In an era where digital platforms play an ever-growing role, the fusion of art and technology has given rise to initiatives like Love and Support Art. This independent and self-funded project, which has an estimated valuation of RM2 million, serves as a curated space dedicated to uplifting artist...

Culture: Where technology empowers creativity

Concert tours generate a significant carbon footprint — from the travel of artistes and attendees to waste generated at venues and merchandise sales. Given the large audiences that popular concerts attract, these events also consume a lot of resources and energy.

After the crowd has lef...

Waste: Can concerts be green?

Manufacturing contributes nearly 30% to Malaysia’s GDP, positioning it as the country’s second-largest business sector. This prominence makes it a prime target for cyberattacks, says Peerapong Jongvibool, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong regional director at Fortinet.

Historically, he says,...

Issues: Manufacturing sector prime target of cyberattacks

Named after the colour of the fifth indicator of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on gender equality, orange bonds — a type of social bond — merge financial investment with positive societal impact.

Proceeds of the bond are used to fund projects that generate posit...

Finance: Orange bonds to empower women

Account abstraction is poised to accelerate Web3 adoption by addressing a critical barrier: complexity. Account abstraction, which simplifies managing diverse assets through a single account, promises to streamline processes and mitigate complexity.

Lixin Liu, CEO of Account Labs, tells...

Deep Dive: Account abstraction a catalyst for wider Web3 adoption

In a bid to nurture local talent and elevate the gaming scene, the industry is increasingly turning to user-generated content (UGC) as a viable solution. Mohan Low, director of digital content development at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) believes UGC has emerged as a pivotal tool, p...

Game Changer: Embrace user-generated content to foster talent development

Organisations worldwide are grappling with unprecedented challenges to safeguard their digital assets in the face of escalating threats of ransomware attacks, and Malaysian organisations are no different.

According to Clarence Chan, PwC’s digital trust and cybersecurity partner, local o...

Issues: Rising threats, slow progress: The challenges in digital defence

A significant shift is occurring in the venture capital (VC) landscape, with a growing emphasis on integrating environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) principles into VC start-up portfolios.

In the past few years, the focus on implementing ESG has been on public-listed comp...

Start-ups: Bringing ESG to private markets

Healthcare accessibility apps are transformative tools that address specific needs across diverse health conditions. Applications, such as Jiwa Ibu, CancerAid, Be My Eyes, BoundaryCare and Deaf In Touch Everywhere, aim to empower individuals who have various health challenges.

These app...

Listicle: Empowering lives through innovative accessibility apps

The Shah Alam City Council dominated the Malaysian Low Carbon City Awards 2023 by securing the highest number of accolades. A total of 23 of its developments received the Diamond Recognition for its achievements in reducing carbon emissions.

Shah Alam City Council the biggest winner at Malaysian Low Carbon City Awards 2023

The runway at Kota Kinabalu International Airport remains temporarily closed to allow essential works to be completed safely, as continuous rainfall has affected the progress of the works.

Twenty flights affected as Kota Kinabalu airport runway remains closed

The major US stock indices jumped on Thursday as a pullback in oil prices boosted sentiment, with the Federal Reserve's first rate hike under chair Kevin Warsh reassuring investors of the central bank's commitment to tackling inflation.

Wall Street climbs as easing oil prices offer reprieve after Fed rate hike

Iron ore trader Radiant World may hold just US$10,000 (RM40,990) in cash despite its most recent financial statements referring to cash balances of over US$200 million, lawyers for a Jefferies-linked fund suing over an alleged fraud said on Thursday.

Jefferies-linked fund says Radiant World may hold just US$10,000 in cash

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday the outlook was too unpredictable when asked whether markets were right to price in almost four interest rate hikes over the next year, adding that his officials had not discussed that.

BOE's Bailey says outlook too uncertain to judge market bets on four rate hikes

Economists expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to raise the overnight policy rate by 25 basis points as early as November, following the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate hike and signal of another increase later this year.

Economists had already factored in a possible hike after BNM made subtle changes to its September policy statement. ANZ Research chief economist Sanjay Mathur said in his note just after the September decision that removing the word “appropriate” from the statement suggested BNM was becoming less comfortable with keeping interest rates at current levels. The firm kept its forecast for a 25 basis point hike at the next meeting on Nov 5.

OPR hike bets rise after Fed move

Malaysia’s healthcare debate has traditionally been framed around two systems. 

On one side is our public healthcare system, heavily subsidised and built on the principle that Malaysians should have access to healthcare regardless of their ability to pay; on the other is a large private healthcare sector offering greater choice, convenience, and capacity, but increasingly facing questions of affordability.

Opinion: Building a social market for Malaysian healthcare

Construction company Taghill Holdings Bhd (KL:TAGHILL) said its wholly-owned subsidiary Siab Construction Sdn Bhd has been placed under interim judicial management by the High Court.

Court grants interim judicial management order for Taghill’s financially distressed unit

Malaysians have always been fascinated by the household names of colossal tech giants leading the global AI race. These names bring global reputation and prestige. However, many may not realise that these multinational tech giants are set to physically establish their presence in Malaysia within ...

Opinion: The price of first place in the AI foreign investment race

The level of subsidised electricity for households has been increased to 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) a month from 600kWh until Dec 31, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Government ups household subsidised electricity threshold to 800kWh

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 17): The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) is of the view that the Negeri Sembilan executive council (exco) and menteri besar have no unilateral authority to terminate or declare the office of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar vacant, and deems the April 19 proclamation to depose Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as unconstitutional.

