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Floods: Over 30,000 victims housed in 228 relief centres across nine states as of noon

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:23:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: More than 30,000 flood victims are taking shelter at 228 temporary relief centres (PPS) across nine states as of noon on Friday (Nov 28), according to the National Disaster Control Centre (NDCC). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/28/floods-over-30000-victims-housed-in-228-relief-centres-across-nine-states-as-of-noon">Read full story</a>

Storm Senyar: One dead, 49 trees uprooted nationwide

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:20:00 +08:00

MELAKA: Tropical storm Senyar that hit several states caused 49 cases of fallen trees and also claimed one life in an early morning incident on Jalan Selandar-Machap, here. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/28/storm-senyar-one-dead-49-trees-uprooted-nationwide">Read full story</a>

German president to visit Guernica, site of 1937 Nazi bombing

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:15:00 +08:00

MADRID (Reuters) -German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will on Friday become the first German head of state to visit Guernica, the Basque town devastated by a Nazi air raid during Spain's civil war in one of the first modern air bombings of civilians. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/28/german-president-to-visit-guernica-site-of-1937-nazi-bombing">Read full story</a>

Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:15:00 +08:00

ZURICH (Reuters) -Switzerland will vote on a proposed wealth tax on Sunday that will be a litmus test of appetite for wealth redistribution in one of the world's richest countries. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/28/swiss-wealth-tax-proposal-to-test-public-appetite-for-redistribution">Read full story</a>

Trump says US will permanently pause migration from 'Third World Countries'

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:53:00 +08:00

(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his administration will work to permanently pause migration from all "Third World Countries" to allow the U.S. system to fully recover. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/28/trump-says-us-will-permanently-pause-migration-from-039third-world-countries039">Read full story</a>

Storm Senyar: Selangor cops remain on high alert, ready to deploy assets and personnel

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:46:00 +08:00

SHAH ALAM: Selangor police have mobilised all available assets and personnel as the state braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Senyar, which is expected to bring heavier rainfall this evening. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/28/storm-senyar-selangor-cops-remain-on-high-alert-ready-to-deploy-assets-and-personnel">Read full story</a>

Perak mulls ban on single-use plastic bags starting Jan 1 next year, says exco man

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:34:00 +08:00

IPOH: Perak plans to implement a full ban on single-use plastic bags starting Jan 1 next year, says state executive councillor Teh Kok Lim. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/28/perak-mulls-ban-on-single-use-plastic-bags-starting-jan-1-next-year-says-exco-man">Read full story</a>

Sabah polls: BN's Arthur banks on development record in Sook seat bid

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:29:00 +08:00

SOOK: Armed with a track record of delivering multi-million-ringgit road projects and fulfilling the promise of building a new secondary school, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup is confident that these achievements will strengthen his bid to capture the Sook seat in the 17th Sabah Election. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/28/sabah-polls-bn039s-arthur-banks-on-development-record-in-sook-seat-bid">Read full story</a>

Sabah polls: GRS candidate Johainizamshah eyes surprise win in Lamag

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:28:00 +08:00

KINABATANGAN: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) candidate for the Lamag seat, Johainizamshah Johari, has vowed to continue development efforts in the constituency if given the mandate in the 17th Sabah Election. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/28/sabah-polls-grs-candidate-johainizamshah-eyes-surprise-win-in-lamag">Read full story</a>

Sarawak govt to take over maintenance of almost 6,000km of logging roads

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:25:00 +08:00

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is currently gazetting nearly 6,000km of logging roads as state roads to take over their maintenance. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/28/sarawak-govt-to-take-over-maintenance-of-almost-6000km-of-logging-roads">Read full story</a>

UEM Group proposes selective capital reduction, cash repayment of RM1.10 per share for UEM Edgenta

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:33:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Group Bhd has proposed to its 69.14 per cent-owned subsidiary, UEM Edgenta Bhd, to undertake a selective capital reduction and repayment (SCR) exercise pursuant to Section 116 of the Companies Act 2016. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/uem-group-proposes-selective-capital-reduction-cash-repayment-of-rm110-per-share-for-uem-edgenta">Read full story</a>

Malaysia's official reserves assets at US$123.76bil as at end-Oct

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's official reserve assets amounted to US$123.76 billion (US$1= RM4.12) as at Oct 31, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$201.6 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/malaysia039s-official-reserves-assets-at-us12376bil-as-at-end-oct">Read full story</a>

Bursa Malaysia ends morning session easier

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:28:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today with substantial selling observed across the board, tracking softer regional market movements amid a lack of fresh catalysts. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/bursa-malaysia-ends-morning-session-easier">Read full story</a>

CIMB's 3Q net profit rises to RM2.08bil

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:25:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is poised to close out the year on a strong footing and delivering on all its targets after a strong third quarter that registered higher top- and bottom-lines. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/cimb039s-3q-net-profit-rises-to-rm208bil">Read full story</a>

MSM Malaysia says low raw sugar prices bolster 2026 prospects

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:59:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: MSM Malaysia Bhd is looking forward to better prospects in 2026 due to low raw sugar prices, even as it acknowledged continued challenges in the current financial year. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/msm-malaysia-says-low-raw-sugar-prices-bolster-2026-prospects">Read full story</a>

E&O launches clubhouse, commercial precinct in City of Elmina

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:40:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Property developer Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O) has unveiled its first clubhouse and commercial precinct in the City of Elmina, Sungai Buloh. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/eo-launches-clubhouse-commercial-precinct-in-city-of-elmina">Read full story</a>

Bursa suspends intraday short selling of E&O

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:49:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd today issued a suspension on the intraday short selling (IDSS) of Eastern and Oriental Bhd (E&O) for the rest of the day. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/bursa-suspends-intraday-short-selling-of-eo">Read full story</a>

Foodie Media makes strong ACE Market debut at 18.3% above IPO price

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:44:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Foodie Media Bhd made a strong debut on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market today following strong investor demand for its initial public offering (IPO). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/foodie-media-makes-strong-ace-market-debut-at-183-above-ipo-price">Read full story</a>

Bursa Malaysia derivatives trading halted due to Globex system outage

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:43:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR:Trading on Bursa Malaysia's derivatives market was halted after 10.36am today due to an outage in the Globex system, the electronic trading platform of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/bursa-malaysia-derivatives-trading-halted-due-to-system-outage">Read full story</a>

Asian shares end tough November on firmer ground helped by Fed cut bets

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:43:00 +08:00

SYDNEY: Asian shares are set to end a tough November on steadier ground as revived hopes of an imminent U.S. rate cut helped soothe valuation jitters and sent Treasuries rallying for a fourth straight month. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/28/asian-shares-end-tough-november-on-firmer-ground-helped-by-fed-cut-bets">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>