KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 8): QES Group Bhd raised RM28.82 million from its public issue of 151.66 million new shares at 19 sen per share, the group said after its listing on the ACE market today.

In a statement, the group said of its total initial public offering (IPO) proceeds, RM10.72 millio...

QES raises RM28.82 mil from IPO

Individualised attention, graduating early and an internationally recognised syllabus are among the positive factors cited by those choosing to put their children in homeschooling centres. On the flip side, a lack of facilities, unqualified teachers and a shortage of extracurricular opportunities...

Two sides of the story

KUALA LUMPUR: Private learning centres, operating like schools and calling themselves homeschooling centres, are taking a leap into the international school sector to overcome a legal hurdle. This is in response to the government’s stance that it would take action against such centres with only a...

From shoplots to international schools

The fight for the people’s votes on May 9 is in full swing, and the political parties are making some tempting offers.

One that has created some buzz is the minimum wage of RM1,500, which two major coalitions — the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan — are dangling before the rakyat.

Run-Up To GE14: BN, PH promise youth jobs and higher wages as analysts see fatigue

The year is 2068.

“Uncle!” the young man exclaimed, looking at me with a shocked expression.

“Is it true that in your time, you could share jokes on your mobile?” he asked in a conspiratorial whisper.

I looked up at his innocent face through my multifocals, his quest...

Coffee Break: No news is good news?

KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): QL Resources Bhd's managing director Dr Chia Song Kun will be redesignated as chairman, the agricultural-based group told Bursa Malaysia today.

In a separate statement to the bourse, QL said deputy managing director Chia Song Kooi will be redesignated as managin...

Chia Song Kun to be redesignated as QL chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) says it has successfully foiled a cybersecurity incident involving attempted unauthorised fund transfers using falsified SWIFT messages on Tuesday.

In a statement yesterday, the central bank said all the unauthorised transactions were stopped thr...

BNM foils cyber attempt at unauthorised fund transfers

KUALA LUMPUR (March 29): Sime Darby Plantation Berhad (SD Plantation) today achieved 100% Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, making it the largest producer of MSPO-certified palm oil to date with a total annual crude palm oil production capacity of approximately 1.2 million metr...

Sime Darby becomes largest producer of MSPO-certified palm oil to date

KUALA LUMPUR: Priceworth International Bhd expects its monthly log production volumes to improve in the coming months after registering a near six-year high in February of 18,061.99 cubic metres on the back of better weather conditions and increased production in a new area.

The output ...

Priceworth sees log volumes improving

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has committed itself to closely overseeing the local ride-hailing market post the merger of Uber with bigger rival Grab in Southeast Asia.

“Together with the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), [we will] ensure that competiti...

MyCC, SPAD to closely watch ride-hailing firms post Uber-Grab merger

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