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US urges probe into killings of two Mozambique opposition figures
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +08:00
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Monday condemned the weekend killings by gunmen of two Mozambique opposition figures ahead of protests against a disputed election result, with Washington urging "a swift and thorough investigation into the murders." <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/10/22/us-urges-probe-into-killings-of-two-mozambique-opposition-figures">Read full story</a>
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Ukraine blasts U.N.'s Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:24:00 +08:00
(Reuters) - Ukraine's Foreign Ministry blasted U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday for what it said was his acceptance of an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a BRICS summit, while staying away from a "peace summit" on the war in Ukraine. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/10/22/ukraine-blasts-un039s-guterres-over-invitation-to-brics-summit-in-russia">Read full story</a>
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Efforts to eradicate extreme poverty among focus at Parliament today
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:18:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The current status of the government's efforts to eradicate extreme poverty and the mechanisms used to determine the categories are among the highlights of today's Dewan Rakyat session. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/10/22/efforts-to-eradicate-extreme-poverty-among-focus-at-parliament-today">Read full story</a>
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Of the keris and traditional medicine
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +08:00
For her latest book 'Malayland', the writer meets two friends who are purveyors of Malay culture and traditions. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/10/22/of-the-keris-and-traditional-medicine">Read full story</a>
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QuickCheck: Was Singapore's Pulau Sentosa once called Blakang Mati?
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +08:00
IN THE vibrant tapestry of Singapore's history, Sentosa Island stands out with its transformation tale. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/true-or-not/2024/10/22/quickcheck-was-singapore039s-pulau-sentosa-once-called-blakang-mati">Read full story</a>
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Peru ex-President Toledo convicted of bribe-taking, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:09:00 +08:00
LIMA (Reuters) -Peruvian former President Alejandro Toledo was convicted of taking bribes from Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht and sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison on Monday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/10/22/peru-ex-president-toledo-sentenced-to-two-decades-in-prison-for-accepting-bribes">Read full story</a>
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U.S. stocks close mixed to kick off the week
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:10:00 +08:00
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Monday, as U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply and investors awaited new earnings reports this week. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/10/22/us-stocks-close-mixed-to-kick-off-the-week">Read full story</a>
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Ukraine foreign minister calls for support to stop Russian strikes on its Black Sea ports
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:12:00 +08:00
(Reuters) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday he and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan had discussed safe navigation for shipping in the Black Sea. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/10/22/ukraine-foreign-minister-calls-for-support-to-stop-russian-strikes-on-its-black-sea-ports">Read full story</a>
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Mercedes-Benz CEO urges EU to delay tariffs on Chinese EVs
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:29:00 +08:00
BERLIN, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has reiterated its opposition to the European Union's (EU) planned tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), urging a delay in implementing these highly controversial measures to avoid harming interests of both sides. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/10/22/mercedes-benz-ceo-urges-eu-to-delay-tariffs-on-chinese-evs">Read full story</a>
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U.S. stocks close mixed
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:28:00 +08:00
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Monday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/10/22/us-stocks-close-mixed">Read full story</a>
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Govt mulls two-tier RON95 pricing
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering using databases linked to identification cards, along with e-wallets and debit cards as part of the mechanism for the two-tiered pricing system for RON95 petrol subsidies. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/govt-mulls-two-tier-ron95-pricing">Read full story</a>
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PTT inks RM400mil warehouse deal
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: PTT Synergy Group Bhd has signed a build and lease agreement to provide a fully automated warehouse for RM399.7mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/ptt-inks-rm400mil-warehouse-deal">Read full story</a>
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Khee San gets green light for revamp
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Khee San Bhd is on its way to recovery after its shareholders approved its proposed regularisation plan during its EGM yesterday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/khee-san------------------gets-green--------------light-for-revamp">Read full story</a>
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HeiTech and MyEG commence e-government jobs
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: MyEG Services Bhd and HeiTech Padu Bhd have commenced their partnership to ensure the successful implementation of various e-government projects in Malaysia. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/heitech-and-myeg-commence-e-government-jobs">Read full story</a>
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EPMB plans to diversify business
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Producer of automotive parts and components EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) is proposing to diversify its business to include vehicle assembly. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/epmb-plans-to-diversify-business">Read full story</a>
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Samaiden inks solar PV partnership deal
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Samaiden Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Samaiden Capital Management Sdn Bhd and Chudenko (M) Sdn Bhd have entered into a shareholders agreement with their joint venture company, Samaiden Chudenko Renewables Sdn Bhd, to undertake a joint investment in solar photovoltaic or PV facilities and related services. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/samaiden-inks-solar-pv-partnership-deal">Read full story</a>
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Reform agenda on track
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is committed to staying the course of the reform agenda as reflected by the initiatives of Budget 2025. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/reform-agenda-on-track">Read full story</a>
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Zafrul: Govt shows confidence in the role of Miti
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) will remain committed to driving international trade, investments of high quality and the development of innovative industries to spur sustainable economic growth in the country.Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said he welcomed Budget 2025’s goals as well as the allocated RM2.184bil that has reflected the government’s confidence in the role that Miti has played so far. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/zafrul-govt-shows-confidence-in-the-role-of-miti">Read full story</a>
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Faizal Sham is Dnex group CEO
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: Dagang Nexchange Bhd (Dnex) has appointed Faizal Sham Abu Mansor as its group chief executive officer effective Nov 1, 2024. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/faizal-sham-------------is-dnex----------group-ceo">Read full story</a>
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AWC wins RM31mil project in Johor
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +08:00
PETALING JAYA: AWC Bhd has accepted a letter of award from KJC Engineering Sdn Bhd for housekeeping services at JB Sentral in Johor Baru worth RM30.51mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/10/22/awc-wins-rm31mil--project-in-johor">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>
