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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for multiple states on Aug 9
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:21:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are forecast across several regions in Malaysia, with warnings in effect until 7pm on Saturday (Aug 9), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/metmalaysia-issues-thunderstorm-warning-for-multiple-states-on-aug-9">Read full story</a>
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Sabah Minister denies daughter's involvement in Zara's death
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:10:00 +08:00
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif has dismissed that his daughter is linked to the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/sabah-minister-denies-daughter039s-involvement-in-zara039s-death">Read full story</a>
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Manhunt for machete-wielding men after fight in Brickfield leaves two hospitalised
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:09:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: A manhunt is on for two machete-wielding men who attacked two people in Brickfields here. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/manhunt-for-machete-wielding-men-after-fight-in-brickfield-leaves-two-hospitalised">Read full story</a>
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Polish President Nawrocki to meet Trump in early September
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:58:00 +08:00
WARSAW (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has invited new Polish President Karol Nawrocki to Washington at the beginning of September, the chief of Nawrocki's cabinet said on Saturday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/08/09/polish-president-nawrocki-to-meet-trump-in-early-september">Read full story</a>
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Singer Syafinaz appointed UPSI adjunct professor
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:52:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned singer Datuk Syafinaz Selamat has been appointed Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts (FMSP), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), for a one-year term beginning last July 1. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/singer-syafinaz-appointed-upsi-adjunct-professor">Read full story</a>
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Thai-Cambodia peace deal a collective effort, says PM Anwar
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:47:00 +08:00
KOTA BHARU: The success of peace talks and a ceasefire in the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict is the result of the collective effort from various parties, including Asean leadership, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/thai-cambodia-peace-deal-a-collective-effort-says-pm-anwar">Read full story</a>
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Zahid arrives in Singapore for its 2025 National Day parade
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:32:00 +08:00
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived in Singapore on Saturday for a two-day working visit and to represent the Malaysian government at the 2025 Singapore National Day Parade on Saturday evening (Aug 9). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/zahid-arrives-in-singapore-for-the-2025-singapore-national-day-parade">Read full story</a>
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Penang targets RM156bil GDP by 2030 under Digital Economy Master Plan
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:29:00 +08:00
GEORGE TOWN: Increasing Penang's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from RM116bil in 2023 to RM156bil by 2030 is among the key success metrics under the newly launched Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025-2030. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/penang-targets-rm156bil-gdp-by-2030-under-digital-economy-master-plan">Read full story</a>
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Sultan Ibrahim hopes Kazan visit will inspire stronger ties with Tatarstan
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:29:00 +08:00
KAZAN: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, expressed hope that his visit to Kazan would inspire stronger ties between Malaysia and the Russian republic of Tatarstan. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/sultan-ibrahim-hopes-kazan-visit-will-inspire-stronger-ties-with-tatarstan">Read full story</a>
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Works Ministry identifies over 1,000 accident blackspots nationwide
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:09:00 +08:00
TUMPAT: More than 1,000 high-risk accident blackspots have been identified nationwide, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/works-ministry-identifies-over-1000-accident-blackspots-nationwide">Read full story</a>
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Penang targets RM156bil GDP by 2030 under Digital Economy Master Plan
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:29:00 +08:00
GEORGE TOWN: Increasing Penang's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from RM116bil in 2023 to RM156bil by 2030 is among the key success metrics under the newly launched Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025-2030. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/penang-targets-rm156bil-gdp-by-2030-under-digital-economy-master-plan">Read full story</a>
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Ringgit likely to trade cautiously next week amid US tariff concerns
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 11:10:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is anticipated to trade cautiously against the dollar next week as investors monitor external developments, particularly regarding United States tariffs. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/ringgit-likely-to-trade-cautiously-next-week-amid-us-tariff-concerns">Read full story</a>
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LSS projects under cloudy skies again
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
LARGE scale solar (LSS) projects are a key aspect of Malaysia's push towards renewable energy (RE). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/lss-projects-under-cloudy-skies-again">Read full story</a>
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Can Denmark stay fit if Novo falters?
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Denmark's status as one of the few countries in Europe with an expanding economy rests in part on the success of its homegrown hero, Novo Nordisk A/S. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/can-denmark-stay-fit-if-novo-falters">Read full story</a>
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Bitter cocoa blow for Andurand
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Famed oil trader Pierre Andurand has pulled back from a bullish bet on cocoa after a series of mistimed trades led to deep losses, according to a letter sent to investors that was seen by Bloomberg. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/bitter-cocoa-blow-for-andurand">Read full story</a>
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Koppiku stirs up coffee market
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
In the last few years, Malaysia's coffee sector has been abuzz with activity. Competition has increasingly brewed, with established homegrown and international players racing to expand their share of a growing coffee-drinking market. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/koppiku-stirs-up-coffee-market">Read full story</a>
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Optimism as tariff dust settles
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
The United States has announced its tariff rate for Malaysia, and it is a softer blow than expected. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/optimism-as-tariff-dust-settles">Read full story</a>
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Burned investors find relief
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
Distressed debt investors are piling into a new strategy to make money from troubled companies. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/burned-investors-find-relief">Read full story</a>
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Greening the wheels: Sustainability and the road ahead
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
In the global shift towards green mobility, Malaysia isn't content being a spectator. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/greening-the-wheels-sustainability-and-the-road-ahead">Read full story</a>
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Asia Pacific weathers tariff storm
Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +08:00
The global credit landscape is shifting, and tariffs are leading the charge. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/09/asia-pacific-weathers-tariff-storm">Read full story</a>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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 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>
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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>
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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>