AGC says Negeri Sembilan exco has no power to vacate throne, proclamation to depose Tuanku Muhriz unconstitutional

Over the past two years, I have occasionally written about some of the people I regard as role models in Malaysia's plantation and palm oil journey — Tun Dr Lim Keng Yaik, Tun Raja Muhammad Alias Raja Muhammad Ali, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, Tan Sri Datuk Dr Augustine Ong Soon Hock, Datuk Boon Weng Siew, fondly remembered as “Uncle Boon”, MR&nbsp;Chandran and Mahbob Abdullah, among others.

Opinion: Tan Sri Lee Oi Hian — the planter, the steward and the next row

AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) fell on Thursday to the lowest in nearly four years amid mounting concerns over the low-cost airline’s financial health.

AirAsia falls to near four-year low amid concerns over financial health

Analysts say now is a good opportunity to buy and accumulate YTL Power International Bhd's (KL:YTLPOWR) shares, given the recent pullback and the company's&nbsp;reservation of four new gas turbines amid a global backlog.

YTL Power worth accumulating on pullback and new gas turbines — analysts

Pestec International Bhd (KL:PESTEC) said the Kuala Lumpur High Court has extended an injunction preventing its China-based supplier Shandong Power Equipment Co Ltd (SPECO) from enforcing an undated corporate guarantee against the group.

Pestec wins High Court order preventing Chinese supplier from enforcing corporate guarantee

The judge presiding over the SRC International Sdn Bhd and 1Malaysia Development Bhd suits against Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the suit filed by Muhammed Yusoff Rawther against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be&nbsp;transferred to Ipoh.

Judge hearing Yusoff Rawther suit against PMX, and SRC, 1MDB suits to be transferred to Ipoh

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, or better known as Papagomo, has failed to obtain a stay of a High Court judgement in May that had ordered him to pay RM280,000 in damages for defaming former finance minister Lim Guan Eng and his son Clint Lim Way Chau six years ago.

Papagomo fails to obtain stay of damages payment to Guan Eng, son

The level of subsidised electricity for households has been increased to 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) a month from 600kWh until Dec 31, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) founder Wong Thean Soon has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in Cuscapi Bhd (KL:CUSCAPI), after disposing of about 103.6 million shares in the company.

The shares disposed of via direct business transactions on Sept 11, comprise 99.1 million shares held directly and 4.5 million shares held indirectly through his private vehicle Asia Internet Holdings Sdn Bhd, according to a bourse filing. The shares represented nearly an 11% stake in Cuscapi.

TS Wong ceases to be substantial shareholder in Cuscapi after offloading 103.6 mil shares

An individual who relies only on a fixed salary will eventually reach a ceiling.

My Say: PETRONAS: Our hope for Malaysian global champions

CCK Consolidated Holdings Bhd (KL:CCK) is no longer a ‘buy’ amid slower-than-expected recovery from a fire incident at one of its plants in Indonesia, said an analyst.

CCK Consolidated no longer a ‘buy’ as Indonesian plant fire leaves lasting burn — analyst

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has confirmed that the state executive council recognises the proclamation removing Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar, Bernama reported.

Negeri Sembilan MB confirms state govt recognises removal of Tuanku Muhriz

Huawei Technologies Co is set to unveil new artificial intelligence (AI) technology this week in defiance of US export control curbs, advancing its ambition to replace Nvidia Corp in China and compete on the global stage.

Huawei set to unveil AI chips to match Nvidia 

Binastra Corp Bhd saw its net profit surge nearly 80% in the second quarter ended July 31, 2026 (2QFY2027), driven by stronger construction activity, contributions from newly acquired thermal energy firm LF Lansen Sdn Bhd and its expansion into solar installation.

Binastra Corp net profit surges nearly 80% in 2Q, declares four sen dividend

Vertex Material, a Malaysian advanced materials company, has set its sights on a Nasdaq listing next year.

Malaysian firm Vertex Material aims for Nasdaq listing in 2027 after claiming unicorn status

US President Donald Trump said he still had confidence in Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman Kevin Warsh and criticised what he said is a “hostile” board even after the central bank unanimously defied his calls to lower borrowing costs.

Trump backs Warsh, faults ‘hostile’ Fed board for rate hike

Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) is expanding its property development pipeline in Johor with two residential projects scheduled for launch in the second half of 2026.

Mah Sing expands Johor pipeline; tops out M Minori

Malaysia has delayed the mandatory reasonable&nbsp;assurance requirements&nbsp;of&nbsp;applicable entities&nbsp;on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by a year.&nbsp;

Malaysia delays reasonable assurance requirements on greenhouse gas emissions by a year

Canada and Europe should ally to protect their markets, democracies and rule of law in a world dominated by the United States and China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday, after an EU proposal to make Canada an "associate member".

Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after 'associate member' proposal angers Trump

When Intel opened its first overseas manufacturing facility in Penang in 1972, Malaysia’s role was largely to assemble chips designed and fabricated elsewhere.

Opinion: Advanced packaging is Malaysia’s next AI test

The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) Negeri Sembilan insists Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir remains the lawful Yang di-Pertuan Besar and chairman of the customary council.

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