Sime Darby Bhd, which saw over 40% contribution from the China market to its bottomline in its first quarter earnings, expects this market to drive earnings growth for the group under its industrial and motor operations in the upcoming quarters.

Sime Darby sees China ops as earnings growth driver for FY21

IT is surprising, and at the same time, unsurprising, that the Conditional MCO (CMCO) is back. Surprising, because our Covid-19 cases are very much scattered. Unsurprising because ... well ... we haven’t been the most mindful, considerate, law-abiding lot, have we?

Would you believe me ...

Coffee Break: When Abah’s rotan isn’t a sufficient deterrent

As I write this piece, I have just snapped out of what seemed like an infinite trance in which I tried to make sense of the past few months since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was enforced.

And in case no one has noticed, we’re close to wrapping up the first half of 2020. That’s a fl...

Coffee Break: Stop judging and start listening

Now that we are well into the year 2020, you would expect society to have become more savvy. You know, way better than our forefathers, especially when it comes to having a First World mentality?

But no. Here we are, despite being told to #stayathome to #flattenthecurve, we step out bec...

Coffee Break: Domestic harmony shouldn’t need Doraemon

I hope we will find the best solution for the country

Agong: Let me do the duties

Pekan MP and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrived at the Istana Negara at about 3.35pm today.

He showed up with other unidentified MPs in a vehicle convoy, about 25 minutes after his cousin and Sembrong MP Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein arrived.

Najib arrives at Istana Negara

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah hopes that the best solution for Malaysia’s political conundrum will be found.

"Let me do the duties. I hope we will find the best solution for the country," he told reporters camped ...

Agong: Let me do the duties, I hope we will find the best solution for the country

Two MPs, namely Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik and Keningau MP Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan, were seen entering the Istana Negara at about 2.20pm today.

MPs arrive at Istana Negara for personal interview with Agong

I am not gonna lie — I am guilty of many things. Giving relationship tips (please, I do not even follow half of my own advice), lying to my Dad about attending Sunday mass, swearing in front of kids, busting deadlines, you name it.

This was up until two months ago, though, now that I mi...

Coffee Break: ‘Hi, I’m calling to scam you...’

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) says it has retained its pole position in the premium luxury car segment in Malaysia in 2019, with a 1.8% market share and 10,020 cars delivered.

“Despite facing headwinds, we ended the year on a strong note to cement our position in [the] prem...

Mercedes-Benz remains top luxury car brand in Malaysia

I am sure that when you read the headline of this article, you wondered why I would be bullish about Malaysia. Well, here’s the surprise — it is not actually me who is bullish, but rather our neighbours down south in Singapore. While this initially took me by surprise, perhaps it shouldn’t have, ...

The Pitch Deck: Bullish about Malaysia

Artificial intelligence (AI) will serve as a catalyst for a “skills revolution”, where uniquely human capabilities — such as empathy and ethical decision-making — become the most valuable assets in the workplace, says Workday in its latest global research report, Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution.

AI to usher in a new era of human expertise

Given Malaysia’s strong brand presence and strategic location at the heart of Southeast Asia, local businesses are in an ideal position to leverage the country’s advanced logistics network for seamless cross-border expansion into neighbouring markets, says Ninja Van Malaysia.

In its new...

Issues: Malaysian brands emerge as trusted options for Southeast Asian e-commerce shoppers

As 2025 begins, the pace of technological innovation is set to accelerate, with artificial intelligence (AI) expected to continue taking centre stage. From the enterprise adoption of generative AI (Gen AI) to groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology, education and sustainability, we are seein...

Trends: Future of technology

Pining for the latest in-game skins, accessories or limited-time character banners can be costly — yet it becomes a different story entirely if you are able to convert credit card loyalty points into in-game currency.

Gaming-related expenses can rack up over time, particularly when you ...

Levelling Up: Swapping loyalty points for play

The frequency and intensity of floods have continued to surge because of the effects of climate change and urban expansion into flood-prone areas.

Yet, many drivers in areas that are at high risk of flooding still do not protect their vehicles with flood insurance coverage, says Faiezy ...

Tools: Mapping your way out of a disaster

In Malaysia, the discourse on digitalisation often revolves around three key regions — Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor — all located in the peninsula. Meanwhile, Sabah and Sarawak, with their growing talent pools and untapped potential, risk being left behind unless deliberate efforts are made to ...

