KUALA LUMPUR (July 16): Former Court of Appeal judge Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof took his oath as the ninth Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat at the first meeting of the first session of the 14th Parliament.

Mohamad’s swearing-in marked a historic change for Malaysia following the defeat of ...

Opposition MPs walk out as Mohamad Ariff takes oath as Parliament Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd president and group chief executive officer (CEO) Masnizam Hisham may see her three-year tenure cut short as she is said to be leaving the company amid criticism from lawmakers that it had caused the cost of the light rail transit line 3 (LRT3) project to ball...

Prasarana chief’s tenure may be cut short — sources

KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming sales tax and service tax (SST) will only be imposed on 38% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket of goods, as compared to 60% by the goods and services tax (GST).

Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said facts and figures do not support claims by former prime mi...

Guan Eng: SST covers only 38% of CPI basket

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad assured oil producing states yesterday that they would receive 20% of oil royalties as stated in Pakatan Harapan’s election manifesto.

“All [oil producing] states, everybody will get 20% of the profit from their area. If the area prod...

Dr M: Oil producing states to get 20% royalty

KUALA LUMPUR (July 19): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today assured oil-producing States that they will receive 20% of oil royalties as stated in Pakatan Harapan’s election manifesto.

“All (oil-producing) states, everybody will get 20% of the profit from their area. If the area...

Dr M: Oil-producing States to get 20% royalties

KUALA LUMPUR (July 19): Opposition leader Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi condemned Putrajaya's move to switch Malaysia's consumption tax system to sales and services tax (SST), from goods and services tax (GST).

In a press conference at the Parliament lobby today, Ahmad Zahid said only a...

Only a country that looks back switches from GST to SST — Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR (Jul 19): The upcoming sales and services tax (SST) will only be imposed on 38% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket of goods, as compared to 60% by the goods and services tax (GST).

At a press conference in Parliament today, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said facts and...

SST covers only 38% of CPI basket, Guan Eng says

KUALA LUMPUR (July 19): Putrajaya has conceded that the sales and services tax (SST) system is not as transparent as the goods and services tax (GST), but stressed that the former is able to reduce Malaysian consumption tax by half.

In his parliamentary response to Ayer Hitam member of ...

SST can cut consumption tax by half, says Guan Eng

KUALA LUMPUR (July 17): The rate of the sales and services tax (SST) that will be imposed from Sept 1 is not 16% as wrongly assumed by some people, said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Ong Kian Ming.

Ong said the separate rates for the two categories of the SST, namely ...

It won't be 16% SST, clarifies deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR (July 17): Rembau Member of Parliament Khairy Jamaluddin today appealed to the Pakatan Harapan-led government against scrapping the goods and services tax (GST) for political reasons, in a last ditch effort to stop the three-year-old consumption tax system from being replaced with th...

Don’t scrap GST for political reasons — Khairy

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): A new analysis on the impact of the recent changes in US tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) meeting on Monday (April 14), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Miti to present new analysis on impact of US tariffs at National Geo-Economic Action Council meeting on Monday

WASHINGTON/WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (April 13): US President Donald Trump's administration granted exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China, providing a big break to tech firms like Apple that rely on imported products.

Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs

Situated just a stone’s throw away from the trendy commercial and retail offerings of bustling Mont’Kiara and Dutamas lies Miranda Hill — an exclusive low-density residential development perched on one of the highest points in North Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.

A new standard of urban elegance in North Kiara

Growing up in a rubber estate in Teluk Intan, Perak, Giva Kuppusamy developed a fascination for freshwater prawns thriving in nearby rivers. Today, that childhood curiosity has blossomed into a mission to make udang galah, as they’re known locally, more affordable for and accessible to Malaysians...

Start-up: Making freshwater prawns affordable

Ever played a game that just feels like a warm hug? While some gamers thrive on competition and high-stakes action, others find comfort in laid-back social games for a chance to unwind, connect and take a breather from the chaos of everyday life.

Cosy games are generally identified as c...

Listicle: Escape to cosy town

Being an angel or venture capital investor, especially in start-ups, is often seen as glamorous. The media tends to romanticise VC investors who pour millions — sometimes billions — into chasing the next unicorn (a company valued at over US$1 billion). Every time a unicorn is announced, everyone ...

The Pitch Deck: How not to lose money investing in new tech

Facing increasing challenges with internal communication in the mid-2010s, ByteDance sought a more effective solution. Despite experimenting with various collaboration tools, the company struggled to overcome productivity-sapping silos and improve workflow efficiency.

Realising it neede...

Productivity: Fostering efficient communication

Let’s start with an April Fool’s fable: A group of lifelong friends debated where to meet for their reunion dinner. In their 40s, they chose the Bay Hotel for its attractive wait staff. A decade later, at 50, they returned for the excellent food and wine. At 60, the hotel’s quiet ambience and oce...

Econ 4.0: April Fool fables?

Earned wage access (EWA) can improve workers’ financial well-being, with 80% of users reporting a better quality of life and 78% using it for household expenses, according to a survey by 60 Decibels and the International Labour Organization (ILO).

The findings, released on March 24, wer...

