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US reorders arms deliveries to free up more Patriots for Ukraine, WSJ reports

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:18:00 +08:00

(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has moved Germany ahead of Switzerland for the next Patriot air-defense systems off the production line, which will allow Germany to send two Patriots it already has to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing three U.S. officials. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/us-reorders-arms-deliveries-to-free-up-more-patriots-for-ukraine-wsj-reports">Read full story</a>

Rubio says 10 Americans detained in Venezuela have been released

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 04:18:00 +08:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that 10 Americans detained in Venezuela have been released. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/rubio-says-10-americans-detained-in-venezuela-have-been-released">Read full story</a>

3rd LD Writethru: 3 killed in explosion at police training facility in U.S. state of California

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:56:00 +08:00

LOS ANGELES, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Three deputies were killed Friday morning in an explosion at a police training facility in Southern California, authorities confirmed. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/3rd-ld-writethru-3-killed-in-explosion-at-police-training-facility-in-us-state-of-california">Read full story</a>

U.S. dollar ticks down

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:17:00 +08:00

NEW YORK, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar fell in late trading on Friday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/us-dollar-ticks-down">Read full story</a>

Pakistan says it held productive trade talks in Washington

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:03:00 +08:00

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan said it held productive trade talks with the U.S. in Washington on Friday to advance economic cooperation, according to a statement from the South Asian country's finance ministry. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/pakistan-says-it-held-productive-trade-talks-in-washington">Read full story</a>

"Art Macao 2025" opens with creative exhibitions across city

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:00:00 +08:00

MACAO, July 18 (Xinhua) -- The "Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025" (Art Macao 2025) opened on Friday, featuring nearly 30 exhibitions across six sections with participation from artists worldwide. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/art-macao-2025-opens-with-creative-exhibitions-across-city">Read full story</a>

Nearly 70 pct of BiH citizens support EU membership: survey

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:42:00 +08:00

SARAJEVO, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Around 69.9 percent of citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) would vote in favor of European Union (EU) membership if a referendum were held, according to a public opinion survey released on Friday. However, the rate has declined by 1.3 percentage points compared to last year. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/nearly-70-pct-of-bih-citizens-support-eu-membership-survey">Read full story</a>

Congo, M23 rebels to sign declaration of principles to end fighting, sources say

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:41:00 +08:00

(Reuters) -Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed to a declaration of principles to end fighting in eastern Congo, a sign of progress after months of talks mediated by Qatar, though key details still need to be negotiated, four sources said on Friday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/congo-m23-rebels-to-sign-declaration-of-principles-to-end-fighting-sources-say">Read full story</a>

Spanish expert urges protection for elderly after 1,180 heat-related deaths in two months

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:29:00 +08:00

Barcelona, Spain, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Extreme heat has a serious impact on health, especially for older people, a professor of Physical Geography at the University of Barcelona said in an interview with Xinhua on Friday, calling for more social support. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/spanish-expert-urges-protection-for-elderly-after-1180-heat-related-deaths-in-two-months">Read full story</a>

US rejects WHO global pandemic response accord

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:19:00 +08:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States has rejected an agreement adopted by members of the World Health Organization to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to COVID-19, the government said on Friday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/07/19/us-rejects-who-global-pandemic-response-accord">Read full story</a>

Rapid rise meets reputational risk

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

NationGate Holdings Bhd now finds itself at a dangerous inflection point – one where headlines, not financials, shape the narrative. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/19/rapid-rise-meets-reputational-risk">Read full story</a>

Johari: Govt exploring ways to expand biodiesel use

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:36:00 +08:00

BANTING: The government is looking to expand the use of biodiesel in the country in its efforts towards a more sustainable source of fuel, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/johari-govt-exploring-ways-to-expand-biodiesel-use">Read full story</a>

PTT Synergy buys Gombak land for RM60mil to build automated warehouse

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:17:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: PTT Synergy Group Bhd's wholly owned unit PTT Logistics Hub 2 Sdn Bhd, has entered into eight separate sale and purchase agreements with Koperasi Kakitangan Bank Rakyat Bhd to acquire eight parcels of freehold land in Gombak, Selangor for a total cash consideration of RM60mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/ptt-synergy-buys-gombak-land-for-rm60mil-to-build-automated-warehouse">Read full story</a>

TH Plantations CEO put on garden leave, CFO resigns amid RM5.1mil probe

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:06:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: TH Plantations Bhd announced its chief executive officer (CEO), Mohamed Zainurin Mohamed Zain has been served with a show cause letter today relating to alleged unauthorised payments of RM5.1mil made to plantation workers. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/th-plantations-ceo-put-on-garden-leave-cfo-resigns-amid-rm51mil-probe">Read full story</a>

Silver Ridge wins RM16.9mil underground cable job

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:55:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Silver Ridge Holdings Bhd's 51%-owned subsidiary, Total SR Web 3.0 Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM16.9mil contract from Elektron Berkat Sdn Bhd. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/silver-ridge-wins-rm169mil-underground-cable-job">Read full story</a>

Cloudaron plans RM38mil sale of subsidiaries to Sweden’s Abelco

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:44:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Cloudaron Group Bhd has entered into a non-binding term sheet with Sweden-based Abelco Investment Group AB for the proposed disposal of its entire equity interests in Cloudaron Pte Ltd (CPL) and DACS Network Solutions Sdn Bhd. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/cloudaron-plans-rm38mil-sale-of-subsidiaries-to-swedens-abelco">Read full story</a>

Globetronics buys 30.85% stake in Mpire Global for RM45mil

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:29:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Globetronics Technology Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Globetronics (KL) Sdn Bhd has acquired a 30.85% stake in Mpire Global Bhd including warrants for RM45.05mil cash. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/globetronics-buys-3085-stake-in-mpire-global-for-rm44mil">Read full story</a>

NexG sets up MyNasional Holdings as AI, data intelligence arm

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:15:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: NexG Bhd's new subsidiary, MyNasional Holdings Sdn Bhd, will serve as the group's dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) and data intelligence arm, in line with the Digital Economy Blueprint and the national MyDigital ID roadmap. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/nexg-sets-up-mynasional-holdings-as-ai-data-intelligence-arm">Read full story</a>

Ringgit rebounds to close higher on better-than-expected 2Q GDP forecast

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:03:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded from recent losses to end higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a better-than-expected forecast of Malaysia's second quarter growth, which signalled that the domestic economy remains resilient amid external uncertainties. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/ringgit-rebounds-to-close-higher-on-better-than-expected-2q-gdp-forecast">Read full story</a>

KTI Landmark bags RM130.6mil contract to build ABM Sabah campus

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:49:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: KTI Landmark Bhd has secured a RM130.6mil contract from the Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB Malaysia) to construct the Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM) Sabah campus in Papar. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/07/18/kti-landmark-bags-rm1306mil-contract-to-build-abm-sabah-campus">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>