The food industry, valued at about US$11.3 trillion in 2021, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% from 2022 to 2030. It encompasses all aspects of food production, distribution, marketing, retail and consumption, although food authorities around the world may have var...

My Say: Digitalising agribusiness can help future-proof the food industry

Food security is a growing concern in Malaysia. As the country’s population continues to expand, the adverse effect of urbanisation has impacted its agricultural land. Factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and geopolitical conflicts have further underscored the importance of ensur...

My Say: Capitalising on agricultural land for food security

The outbreak of Covid-19 at the beginning of the year has quickly turned the attention of businesses from continued growth and prosperity to survival. On March 18, the government implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO) to try to curb the pandemic and this has been extended beyond six weeks. ...

MySay: Enterprise resilience and what it means for Malaysian SMEs

Estimates put the current global halal market at almost US$3 trillion. The industry is expected to grow to nearly US$8 trillion by 2030, driven by a growing Muslim population and the increased spending power of Muslim consumers. Much of this growth will also be driven by growing consumer awarenes...

My Say: New growth frontiers in halal market

Mobility paradigms are about to be disrupted in every way possible. With the advent of connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs), our daily conduct of life and business will be transformed through the value propositions that driverless, safe and reliable transport formats bring.

For personal...

MySay: Transforming mobility and the cities of tomorrow

As more and more manufacturers start to market their versions of connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) that will transform how people and goods are transported in the not-too-distant future, Malaysia could jump on the bandwagon and create a living laboratory where rapid testing of these technologi...

My Say: Malaysia as a hub for connected autonomous vehicles

The automotive industry is set to undergo one of history’s greatest transformations. Made possible by developments in automotive technology, such as connectivity, sensors, machine learning and intelligent transport systems, connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will introduce tremendous transforma...

My Say: Accelerating the development of connected autonomous vehicles

Singapore’s Formula One (F1) Grand Prix race saw a near-record turnout, bucking concerns that one of the worst regional haze in recent years would threaten the event.

Singapore F1 race draws near-record turnout despite choking haze

Pakatan Harapan (PH) will announce its candidates for the Melaka state election next Sunday, Oct 18, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expected to personally unveil the line-up, said his political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin.

Melaka polls: PH candidate line-up to be announced on Oct 18

Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, will resume normal operations on Monday.

Haze: Schools in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Putrajaya to reopen on Monday

Contributors who remain under the Lindung 24 Jam Scheme, as well as those making mandatory contributions to the Lindung Kendiri Scheme, will be eligible for additional tax relief of up to RM150 under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: Lindung 24 Jam, Lindung Kendiri contributors eligible for up to RM150 tax relief

Firefly has cancelled all scheduled flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Seletar Airport in Singapore from Saturday to Monday, Oct 10 to 12, as a precautionary safety measure due to weather and haze conditions.

Firefly cancels Subang-Seletar flights over haze, weather concerns

The Negeri Sembilan Education Department (JPNS) has announced that all educational institutions under its jurisdiction will operate as usual on Monday, Oct 12, following an assessment of current conditions and the latest air pollutant index readings.

Negeri Sembilan schools to operate as usual on Monday

All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in the Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan and Kuala Kangsar district education offices, which were closed last Friday, will reopen on Monday.

Schools in Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan and Kuala Kangsar reopen on Monday

DAP has never been involved in any attempt to trigger a crisis in Negeri Sembilan and remains focused on serving the people, its secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said.

Loke: DAP not responsible for Negeri Sembilan political turmoil

All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education in Melaka will reopen on Monday, Oct 12, after the air pollutant index (API) recorded moderate readings below 100.

Haze: Melaka schools to reopen on Monday as API readings drop below 100

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has temporarily suspended the vehicle type approval certificate for the Chery Omoda 5, halting new registrations of the vehicle until technical investigations are completed and potential safety risks are identified.

