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Telcos assure customer privacy in MCMC data initiative

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:46:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Telecommunication companies have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting customer data and privacy over the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) use of mobile phone data (MPD) for statistical purposes. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/08/telcos-assure-customer-privacy-in-mcmc-data-initiative">Read full story</a>

Russia sending bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to the border, general says

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:41:00 +08:00

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Trains with the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers will start moving to the border in an hour, TASS quoted Russia's Lieutenant General Alexander Zorin as saying on Sunday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/08/russia-sending-bodies-of-ukrainian-soldiers-to-the-border-general-says">Read full story</a>

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into dog in Kampar

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:20:00 +08:00

IPOH: A factory worker died after the motorcycle he was riding hit a dog and skidded off the road at Jalan Malim Nawar-Kota Bharu, Kampar, early on Sunday (June 8) morning. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/08/motorcyclist-killed-after-crashing-into-dog-in-kampar">Read full story</a>

Five nabbed for murder of Indonesian in Kluang

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:18:00 +08:00

KLUANG: Police have arrested five men in connection with the death of an Indonesian man at an oil palm plantation area here. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/08/five-nabbed-for-murder-of-indonesian-in-kluang">Read full story</a>

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for eight states

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:16:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in several regions across Malaysia, with warnings in effect until 6pm on Sunday (June 8). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/08/metmalaysia-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-eight-states">Read full story</a>

Colombian senator Uribe fighting for life after shooting

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:10:00 +08:00

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was fighting for his life in hospital after being shot during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, according to his wife and government and party authorities. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/08/colombian-senator-uribe-fighting-for-life-after-shooting">Read full story</a>

Who is Megan Skiendiel? Katseye’s half-Singaporean teen member in the limelight for being bisexual but she also loves her laksa

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:48:00 +08:00

American teenager Megan Skiendiel makes it a point to connect with her Singapore roots, just like how her Singaporean-Chinese mother, known only as Sylvia. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/06/08/who-is-megan-skiendiel-katseyes-half-singaporean-teen-member-in-the-limelight-for-being-bisexual-but-she-also-loves-her-laksa">Read full story</a>

MCMC call data request from telcos to improve network, not invade privacy, says Fahmi

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:44:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) request for mobile phone call data from telecommunications companies is aimed at supporting evidence-based policymaking, including enhancing network infrastructure, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil says. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/08/mcmc-call-data-request-from-telcos-to-improve-network-not-invade-privacy-says-fahmi">Read full story</a>

Rwanda quits Central African bloc in dispute with Congo

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:19:00 +08:00

KIGALI (Reuters) -Rwanda has said it would withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), underscoring diplomatic tensions in the region over an offensive this year by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/08/rwanda-quits-central-african-bloc-in-dispute-with-congo">Read full story</a>

Heavy traffic on major highways heading to Klang Valley this evening

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:17:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on the main highways heading towards the Klang Valley was reported to be congested as of 2pm this afternoon, as people start returning to the capital after the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/08/heavy-traffic-on-major-highways-heading-to-klang-valley-this-evening">Read full story</a>

Trading ideas: Yinson, 7-Eleven, Pavilion REIT, CIMB, Ecomate, Ho Hup

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:35:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks to watch today based on their latest news include Yinson Holdings Bhd, 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Pavilion REIT, Ecomate Holdings Bhd and Ho Hup Construction Company Bhd. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/08/trading-ideas-yinson-7-eleven-pavilion-reit-cimb-ecomate-ho-hup">Read full story</a>

Proposed URA faces legal snag

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

The proposed Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) introduces a consent threshold of 80% for properties under 30 years old and 75% for those over 30 years. This means a redevelopment project could proceed even if 20% (or 25%) of property owners object. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/08/proposed-ura-faces-legal-snag">Read full story</a>

Grey patches in green effort

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

In December 2023, Malaysia reached a significant green milestone. Approximately 300,000 million sq ft of built environment space was certified nationwide via the Green Building Index (GBI). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/08/grey-patches-in-green-effort">Read full story</a>

Purpose-built properties gain appeal

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

As global trade tensions intensify and tariff regimes become increasingly unpredictable, multinational corporations (MNCs) are rethinking their real estate strategies and Malaysia stands in good stead to reap the benefits. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/08/purpose-built-properties-gain-appeal">Read full story</a>

Ringgit likely to trade within RM4.22-RM4.23 against greenback next week

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:45:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is likely to trade around RM4.22 to RM4.23 next week, said an analyst. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/07/ringgit-likely-to-trade-within-rm422-rm423-against-greenback-next-week">Read full story</a>

Stonepeak is said in exclusive talks for buyout of US$2.1bil Yinson

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +08:00

Stonepeak Partners is in exclusive talks for a buyout of Yinson Holdings Bhd that may value the firm at as much as RM9bil (US$2.1bil), according to people with knowledge of the matter, in what could be one of the biggest deals in Malaysia this year. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/07/stonepeak-is-said-in-exclusive-talks-for-buyout-of-us21bil-yinson">Read full story</a>

Weaving a beautiful sleep

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

Most of us spend about a third of our lives sleeping, and the value of a good night's rest cannot be overstated. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/07/weaving-a-beautiful-sleep">Read full story</a>

Male grooming gets a makeover

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

For Zhang Junhao, the disappointment that was written large on his father's face after each post-dye haircut is still fresh in his memory. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/07/male-grooming-gets-a-makeover">Read full story</a>

Software the missing piece

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

May's string of successful technology company debuts is reigniting optimism that the once-prolific enterprise software sector will soon resurface as a significant contributor to the US deal mix. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/07/software-the-missing-piece">Read full story</a>

Car salesman’s journey to riches

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

Before making it to Forbes Malaysia's 50 richest list, Lim Han Weng – the founder behind Causeway Link buses, which serve thousands of commuters daily – was just a young man with a simple dream: finding a stable job. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/07/car-salesmans-journey-to-riches">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>