EVOLVING from an import company selling leather bags for travel and daily use to its current position as a travel lifestyle brand offering more than 325 design and utility patents in goods ranging from accessories to women’s bags and travel bags, Tumi has, undoubtedly, come a long way since its i...

Packing on with pride

NEARING the end of 2013, YouTube went abuzz with yet another viral sensation — a video that garnered 17 million views in just three days. As of today, views for Volvo’s “Epic Split” Live Test ad video featuring Belgian action star Jean Claude Van Damme has hit over 77 million views on YouTube — a...

The science of going viral

Enter the Titan

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD agency Creative Republic Sdn Bhd lives and breathes its “Citizens of Thought” tagline. What better way to do this than to have leaders who uphold the meaning and values of creativity within the advertising and marketing industry.

Fresh from winning the Auto Bavaria Mala...

Honouring the essence of creativity

Mum knows best

Energizer together with Hamleys Malaysia — a renowned toy brand from the United Kingdom — brought some Christmas cheer to underprivileged children from Kiwanis Malaysia. Through Energizer’s “Power of Giving” campaign, the two companies pledged to give over RM20,000 in educational and fun battery-...

Energizer powers up the holiday season

WHAT HAPPENS when an established chocolate brand joins forces with a top biscuit manufacturer? It marks an iconic culinary union with six new...

A baked mixture of love

Agency accolades

IT’S often easier to spot someone glued to his or her smartphone trawling the social media websites than coming upon people engaging in conversation.

For what seems like ages now, we have bid goodbye to SMS and said hello to Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat and Line. People are relying m...

Trends in networking

HAVING developed and maintained its brand for quality and experience in the Asian region successfully over the past three y...

A Californian experience beckons

CONSUMER spending during America’s Thanksgiving weekend dropped compared with last year, but the decline can be attributed to an improving economy and changing shopping habits, a survey found on Sunday.

Typically Black Friday is often considered to be the United States’ top shopping “ho...

Growth in online shopping

IT is all about the fans — firstly, as a means of thanking them for their support and secondly, to reward them for their loyalty to the club. Such is the gratitude of the Liverpool Football Club (LFC) that it decided to open its first official retail store outside the United Kingdom (UK) in Kuala...

Kop in town

LEE CHING WEI was your typical high-flying Malaysian graduate working in Melbourne. Holding an enviable position as a financial adviser and investment consultant in an investment bank there, Lee spent eight years in Australia, lavishing in the laidback lifestyle.

In early 2012 however, ...

Understanding iMoney

The KFC Bombay Fiery Crunch two-piece c...

Spicy Bombay treat from KFC Tasty Travels

President-elect Donald Trump announced an investment of at least US$20 billion (RM89.96 billion) from Hussain Sajwani, the head of Damac Group, to build new data centres in the US.

Trump, Dubai billionaire unveil US$20 bil for data centres

The Biden administration is negotiating with Afghanistan to exchange Americans detained in the country for at least one high-profile prisoner held in Guantanamo Bay with alleged ties to former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

US, Taliban in talks to swap detainees — WSJ

Finnish police said on Tuesday they had recovered a lost anchor from the seabed as part of an investigation of suspected sabotage against power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea.

Finland recovers anchor in Baltic Sea cables investigation

(Jan 7): President Joe Biden's outgoing administration announced on Tuesday a ban on medical debt in American consumers' credit reports, making good on a campaign year pledge less than two weeks before leaving office.

Officials said the new regulation, adopted despite objections from th...

As Biden nears exit, US bans medical debt from credit reports

Canada’s tax authority will continue applying the higher capital gains inclusion rate despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s suspension of Parliament.

Trudeau’s government introduced the change in the 2024 federal budget, increasing the inclusion rate as of June 25 from 50% to two-thirds for all corporations and trusts, and for individuals earning more than C$250,000 (RM778,123), with some exceptions.

Canada to apply capital gains tax change despite government halt

(Jan 8): The bond market selloff that’s lifted long-maturity Treasury yields to the highest levels in months stands to reward buyers at Tuesday’s auction of 10-year notes with the juiciest yield in 17 years.

While the yield on 10-year notes hit as much as 5% in late 2023, the current yi...

US set to pay most since 2007 for 10-year debt as yields rise

Wall Street's main indices slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by technology stocks after a batch of upbeat economic data stoked uncertainty among investors about the pace of monetary policy easing that the Federal Reserve could pursue this year.

Wall St slips as upbeat data sparks uncertainty on Fed's easing cycle

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.

Alliance Bank, UUE, Nestcon, Infomina, ITMAX, KUB, CI Holdings, MN Holdings, Coastal Contracts, Sentoria

Meta Platforms Inc will end third-party fact-checking on its social media platforms in the US, letting users comment on posts’ accuracy with a community notes system it said will promote free expression.

