President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% — the lowest of his political career — as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, poll finds

The Human Resources Ministry has launched an online survey as part of its review of the 2024 Minimum Wage Order, with the exercise running from May 6 to June 19, 2026.

HR Ministry launches nationwide poll for 2024 minimum wage review

Business confidence in Malaysia weakened in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026) as companies became more cautious over geopolitical tensions and continued cost pressures, a survey by RAM Rating Services Bhd found.

Business confidence in Malaysia turns pessimistic in 1Q as rising costs, geopolitical risks weigh 

Malaysian employers are expected to raise salaries and offer higher bonuses for their workers in 2026, according to the latest Salary Survey for Executives and Non-Executives by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

Salary increments, bonuses set to rise again for workers in 2026, MEF survey shows

Malaysia’s business sentiment improved in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q2025), supported by easing global trade uncertainties after the conclusion of the US-Malaysia trade deal, although concerns over rising costs and weak economic conditions persist, according to a RAM survey.

Malaysia’s business sentiment improves in 3Q, but challenges persist — RAM

Malaysians value quality of life and independence more than extended lifespans, with financial well-being seen as the key to healthier and longer living, according to Manulife Malaysia’s 2025 Asia Care Survey (ACS).

Malaysians prioritise quality of life over longer lifespans, says Manulife survey

As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaches the midpoint of his five-year term, a new survey by the Merdeka Center shows a slight rise in his approval rating, with the economy remaining the top concern for most Malaysians.

Anwar’s approval rating rises slightly as Malaysians stay focused on the economy – Merdeka Center poll

More than half of Malaysian businesses are grappling with rising costs stemming from global trade tensions and are pivoting towards domestic markets and supply chain adjustment, according to the findings of a survey by HSBC.

Tariff-driven costs pushing Malaysian firms to focus on domestic markets, HSBC poll finds

Public approval for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim rose to 54% after two years in power, according to the latest polling published by the research house Merdeka Center last Friday.

Public approval for Anwar, unity govt rises in second year, survey shows

Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthcare, but demand for financial services recruits is more sluggish, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Global employers boost hiring towards year end, survey shows

Children are still predominantly seen as 'great investments' for retirement among Singapore residents, according to the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2024.

Children still seen as ‘great investments’ for retirement in Singapore — Manulife survey

The number of Malaysians who believe the country is on the wrong track has been on the rise, with financial and political corruption remaining the primary concern, says Ipsos Malaysia.

More Malaysians believe country on the wrong track, corruption remains primary concern — study

Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the country's central bank published on Wednesday, with better-than-expected external growth seen as the top upside driver for the economy.

Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows

A perceived decay in the quality of social media platforms will drive 50% of consumers to abandon or significantly limit their social media interactions by 2025, according to Gartner.

Most consumers to limit social media interactions by 2025 — survey

SYDNEY (Oct 12): Asian share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday as earnings season loomed as a challenge to sky-high tech valuations, while oil was choppy after strikes on shipping and airports in the Gulf.

Shares cautious in Asia as earnings loom, oil slips

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 12, 2026

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 12, 2026 

As the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) moves from policy to implementation, Forest City’s two emerging growth engines — industrial investment and the single-family office (SFO) ecosystem — are gaining traction.

FROM ENQUIRIES TO DEALS: FOREST CITY’S INDUSTRIAL PARK AND FINANCIAL ZONE GATHER PACE

The Merdeka 118 Precinct is taking shape as more than a new destination in Kuala Lumpur. At its heart is a world-class precinct anchored on Malaysian heritage, bringing together culture, commerce, retail, hospitality and tourism within one destination.

Merdeka Textile Museum: Anchoring a World-Class Precinct on Malaysian Heritage

Nestled in an exclusive enclave on Jalan Ampang’s Embassy Row is Cappella Embassy, formerly known as D’Rapport Residences.

Reimagining city living on Embassy Row

A smartwatch is one of the few devices we can wear almost continuously. It stays with us while we sleep, exercise, move between meetings and travel. That continuity gives wearable technology a chance to be more useful and more personal.

The future of wearables should fit the way we live

Bond markets are starting to do some of the lifting for central banks around the world by pushing up borrowing costs themselves, potentially reducing the number of benchmark interest-rate hikes needed to get inflation under control.

Bond selloff may mean fewer rate hikes from global central banks

Bond traders are looking to the latest consumer-price inflation figures and a planned appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh for insight into how quickly the central bank will continue raising interest rates.

US bond traders await CPI, Warsh for insight on Fed’s rate path

Not every photo needs to end up on a social media feed. Some are simply reminders of an ordinary day, whether it is a meal between classes, a funny moment with friends or a quick snapshot taken on the way home.

In response to the curated, polished feeds encouraged by mainstream social m...

Listicle: Apps for the moments you don’t post

SYDNEY (Oct 12): Asian share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday as earnings season loomed as a challenge to sky-high tech valuations, while oil was choppy after strikes on shipping and airports in the Gulf.

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

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Human resources (HR) launches an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to analyse employee engagement. The AI reads 15,000 comments and p...

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Bond markets are starting to do some of the lifting for central banks around the world by pushing up borrowing costs themselves, potentially reducing the number of benchmark interest-rate hikes needed to get inflation under control.

Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd is the only drone maker among the Malaysian companies given access to British chip architect Arm Holdings plc’s chip design technology, and it plans to design its own chip as it builds towards passenger flight.

The local drone industry has come a long way, ...

Cover Story: Betting on chip design for long climb to passenger flight 

Bond traders are looking to the latest consumer-price inflation figures and a planned appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh for insight into how quickly the central bank will continue raising interest rates.&nbsp;

Mall developers need to incorporate telecommunications infrastructure at the planning stage as growing demand for digital payments, artificial intelligence (AI) applications and 5G services puts greater pressure on indoor connectivity, says EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd.

Planning fibre pathw...

Infrastructure: Mall developers urged to plan early for 5G-ready connectivity

Conversations around social entrepreneurship often focus on funding, but a bigger challenge for founders is moving from building businesses that look for customers to creating products and services that customers are actively looking for, says Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin, CEO of Satu Creative Services ...

Beyond Grants: Helping social enterprises build a stronger business case

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Malaysia’s daily use of multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to reach 43% by 2030, exceeding the global estimate of 30%, according to new research by Erics...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

IIMMPACT Sdn Bhd began in 2018 as a consumer app that allowed users to pay different bills through a single platform, but the business changed direction after struggling to retain customers as larger e-wallet operators expanded.

CEO and co-founder Alex Tan says fewer than 20% of users w...

Platform-as-a-service: IIMMPACT builds bill payment business after consumer app pivot

Not every photo needs to end up on a social media feed. Some are simply reminders of an ordinary day, whether it is a meal between classes, a funny moment with friends or a quick snapshot taken on the way home.

In response to the curated, polished feeds encouraged by mainstream social m...

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