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Seven-year-old boy drowns while swimming in adult pool in Puchong
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:14:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: A seven-year-old boy has been confirmed dead due to drowning while swimming in a swimming pool at a condominium in Puchong on Monday (Feb 10), Malay news portal Astro Awani reports. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/02/11/seven-year-old-boy-drowns-while-swimming-in-adult-pool-in-puchong">Read full story</a>
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Two Seri Kembangan eateries, grocery store razed in late night fire
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:06:00 +08:00
SERDANG: Two eateries and a grocery store were destroyed in a fire on Jalan Institut Pertanian, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, here, on Monday (Feb 10), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/02/11/two-seri-kembangan-eateries-grocery-store-razed-in-late-night-fire">Read full story</a>
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One dead, four injured after business jets collide at Arizona airport
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:39:00 +08:00
(Reuters) -At least one person was killed on Monday after a midsize business jet skidded off the runway while landing at the Scottsdale, Arizona, municipal airport and collided with another jet that was parked, authorities said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/02/11/one-dead-four-injured-after-business-jets-collide-at-arizona-airport">Read full story</a>
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Thaipusam: A symbol of perseverance, unity and sacrifice, says Anwar
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:27:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited all Malaysians to enhance the spirit of togetherness, appreciate diversity and strengthen love in conjunction with the Thaipusam festival which is celebrated by Hindus in the country. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/02/11/thaipusam-a-symbol-of-perseverance-unity-and-sacrifice-says-anwar">Read full story</a>
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Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:27:00 +08:00
MANILA (Reuters) - Campaigning for the Philippines' midterm elections kicked off on Tuesday against a fractured political backdrop, heightened by a high-profile row among warring elites that culminated in last week's impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/02/11/philippines-kicks-off-election-campaigning-amid-high-stakes-political-drama">Read full story</a>
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Exclusive-US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:22:00 +08:00
(Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to push European allies to buy more American weapons for Ukraine ahead of potential peace talks with Moscow, said two people with knowledge of the matter, a move that could improve Kyiv's negotiating position. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/02/11/exclusive-us-will-push-european-allies-to-buy-more-arms-for-ukraine-say-sources">Read full story</a>
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U.S. lifts pause on food donations for World Food Programme
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:21:00 +08:00
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has lifted a pause on food donations, the U.N. World Food Programme said, ending a suspension that an aid watchdog on Monday warned had left 500,000 metric tons of food currently at sea or ready to be shipped in limbo. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/02/11/us-lifts-pause-on-food-donations-for-world-food-programme">Read full story</a>
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Trump signs executive orders on 25% steel, aluminium tariffs
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:20:00 +08:00
WASHINGTON (AFP): United States President Donald Trump on Monday (Feb 10) made good on a promise to slap 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, stepping up a long-promised trade war despite warnings from Europe and China. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/02/11/trump-signs-executive-orders-on-25-steel-aluminium-tariffs">Read full story</a>
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Thousands of devotees throng Batu Caves as Thaipusam dawns
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:11:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Tens of thousands of devotees have filled the streets and steps of Batu Caves in the wee hours of the morning as Thaipusam celebrations begin. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/02/11/thousands-of-devotees-throng-batu-caves-as-thaipusam-dawns">Read full story</a>
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QuickCheck: Is there a giant QR code made up of trees in a Chinese village?
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +08:00
Tourism is a major aspect of a nation’s economy. The use of technology has made travelling a seamless experience, putting information at our fingertips. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2025/02/11/quickcheck-is-there-a-giant-qr-code-made-up-of-trees-in-a-chinese-village">Read full story</a>
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Oil diplomacy under the spotlight in India amid rising tide of sanctions
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:05:00 +08:00
THE evolving focus of oil producers on India, its strengthening ties with non-OPEC producers, the future of refining and the upstream strategies the country intends to implement will be key topics of discussion among the thousands of delegates attending India Energy Week. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/oil-diplomacy-under-the-spotlight-in-india-amid-rising-tide-of-sanctions">Read full story</a>
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Trump says he will announce reciprocal tariffs over next two days
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:45:00 +08:00
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would announce plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on other countries over the next two days, doubling down on comments he made on Sunday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/trump-says-he-will-announce-reciprocal-tariffs-over-next-two-days">Read full story</a>
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Elon Musk-led group makes US$97.4bil bid for control of OpenAI
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:27:00 +08:00
A consortium led by Elon Musk said on Monday it has offered $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, another salvo in the billionaire's fight to block the artificial intelligence startup from transitioning to a for-profit firm. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/elon-musk-led-group-makes-us974bil-bid-for-control-of-openai">Read full story</a>
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DBS to reward workers with special bonus
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
SINGAPORE: DBS Group will reward all employees, excluding senior managers, with a special one-time bonus of S$1,000 each, and plans to introduce a new “capital return” dividend, as Singapore’s biggest bank reported record earnings for last year. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/dbs-to-reward-workers-with-special-bonus">Read full story</a>
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US to announce 25% steel, aluminium tariffs in new trade escalation
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump says that he will announce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, which would come on top of existing metals duties in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/us-to-announce-25-steel-aluminium-tariffs-in-new-trade-escalation">Read full story</a>
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Investors weigh risks, optimism in US relations
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
TOKYO: The nervousness pervading Japanese markets last Friday briefly turned to relief after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Donald Trump, then back to uncertainty yesterday as the US president flagged tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/investors-weigh-risks-optimism-in-us-relations">Read full story</a>
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Trump’s return calls for a new investment playbook
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
NEW YORK: President Donald Trump’s mercurial approach to his signature tariffs whipsawed markets last week. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/trumps-return-calls-for-a-new-investment-playbook">Read full story</a>
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Bond market gains fade as Trump, inflation keep yields high
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
NEW YORK: To US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the yield on 10-year government debt is the key gauge for President Donald Trump’s goal of getting lower interest rates. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/bond-market-gains-fade-as-trump-inflation-keep-yields-high">Read full story</a>
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Vietnam sees promise in sustainable fashion
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
HANOI: Vietnam has set an ambitious target of earning US$48bil in export revenue for the textile and garment industry this year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (Vitas) – and industry insiders hope that sustainable fashion will help the sector achieve its goal. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/vietnam-sees-promise-in-sustainable-fashion">Read full story</a>
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Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties as threat of tariffs looms
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
BRUSSELS: Canada wants to deepen its economic ties with the European Union (EU) and uphold global trading rules in the face of threatened US tariffs, says Trade Minister Mary Ng. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/11/canada-seeks-stronger-eu-trade-ties-as-threat-of-tariffs-looms">Read full story</a>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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 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>
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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>
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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>