Issues: Early wage access linked to better financial health

Something big is taking shape in Puchong — a strategic initiative aimed at elevating Malaysia from a back-end player in the semiconductor supply chain to a force to be reckoned with in the global chip design arena. At the heart of this effort is the Puchong Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Park, a ...

Cover Story: Stepping into the IC design fast lane

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): Several roads in the Klang Valley and Putrajaya will be fully closed or diverted in stages from Tuesday (April 15) to Thursday (April 17),&nbsp;in conjunction with Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Malaysia.

Road closures, diversions during upcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Malaysia

(April 13): Hanging precariously from the tops of towering date palms, farm workers painstakingly pollinate the trees by hand. With around 100,000 palms to fertilise in just days, the pressure is especially intense this spring.

Luxury confectioner looks to take LVMH-backed Saudi brand Bateel global

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have finally won their first ever Badminton Asian Championship (BAC) title, after beating Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi of China in Ningbo, China on Sunday.

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik claim their first-ever Badminton Asian Championship title

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli defended his position as PKR Pandan branch chief in the 2025 PKR election&nbsp;for the branch, Wanita branch, and Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) branch levels, which took place on Saturday (April 12).

2025 PKR election: Rafizi defends Pandan, Amirudin and Ramanan win unopposed

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on Sunday extended the Vaisakhi and Tamil New Year greetings to the Malaysian Sikh and Tamil communities, respectively.

King, Queen extend Vaisakhi, Tamil New Year greetings 

TAPAH (April 13): The government is open to considering any proposals for improving existing laws, including those involving the appointment process of the chief justice (CJ), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

CJ’s appointment process: Govt open to proposals on improving laws — Fahmi

JOHOR BAHRU (April 13): BHPetrol, a subsidiary of Boustead Holdings Bhd and the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT), plans to build up to 30 new petrol stations in rural areas nationwide.

BHPetrol to build 30 new stations in rural areas nationwide

KUCHING (April 13): Negotiations between the federal and state governments regarding the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) can be resolved amicably without the need to bring the matter to court for legal interpretation, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

MA63: Legal interpretation issue can be resolved amicably without court intervention — Fadillah

CAIRO/JERUSALEM (April 13): Two Israeli missiles hit a building inside a main Gaza hospital on Sunday, destroying the emergency and reception department and damaging other structures, medics said, in a strike which Israel said was against Hamas fighters exploiting the facility.

Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital, patients evacuated

(April 13): The giants of private equity have spent years trying to cozy up to Middle Eastern wealth funds to secure massive cheques. US President Donald Trump’s burgeoning trade war just made those efforts even more critical — and asset managers have been forced to get creative.

Buyout firms get creative on Gulf trips in bid for bigger cheques

BEIJING (April 13): New bank loans in China rebounded more than expected in March, recovering from a sharp drop the previous month, as policymakers pledge to ramp up stimulus to buttress the world's second-largest economy against an escalating trade war with the United States.

China March bank lending beats expectations, more stimulus expected

BUKIT MERTAJAM (April 13): The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) plans to establish a one-stop centre for employee services, as a comprehensive facility in resolving labour-related issues.

Sim: One stop centre to resolve labour-related issues in the pipeline

(April 13): Six years after Argentina’s record financial bailout collapsed, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is again putting billions of US dollars to backstop a similar rescue strategy for the troubled South American economy, this time under the leadership of President Javier Milei.

IMF bets billions on President Milei’s chainsaw to avert past Argentinian debacles

Something big is taking shape in Puchong — a strategic initiative aimed at elevating Malaysia from a back-end player in the semiconductor supply chain to a force to be reckoned with in the global chip design arena. At the heart of this effort is the Puchong Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Park, a ...

KUALA LUMPUR (April 13): A new analysis on the impact of the recent changes in US tariffs on the national economy will be presented at the National Geo-Economic Action Council (NGCC) meeting on Monday (April 14), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

HONG KONG (April 13): Hong Kong's last remaining major opposition party took a key step towards disbanding itself on Sunday after a special meeting approved arrangements to do so in the face of pressure from China, amid a national security crackdown.

Hong Kong's last major opposition party moves towards disbanding

LAHAD DATU (April 13): Former Silam (now known as Lahat Datu) member of Parliament (MP)&nbsp;Datuk Salleh Kalbi, 61, died at the Lahad Datu Hospital at about 4.40am on Sunday morning due to a lung infection.

Former Silam MP Salleh Kalbi passes away

BENGALURU (April 13): Clients of India's Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in the retail, travel and automobile sectors are more exposed to fallout from US tariffs, and they may resort to cost-cutting if uncertainty persists, the company's chief executive officer told Reuters.

India's TCS says retail, travel clients more exposed to US tariff turmoil

Facing increasing challenges with internal communication in the mid-2010s, ByteDance sought a more effective solution. Despite experimenting with various collaboration tools, the company struggled to overcome productivity-sapping silos and improve workflow efficiency.

Realising it neede...

Growing up in a rubber estate in Teluk Intan, Perak, Giva Kuppusamy developed a fascination for freshwater prawns thriving in nearby rivers. Today, that childhood curiosity has blossomed into a mission to make udang galah, as they’re known locally, more affordable for and accessible to Malaysians...

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