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Ukraine committed to EU accession but should do more on rule of law, Commission draft says

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:20:00 +08:00

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Ukraine is showing "remarkable commitment" to joining the EU, but must reverse recent negative trends in the fight against corruption and accelerate rule of law reforms, the European Commission said in a draft text seen by Reuters on Monday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/04/ukraine-committed-to-eu-accession-but-should-do-more-on-rule-of-law-commission-draft-says">Read full story</a>

Guinea's junta leader to stand for president

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:26:00 +08:00

CONAKRY (Reuters) -Guinea's junta leader Mamady Doumbouya put his name forward on Monday to stand in presidential elections on December 28, a move that could keep him in power for another five years. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/04/guinea039s-junta-leader-to-stand-for-president">Read full story</a>

Ukraine to set up arms export offices in Berlin, Copenhagen, Zelenskiy says

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:04:00 +08:00

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine will set up offices for arms exports and joint weapons production in Berlin and Copenhagen this year, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/04/ukraine-to-set-up-arms-export-offices-in-berlin-copenhagen-zelenskiy-says">Read full story</a>

Hunger monitor confirms famine in Darfur's al-Fashir and one other city

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:55:00 +08:00

(Reuters) -A global hunger monitor on Monday confirmed famine conditions in al-Fashir, the Sudanese city taken by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after a lengthy siege, as well as Kadugli, another besieged city in Sudan's south. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/04/hunger-monitor-confirms-famine-in-darfur039s-al-fashir-and-one-other-city">Read full story</a>

Major flight delays at Kota Kinabalu airport, believed to be due to Typhoon Tino

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:46:00 +08:00

KOTA KINABALU: Flight schedules at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) have been severely disrupted on Monday night, believed to be linked to Typhoon Tino affecting the Philippines and regional weather patterns. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/03/major-flight-delays-at-kota-kinabalu-airport-believed-to-be-due-to-typhoon-tino">Read full story</a>

Jihadists' fuel blockade poses biggest threat yet to Mali's military rulers

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:15:00 +08:00

DAKAR/BAMAKO (Reuters) -A two-month-old fuel blockade by al Qaeda-linked militants has all but paralysed the capital of Mali, turning the screws on the military government and raising concern that the jihadists might try eventually to impose their rule on the West African country. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/11/03/jihadists039-fuel-blockade-poses-biggest-threat-yet-to-mali039s-military-rulers">Read full story</a>

FIFA reject FAM's appeal over sanctions on mixed-heritage players

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:34:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: FIFA have rejected the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) appeal over the suspension of their seven mixed heritage players. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/football/2025/11/03/fifa-reject-fam039s-appeal-over-sanctions-on-mixed-heritage-players">Read full story</a>

RakanKKM is about ensuring delivery of health services, not privatisation, says Dzulkefly

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:58:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is hoping to see its first RakanKKM patient by year-end, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/03/rakankkm-is-about-ensuring-delivery-of-health-services-not-privatisation-says-dzulkefly">Read full story</a>

Malaysia can terminate trade agreement with US at any time, says AGC

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:53:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has the right to terminate its Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US) at any time through written notice without requiring the consent of the US, says the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/03/malaysia-can-terminate-trade-agreement-with-us-at-any-time-says-agc">Read full story</a>

Suspect carried out Sg Golok shooting with younger brother, police say

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:37:00 +08:00

KOTA BARU: The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Malaysian citizen in Sungai Golok, Thailand, on Saturday (Nov 1) is alleged to have carried out the attack with his younger brother. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/11/03/suspect-carried-out-sg-golok-shooting-with-younger-brother-police-say">Read full story</a>

MBSB lifts ringgit forecast to average RM4.25 for the year against the US dollar

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:12:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has revised its base case for the ringgit, expecting it to strengthen further against the US dollar and projecting an average forecast for the year to RM4.25 from RM4.30 previously. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/mbsb-lifts-ringgit-forecastto-average-rm425-for-the-year-against-the-us-dollar">Read full story</a>

Genting’s bid to take Genting Malaysia private turns unconditional after crossing 50% threshold

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:46:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Genting Bhd's bid to take Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) private has turned unconditional after it crossed the 50% shareholding threshold. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/gentings-bid-to-take-genting-malaysia-private-turns-unconditional-after-crossing-50-threshold">Read full story</a>

Farmiera IPO oversubscribed by 16.69 times

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:16:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Poultry producer and distributor Farmiera Bhd's initial public offering (IPO), held in conjunction with its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd, was oversubscribed by 16.69 times. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/farmiera-ipo-oversubscribed-by-1669-times">Read full story</a>

Ringgit eases vs greenback ahead of key US economic data

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:57:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower compared to the greenback on Monday on a lack of catalysts for the local note ahead of the release of key US economic data. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/ringgit-eases-vs-greenback-ahead-of-key-us-economic-data">Read full story</a>

Destini faces trading suspension over delayed annual report

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:40:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Trading in Destini Bhd's shares will be suspended from Nov 10 if the company fails to release its annual report by Nov 7. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/destini-faces-trading-suspension-over-delayed-annual-report">Read full story</a>

MMAG unaware of reason for UMA

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:17:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: MMAG Holdings Bhd, which received an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia, said it is unaware of any reason for the sharp fall in its share price recently. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/mmag-unaware-of-reason-for-uma">Read full story</a>

Ho Hup faces trading suspension risk over annual report delay

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:58:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Ho Hup Construction Company Bhd is facing the risk of a trading suspension after failing to submit its annual report for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, within the stipulated timeframe to Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/ho-hup-faces-trading-suspension-risk-over-annual-report-delay">Read full story</a>

Lotte Chemical’s 3Q losses narrow

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:45:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd expects the global business environment to remain volatile in the near future, due to the Russia-Ukraine war and unrest in the Middle East, US reciprocal tariffs. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/lotte-chemicals-3q-losses-narrow">Read full story</a>

FBM KLCI rallies with regional markets to end at intraday high

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:19:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI closed at its intraday high on Monday, supported by selective blue-chip buying in line with regional gains, while the broader market weakened on cautious sentiment. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/fbm-klci-rallies-with-regional-markets-to-end-at-intraday-high">Read full story</a>

Pharmaceutical market poised for growth following Malaysia-US agreement

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) pharmaceutical companies are likely to see increased sales in Malaysia following the signing of the Malaysia-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/03/pharmaceutical-market-poised-for-growth-following-malaysia-us-agreement">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>