Meta cuts fact-checkers, says content moderation went ‘too far’

Apple Inc shares have had a challenging start to 2025, as investors fret over weakness in the critical Chinese market.

The shares fell for five straight sessions before Monday’s bounce, in the longest losing streak since April.

January will be tough for Apple as it faces China weakness, tariff risks

LAS VEGAS/TOKYO (Jan 6): Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy plans to eliminate its supply-chain dependence on China for electric vehicle (EV) batteries made in the United States, a senior executive told Reuters, calling the shift a "No.1 objective".

Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy says cutting China supply for US business a 'No.1 objective'

Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) is exploring new funding models&nbsp;including public-private partnerships (PPPs) for future infrastructure projects like the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) Circle Line, according to MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim.

MRT Corp looking into public-private partnerships, other new funding models for future projects — CEO

Government analysis shows that more than 30% of jobs in Malaysia will be affected by artificial intelligence (AI) in the next 10 years, with key sectors such as manufacturing, services, and information technology expected to undergo significant transformation, said Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

AI to impact over 30% of jobs in Malaysia in next 10 years — minister

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) sees insignificant impact towards its profit and loss (P&amp;L), should the banking sector moves away from the “Rule of 78” method for calculating interest on personal financing.

Alliance Bank expects little impact on profit and loss if 'Rule of 78' for calculating interest on personal financing is abolished

Port Klang, comprising Northport and Westports, has reportedly secured the 10th spot among the world’s busiest ports in 2024, according to Transport Minister Athony Loke Siew Fook.

Port Klang ranked 10th among world's busiest ports in 2024, says Loke

Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd (KL:ABMB) expects a positive financial year ending March 31, 2025 (FY2025) riding on strong momentum of loan growth, easing competition for funding, and stabilising asset quality.

Alliance Bank confident of achieving 10% loan growth, ROE of over 10% in FY2025

Directors of MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) trim their stake as the share price has surged to a record high recently.&nbsp;

The company’s managing director Datuk Toh Eng Keat, plus two executive directors Datuk Loy Siong Hay and Datuk Dang Siong Diang, have collectively sold 18 million shares, equivalent to a 3.73% stake, to institutional funds via a direct business deal, according to the company’s bourse filing.&nbsp;

MN Holdings major shareholders sell shares as price soars to record high

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd says it is committed to supporting businesses and individuals in leveraging the opportunities offered by the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

OCBC Malaysia ready to support those looking to tap opportunities in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

KUB Malaysia Bhd (KL:KUB) is acquiring a building materials company from CI Holdings Bhd&nbsp;(KL:CIHLDG) in a related party transaction deal for RM20 million cash, as part of the group's strategy to broaden its revenue base.

KUB Malaysia acquires buildings materials firm from CI Holdings for RM20m cash

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 7): 44%&nbsp;of companies&nbsp;in the electrical and electronics (E&amp;E) and semiconductor industry are optimistic about their business performance in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q2025), reflecting continued positive sentiment, according to a survey.

44% of E&E, semicon firms optimistic about 1Q2025 despite decline in sentiment — association

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) holds significant potential to boost employment in Johor, but economists stressed the need for clarity on tax incentives and the development of necessary infrastructure as crucial factors for the zone's attractiveness to investors.&nbsp;

Economists positive on Johor-S'pore Special Economic Zone, but call for clarity on tax incentives and infrastructure progress

The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) has called for the immediate cessation of and ban on the import, fabrication, and sale of “gold-wrapped silver” and similar gold-wrapped products.

Association calls for ban on import, sale of gold-wrapped silver products in Malaysia

UUE Holdings Bhd (KL:UUE), via its wholly owned subsidiary Kum Fatt Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured contract extensions and renewals worth a total of about RM36.5 million from Komasi Engineering Sdn Bhd.&nbsp;

UUE bags RM37 mil contracts for underground cable installation and commissioning works 

Here’s a quick look at some of the stories that made headlines today.

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Indonesia’s B40 biodiesel mandate, which requires a higher palm oil mix, is a crucial factor that will lend support to the demand for the edible oil, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Indonesia’s B40 biodiesel mandate a key support for CPO demand, says Johari Ghani

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Tuesday.

FBM KLCI up 0.27% to 1,629.79 on Jan 7, 2025

The Malaysian government is imposing provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 6.33% to 37.44% on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET),&nbsp;a type of synthetic fibre, originating from China and Indonesia.

Malaysia imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on synthetic fibre imports from China, Indonesia

Sentoria Group Bhd (KL:SNTORIA) said its former chief executive officer Datuk Loh Yuen Tuck has initiated legal proceedings against the company in the Industrial Court.

Former CEO files lawsuit against Sentoria in Industrial Court

The High Court has awarded RM1.73 million to 15 plaintiffs against Prixotex Sdn Bhd and its directors, Abdul Hadi Hassan and Amiruddin Ahmad, after ruling that the company unlawfully collected funds through deceptive practices.

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