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  • Ukrainian official predicts Kyiv airport soon to reopen

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 10:01:00 +08:00

    (Reuters) - Ukraine has become progressively stronger over the past year and will soon be able to reopen Kyiv's international airport, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Friday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/12/02/ukrainian-official-predicts-kyiv-airport-soon-to-reopen">Read full story</a>

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  • M’sian woman discovers over RM400mil mistakenly deposited in her bank account

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +08:00

    A client of Malaysia’s biggest bank recently discovered that her bank balance had mysteriously increased to more than RM400mil. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2023/12/02/msian-woman-discovers-over-rm400mil-mistakenly-deposited-in-her-bank-account">Read full story</a>

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  • 69 undocumented migrants nabbed in raid at Pantai Dalam squatter settlement

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:13:00 +08:00

    KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department detained 69 Indonesian undocumented migrants in a raid on a squatter settlement in Kampung Pantai Dalam here, Saturday morni <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/02/69-undocumented-migrants-nabbed-in-raid-at-pantai-dalam-squatter-settlement">Read full story</a>

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  • Control over devastated eastern Ukrainian town uncertain

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:08:00 +08:00

    (Reuters) - Control over Maryinka, a town in eastern Ukraine all but destroyed by more than a year of fighting, remained uncertain on Friday, with unofficial reports suggesting Russian forces had registered some gains. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/12/02/control-over-devastated-eastern-ukrainian-town-uncertain">Read full story</a>

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  • Judge rejects Trump immunity claim in federal 2020 election case

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +08:00

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump does not have immunity from criminal charges for actions he took as president, a U.S. judge ruled on Friday, rejecting his bid to toss out the case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith accusing him of unlawfully trying to overturn his 2020 election loss. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/12/02/judge-rejects-trump-immunity-claim-in-federal-2020-election-case">Read full story</a>

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  • YouTube is the UK’s favourite social media

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +08:00

    Internet users in the UK are more fond of YouTube than Facebook. The video streaming platform overtook Meta’s social network as the UK’s most-used social media in May 2023. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2023/12/02/youtube-is-the-uks-favourite-social-media">Read full story</a>

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  • Kemaman by-election: Polling day in pictures

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:56:00 +08:00

    PETALING JAYA: Voters in Kemaman head to the polls on Saturday (Dec 2). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/02/kemaman-by-election-polling-day-in-pictures">Read full story</a>

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  • Protester self-immolates outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:34:00 +08:00

    (Reuters): A protester with a Palestinian flag self-immolated on Friday (Dec 1) outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, authorities said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/12/02/protester-self-immolates-outside-israeli-consulate-in-atlanta">Read full story</a>

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  • Renewed Gaza fighting stretches into second day after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:34:00 +08:00

    GAZA (Reuters): Renewed fighting in Gaza stretched into a second day on Saturday after talks to extend a week-old truce with Hamas collapsed and mediators said Israeli bombardments were complicating attempts to again pause hostilities. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/12/02/renewed-gaza-fighting-stretches-into-second-day-after-israel-hamas-truce-collapses">Read full story</a>

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  • King meets foreign leaders at COP28

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:23:00 +08:00

    KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah took time off from his busy schedule to spend time meeting foreign leaders after arriving in Dubai to attend the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) ) for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/02/king-meets-foreign-leaders-at-cop28">Read full story</a>

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  • Uplifting local agriculture

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    By blending agriculture, sustainability and community, Asia Farms Network Sdn Bhd (AFN) is actively reshaping the local landscape of agriculture and food supply. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/uplifting-local-agriculture">Read full story</a>

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  • Critical Holdings gears up for bigger markets

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    Against the backdrop of Malaysia’s expanding electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, especially with the expected recovery in semiconductor demand next year, Critical Holdings Bhd is poised for a strategic leap. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/critical-holdings-gears-up-for-bigger-markets">Read full story</a>

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  • Xamble sets stage for next phase of growth

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    THE semiconductor sector aside, there are not that many listed tech companies run by Malaysians and fewer still that deliver on their investor promises. Tech companies also have a long gestation period before they show any significant earnings. Many tech startups fall by the wayside. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/xamble-sets-stage-for-next-phase-of-growth">Read full story</a>

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  • High expectations

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    Amid market challenges and inflationary pressures, the most Malaysian investors surveyed are optimistic, with 92% (versus 87% globally and 90% in South East Asia) expecting returns to be either identical to or higher than last year. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/high-expectations">Read full story</a>

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  • Identifying opportunities for 2024

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    The year thus far has been quite a roller-coaster ride for global financial markets. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/identifying-opportunities-for-2024">Read full story</a>

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  • Dry soil to curb Asia’s early 2024 rice output

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    Asian off-season rice production is poised to take a hit as dry planting conditions, shrinking reservoirs and forecasts for continued El Nino weather are set to reduce early 2024 yields, further tightening supplies and spurring food inflation. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/dry-soil-to-curb-asias-early-2024-rice-output">Read full story</a>

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  • The global port race: Will Malaysia keep up?

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    More countries, including Malaysia, are building new ports or expanding their existing facilities not just to grab a bigger slice of global trade, but also to gain greater geo-political influence. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/the-global-port-race-will-malaysia-keep-up">Read full story</a>

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  • PETRONAS makes significant exploration discoveries in 2023

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) and its contractors recorded 19 exploration discoveries and two exploration-appraisal successes, contributing over one billion barrels of oil equivalent (bboe) of new resources for Malaysia in 2023. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/petronas-makes-significant-exploration-discoveries-in-2023">Read full story</a>

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  • Addressing the ripple effect of higher wages

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    The progressive wage model (PWM) may be a good move to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/addressing-the-ripple-effect-of-higher-wages">Read full story</a>

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  • Divergent views on economic prospects

    Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +08:00

    Global investments banks have divergent views about how the global economy will pan out in 2024. Some are more optimistic, while others are more cautious about the prospects in the year ahead, given the prevailing headwinds of elevated interest rates and geopolitical tensions. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/12/02/divergent-views-on-economic-prospects">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>

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  • Supporting the automation dream

    Sat, 12 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +08:00

    Local PLM solutions provider to help manufacturing companies adopt Industry 4.0 <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2022/03/12/supporting-the-automation-dream">Read full story</a>

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  • Business survival insights from homegrown SMEs

    Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +08:00

    Maxis Business introduces web series to help small businesses excel in the new normal <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/03/07/business-survival-insights-from-homegrown-smes">Read full story</a>

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  • Filling the gap for digital talents

    Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +08:00

    THE ongoing digitalisation process could see many tech companies flourish in the coming years. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/filling-the-gap-for-digital-talents">Read full story</a>

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  • Retailers must understand tech-driven shifts to better serve clients

    Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +08:00

    WITH the increase in digitally savvy consumers, retailers and brands will have to stay on top of trends to ensure that they continue to capture a market that is evolving due to the impact of the pandemic. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/retailers-must-understand-tech-driven-shifts-to-better-serve-clients">Read full story</a>

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  • Ultra-rich steered toward new ESG entrepreneurs

    Sat, 05 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +08:00

    HIGH net-worth clients at Barclays Plc are being steered toward sustainable investment products that tap into a new class of environmental, social and governance (ESG) –related entrepreneurs. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/smebiz/2022/02/05/ultra-rich-steered-toward-new-esg-entrepreneurs">Read full story</a>

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