWP bid to strike out man's legal challenge of religious status

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:35:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has fixed Oct 24 to deliver its decision on an application by the government and the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) to strike out a man's legal challenge over his religious status. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/oct-24-court-decision-on-govt-maiwp-bid-to-strike-out-man039s-legal-challenge-of-religious-status">Read full story</a>

Warisan didn't sell out by accepting RM53mil special grant, says Shafie

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:32:00 +08:00

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan did not sell out when it accepted the RM53mil special grant in 2019, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/14/warisan-didn039t-sell-out-by-accepting-rm53mil-special-grant-says-shafie">Read full story</a>

Ringgit up against major currencies but eases vs greenback amid US-China trade tensions

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:57:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to the greenback to hedge against market volatility amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/ringgit-up-against-major-currencies-but-eases-vs-greenback-amid-us-china-trade-tensions">Read full story</a>

Fitch: Downward trend in debt, fiscal reforms can support Malaysia’s sovereign rating

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:45:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The expectation of a downward trend in general government debt and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that is closer to peer medians, supported by a strong consolidation strategy and improved growth prospects, could put upward pressure on Malaysia's 'BBB+' sovereign rating. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fitch-downward-trend-in-debt-fiscal-reforms-can-support-malaysias-sovereign-rating">Read full story</a>

KIP REIT completes second tranche of private placement

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:33:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) has completed the second tranche of its private placement exercise, comprising 37 million new units issued at an issue price of RM0.825 per unit, raising gross proceeds of RM30.5mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/kip-reit-completes-second-tranche-of-private-placement">Read full story</a>

Infomina accelerates AI push to boost recurring income

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:17:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Infomina Bhd is seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities including data connectors, predictive analytics, AI agents and licensing models to further enhance its recurring managed services income. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/infomina-accelerates-ai-push-to-boost-recurring-income">Read full story</a>

TSR Capital secures RM85mil contract for IBTEC township

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:59:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: TSR Capital Bhd has accepted a letter of award worth RM85mil from JLG Buildworks Sdn Bhd for the proposed construction and completion of infrastructure works at the southern land plot of Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) township in Kulai, Johor. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/tsr-capital-secures-rm85mil-contract-for-ibtec-township">Read full story</a>

Mesiniaga secures RM17.86mil contract extension from Malaysian Customs

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:44:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Mesiniaga Bhd has secured a contract extension worth RM17.86mil from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) in relation to the provision of the MYGST system maintenance services and license renewal. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/mesiniaga-secures-rm1786mil-contract-extension-from-malaysian-customs">Read full story</a>

Malaysia lowers November crude palm oil reference price, maintains duty at 10%

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its November crude palm oil reference price to a level that maintains the export duty at 10%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/malaysia-lowers-november-crude-palm-oil-reference-price-maintains-duty-at-10">Read full story</a>

FBM KLCI dips for third day as regional markets slide; Genting counters buck trend

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell for a third straight session, mirroring regional weakness as cautious sentiment continued to weigh on the market. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fbm-klci-dips-for-third-day-as-regional-markets-slide-genting-counters-buck-trend">Read full story</a>

Crypto market sheds US$150bil as China hits back at the US

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:23:00 +08:00

CRYPTOCURRENCIES continued to lose ground after a historic round of liquidations that triggered a sharp selloff over the weekend. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/crypto-market-sheds-us150bil-as-china-hits-back-at-the-us">Read full story</a>

Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver follows suit

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:53:00 +08:00

GOLD prices moved past $4,100 to a record high on Tuesday on increased prospects of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also scaled an all-time peak. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/gold-hits-record-high-on-us-rate-cut-bets-silver-follows-suit">Read full story</a>

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>

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>

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>

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>

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>

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 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>

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>

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>