JPJ suspends vehicle type approval for Chery Omoda 5, halts new registrations pending probe

Putrajaya Corporation and the Federal Territories Department have been asked to review the allocation they are expected to receive under Budget 2027 to strengthen care and improve the welfare of&nbsp;senior citizens, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.&nbsp;

FT minister calls for dept, Putrajaya Corporation to review allocation to improve senior citizens' care

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has temporarily suspended the vehicle type approval certificate for the Chery Omoda 5, halting new registrations of the vehicle until technical investigations are completed and potential safety risks are identified.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, a day after announcing a diesel supply deal with Russia that drew a sharp rebuke from Zelenskiy.

Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): This week’s cover story takes us to the KLCC precinct. The prime residential market here has evolved beyond its expatriate base, with affluent Malaysians and regional investors now making up a larger share of demand. As competition from other prime locations grows, buyers are also becoming more selective.

KLCC finds a wider audience

National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers with no arrears who make regular repayments will enjoy a 10% discount from 2027.&nbsp;

PTPTN offers 10% discount to borrowers with good repayment records

The third attack this week on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday left at least 12 people dead and more than 300 wounded, Saudi authorities said, as Iran-backed Houthis escalated the campaign they launched this summer against the kingdom.

Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say

A total of 15 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9am on Sunday, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest air pollutant index (API) reading at 180.

Haze: Unhealthy air in 15 areas nationwide, Pasir Gudang worst hit

Indonesia has confirmed that discussions with Malaysia are underway to detail the best form of cooperation to tackle forest and land fires that have triggered transboundary haze.

Haze: Malaysia, Indonesia discussing joint solutions

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Penang’s ChinaHouse has always been a microcosm of coolness and creativity. But Men with Plants IV, happening until Nov 30 at its Art Space along Beach Street, has just upped the ante by quite a bit.&nbsp;

Led by Fuan Wong, one of Malaysia’s most renowned glass ar...

Botany bay

Elon Musk said he thinks his companies would probably “figure out how to make chips better than anyone” given their expertise in creating customised equipment.

Musk says Terrafab plant to ‘make chips better than anyone’

Microsoft Corp chief executive officer Satya Nadella said companies should treat powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models as potential insider threats, assume they could be compromised and create an “emergency brake” system to prevent agentic models from going rogue.

Microsoft CEO Nadella calls for ‘emergency brake’ on advanced AI

The establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate delays in the Royal Malaysian Navy’s littoral combat ship (LCS) project is not a determining factor in ensuring the prompt completion of the country’s defence assets.

Littoral combat ship completion not dependent on probe, govt in talks for new missile system — Khaled

Singapore’s Formula One (F1) Grand Prix race saw a near-record turnout, bucking concerns that one of the worst regional haze in recent years would threaten the event.

There are no reports of Malaysian casualties resulting from the latest attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and a projectile falling in the vicinity of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry said.

No Malaysian casualties reported in latest Saudi airport incidents, says Wisma Putra

DAP has never been involved in any attempt to trigger a crisis in Negeri Sembilan and remains focused on serving the people, its secretary general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said.&nbsp;

Contributors who remain under the Lindung 24 Jam Scheme, as well as those making mandatory contributions to the Lindung Kendiri Scheme, will be eligible for additional tax relief of up to RM150 under Budget 2027.

All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education in Melaka will reopen on Monday, Oct 12,&nbsp;after the air pollutant index (API) recorded moderate readings&nbsp;below 100.

Two secular trends will shape finance in the years ahead, one powered from the bottom up by transformative technological innovations, and the other from the top down by geoeconomic influences. Managing each will require major adaptations from financial firms and their regulators, a task complicat...

The Risk Factor: The Opposing Forces Reshaping Global Finance

Educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Putrajaya, as well as several areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, will resume normal operations on Monday.

Firefly has cancelled all scheduled flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Seletar Airport in Singapore from Saturday to Monday, Oct 10 to 12, as a precautionary&nbsp;safety measure due to weather and haze conditions.

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