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Boy in Shanghai causes RM236,000 in property damage in tantrum over Labubu doll

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:15:00 +08:00

A boy threw a tantrum over a jewel-adorned Labubu doll, causing more than 400,000 yuan (RM236,000) in property damage at the Shanghai home of the toy's owner, a Chinese influencer. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/11/boy-in-shanghai-causes-rm236000-in-property-damage-in-tantrum-over-labubu-doll">Read full story</a>

Fugitive Moldovan tycoon offers $3,000 a month to anti-government protesters

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:12:00 +08:00

(Reuters) -Fugitive pro-Russian businessman Ilan Shor has offered Moldovans monthly payments of $3,000 to join anti-government protests, in a bid to undermine Moldova's pro-European government ahead of parliamentary elections next month. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/08/11/fugitive-moldovan-tycoon-offers-3000-a-month-to-anti-government-protesters">Read full story</a>

Indonesia expands military as defence budget soars

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:59:00 +08:00

Indonesia has created more than 20 regional commands in its biggest armed forces overhaul in decades, coinciding with a sharp increase in defence spending. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/11/indonesia-expands-military-as-defence-budget-soars">Read full story</a>

Two feared dead as others missing as torrential rain batters southwestern Japan

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:50:00 +08:00

At least two people are feared dead and others remain missing in southwestern Japan on Monday as torrential rains batter the region, triggering floods and landslides. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/11/two-feared-dead-as-others-missing-as-torrential-rain-batters-southwestern-japan">Read full story</a>

Azerbaijan, Armenia publish text of initialed peace agreement

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:45:00 +08:00

TBILISI (Reuters) -Armenia and Azerbaijan published the text of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Monday, pledging to respect each other's territorial integrity and formally put an end to nearly four decades of conflict. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/08/11/azerbaijan-and-armenia-published-text-of-initialed-peace-agreement">Read full story</a>

Johor cops nab duo for petrol theft from motorcycles

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:43:00 +08:00

GELANG PATAH: A Pakistani man and a local woman have been arrested for their alleged involvement in motorcycle petrol theft at an apartment in Tanjung Kupang. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/11/johor-cops-nab-duo-for-petrol-theft-from-motorcycles">Read full story</a>

India decries 'sabre rattling' after Pakistan army chief's reported nuclear remarks

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:02:00 +08:00

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India on Monday accused its neighbour Pakistan of "sabre rattling" and "irresponsibility" after media reports on remarks about nuclear threats in South Asia made by Pakistan's army chief while on a visit to the U.S. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/08/11/india-decries-039sabre-rattling039-after-pakistan-army-chief039s-reported-nuclear-remarks">Read full story</a>

Auction for 'SIS' vehicle plates starts Aug 15

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:01:00 +08:00

SHAH ALAM: Bidding for the 'SIS' special vehicle registration number series, which happens to be the acronym for Sultan Idris Shah, in honour of Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, will be open to the public from Aug 15 to Aug 19. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/11/auction-for-039sis039-vehicle-plates-starts-aug-15">Read full story</a>

‘Dormant bombs’: unique genes that make us smart may also fuel cancer, China study shows

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:41:00 +08:00

Analysis of 'evolutionary vulnerability' offers promise to train immune systems to attack cancer tumours. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/11/dormant-bombs-unique-genes-that-make-us-smart-may-also-fuel-cancer-china-study-shows">Read full story</a>

Poland charges Ukrainian citizen with involvement in parcel bomb

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:36:00 +08:00

WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian citizen with involvement in sending a parcel bomb using a courier company, Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) said on Monday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/08/11/poland-charges-ukrainian-citizen-with-involvement-in-parcel-bomb">Read full story</a>

AirAsia X set to start Istanbul flights in renewed Europe push

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:45:00 +08:00

AIRASIA X Bhd is set to launch non-stop flights to Turkey from November, rebooting the Southeast Asian budget carrier's ambitions to fly to Europe and establish a global low-cost carrier network. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/airasia-x-set-to-start-istanbul-flights-in-renewed-europe-push">Read full story</a>

Inta Bina bags RM264.5mil service apartment job

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:32:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Inta Bina Group Bhd has accepted a letter of award from GDP Architects Sdn Bhd, on behalf of 368 Segambut Sdn Bhd and a joint-venture between IJM Land Bhd and FCW Holdings Bhd, for main building works worth RM264.5mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/inta-bina-bags-rm2645mil-service-apartment-job">Read full story</a>

Carzo risks delisting after failing to secure new core business

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:15:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Carzo Holdings Bhd faces potential delisting after it failed to acquire a new core business. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/carzo-risks-delisting-after-failing-to-secure-new-core-business">Read full story</a>

HCK Capital acquires land in Setia City BizPark for RM19mil

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:03:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: HCK Capital Group Bhd is acquiring a third plot of land measuring approximately 1.2340 acres within the Setia City BizPark in Bukit Raja, Selangor, for RM19.35mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/hck-capital-acquires-land-in-setia-city-bizpark-for-rm19mil">Read full story</a>

ES Sunlogy signs HOA for participation in special energy zone development in Sarawak

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:47:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Mechanical and electrical engineering services company ES Sunlogy Bhd has entered into a heads of agreement with Planet QEOS Sdn Bhd to jointly develop a 155 MWp large-scale solar photovoltaic power plant with 310 MWhr integrated Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at Long Lama, Baram, Sarawak. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/es-sunlogy-signs-hoa-for-participation-in-special-energy-zone-development-in-sarawak">Read full story</a>

Y&G acquires four parcels of land in Selangor totalling RM395mil

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:33:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Y&G Corp Bhd is acquiring four parcels of land totaling 462 acres in Selangor for RM395mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/yg-acquires-four-parcels-of-land-in-selangor-totalling-rm395mil">Read full story</a>

Citaglobal acquires majority stakes in two hydropower projects for RM15mil

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:14:00 +08:00

PETALING JAYA: Citaglobal Bhd is acquiring majority stakes in two hydropower projects in Perak for RM15mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/citaglobal-acquires-majority-stakes-in-two-hydropower-projects-for-rm15mil">Read full story</a>

Ringgit ends higher on hopes of US Fed rate cut in September

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:58:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on market optimism that the US Federal Reserve will implement an interest rate cut at its September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/ringgit-ends-higher-on-hopes-of-us-fed-rate-cut-in-september">Read full story</a>

Master Tec posts record RM104.8mil quarterly revenue in 2Q

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:44:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Master Tec Group Bhd is actively enhancing its production capacity and energy efficiency through new machinery acquisitions and the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, supporting its commitment to sustainability and green energy transition <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/master-tec-posts-record-rm1048mil-quarterly-revenue-in-2q">Read full story</a>

Hup Seng cautious on 2H25 amid rising raw material costs

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:19:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Hup Seng Industries Bhd will maintain a cautious stance for the second half of 2025 amid continuing geopolitical uncertainties. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/08/11/hup-seng-cautious-on-2h25-amid-rising-raw-material-costs">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>