Bridging Ideas: Sabah and Sarawak need opportunities to retain their talent

The newly launched Ryt Bank — a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea Ltd — is entering a market that is seeing stiff competition. The bank aims not only to capture significant market share but also to out-innovate its competitors by providing the best products and services to...

Cover Story: Making of a humanised digital bank

NEWS

Embedded banking key focus for Boost in 2025

Over the past six years, Boost has contributed to 20% of Malaysia’s national growth through its SME-focused programmes and services, recording over RM5.6 billion in transaction value acro...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Modern classrooms, while still reliant on traditional blackboards and whiteboards, have seen introductions to new educational technologies, such as projectors and smartboards, but new innovations are transforming the learning experiences for students.

One such innovation is Assemblr EDU...

Interactive Learning: Assembling the cogs of education and technology

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will undertake a state visit to Malaysia on Monday at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, according to the Malaysian Foreign Ministry.

Indonesia’s Prabowo to pay state visit to Malaysia tomorrow

Diageo Plc doesn’t plan to sell the Guinness beer brand or its stake in Moet Hennessy, according to a statement Sunday.

Diageo doesn’t intend to sell Guinness, Moet Hennessy stake 

South Korea's prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec 3, the main opposition party said.

South Korean President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree 

Tens of thousands of Palestinians waited, blocked on the road, to return to their homes in northern Gaza on Sunday, voicing frustration after Israel accused Hamas of breaching a ceasefire agreement and refused to open crossing points.

Thousands wait to return to northern Gaza, Trump urges Jordan, Egypt to take Palestinians

China announced new measures to promote the development of index investment products, its latest effort to shore up the ailing equity market as it embraces a turbulent external economic environment.

China boosts index investments in latest bid to revive market

Republicans who control the US House of Representatives are trying to overcome internal differences on how to pay for President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cuts, with hardline conservatives determined to reduce an annual federal deficit approaching US$2 trillion (RM8.7 trillion).

US House Republicans divided over how to pay for Trump's tax cuts

I am sure that when you read the headline of this article, you wondered why I would be bullish about Malaysia. Well, here’s the surprise — it is not actually me who is bullish, but rather our neighbours down south in Singapore. While this initially took me by surprise, perhaps it shouldn’t have, ...

Given Malaysia’s strong brand presence and strategic location at the heart of Southeast Asia, local businesses are in an ideal position to leverage the country’s advanced logistics network for seamless cross-border expansion into neighbouring markets, says Ninja Van Malaysia.

In its new...

As 2025 begins, the pace of technological innovation is set to accelerate, with artificial intelligence (AI) expected to continue taking centre stage. From the enterprise adoption of generative AI (Gen AI) to groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology, education and sustainability, we are seein...

The newly launched Ryt Bank — a joint venture between YTL Digital Capital Sdn Bhd and Sea Ltd — is entering a market that is seeing stiff competition. The bank aims not only to capture significant market share but also to out-innovate its competitors by providing the best products and services to...

Artificial intelligence (AI) will serve as a catalyst for a “skills revolution”, where uniquely human capabilities — such as empathy and ethical decision-making — become the most valuable assets in the workplace, says Workday in its latest global research report,&nbsp;Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution.&nbsp;

The frequency and intensity of floods have continued to surge because of the effects of climate change and urban expansion into flood-prone areas.

Yet, many drivers in areas that are at high risk of flooding still do not protect their vehicles with flood insurance coverage, says Faiezy ...

<h2>NEWS</h2>

<h3>Embedded banking key focus for Boost in 2025</h3>

Over the past six years, Boost has contributed to 20% of Malaysia’s national growth through its SME-focused programmes and services, recording over RM5.6 billion in transaction value acro...

Pining for the latest in-game skins, accessories or limited-time character banners can be costly — yet it becomes a different story entirely if you are able to convert credit card loyalty points into in-game currency.

Gaming-related expenses can rack up over time, particularly when you ...

In Malaysia, the discourse on digitalisation often revolves around three key regions — Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor — all located in the peninsula. Meanwhile, Sabah and Sarawak, with their growing talent pools and untapped potential, risk being left behind unless deliberate efforts are made to ...

Modern classrooms, while still reliant on traditional blackboards and whiteboards, have seen introductions to new educational technologies, such as projectors and smartboards, but new innovations are transforming the learning experiences for students.

One such innovation is Assemblr EDU...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of technological progress, promising breakthroughs across industries from healthcare to finance and reshaping global economies.

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