KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 26): SHH, formerly known as Sincere Haute Horlogerie, underwent a remarkable relaunch and bullish expansion, starting with the opening of the inaugural SHH boutique in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, in September 2022, followed by the SHH Pendulum in Thailand a year later. Mos...

Dance of the hours

Alicia Amin is no stranger to controversy, only because she is different and dares to be. The model and actress speaks her mind because she can, and cares, especially about young girls getting short shrift in the modelling industry. At a shoot for Cartier High Jewellery, she talks about starting young herself, at 15, joining Asia’s Next Top Model after her tertiary studies were cut short by family circumstances, how that opened doors to acting and where she hopes to go from here. Always independent, Alicia also shares how experience has brought her a sense of confidence and stability, being diagnosed with ADHD, body diversity, ageing and knowing herself better.

A-class

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): The 4 Sad Architects art exhibition returns for the fourth time with a new theme — Deconstruction of Forms, which brings to the fore, the works of Hijjas Kasturi, Greg Dall, Nic Proud and Chong Chee Ching. After reaching great heights in their architectural career, they are at a point where it feels right to work towards their long-standing dream of becoming actual artists. And since they did not rely on selling art to make a living, they pursued art purely for the enjoyment of it.

From blueprints to brushstrokes

The traditional model of education has seen a significant shift, as many are acknowledging that formal education alone is insufficient to keep pace with the demands of modern industries. Sheng Wong, director of DIRI, is shaping the future of education and personal growth through the self-paced edutainment streaming platform made for the everyday Malaysian.

Self-mastery

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 29): In Chile’s picturesque Apalta Valley, a legacy of winemaking excellence began to flourish in 1994, when Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet, both of French origin, were captivated by the alluring beauty of the South American region. Their migration from France to Chile marked a pivotal moment in the family’s history. Their son Charles de Bournet Marnier Lapostolle currently leads the family business — Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle, a highly respected and pioneering wine and spirits company.

Old + new world order

Days after Rebecca Duckett arrived at her house in the Italian countryside in March 2020, the country went into Covid lockdown and she was stuck, alone.

Princess of prints

DUBBED one of the greatest financial scandals in history, the 1MDB imbroglio assailed the senses of the entire country in 2015, when the people of Malaysia learnt they had been swindled out of billions of dollars. At the heart of this exploitation lies the fugitive Low Taek Jho (better known as J...

Billion dollar question

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 15): It has been exactly 12 months since the triumphant reopening of London’s Battersea Power Station. Its trio of key stakeholders — Battersea Project Holding Co Ltd chairman Tan Sri Jagan Sabapathy, Battersea Power Station Development Co Ltd chairman and Sime Darby Property Bhd group managing director Datuk Azmir Merican, and S P Setia Bhd president and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai — talk about the year that was and what else can be expected of the iconic project in the near future.

Power rangers

Kuala Lumpur’s emerging business and lifestyle hub Bukit Jalil City welcomes its first international hotel with Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Jalil. The first Hyatt Place in Malaysia and only the second in Southeast Asia, the new four-star hotel is set to enrich the thriving 50-acre integrated development with its world-class hospitality and select service.

Malaysia’s first Hyatt Place officially opens in Bukit Jalil City

It is not often that Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, the crown prince of Selangor, climbs mountains, but when he does, you can be certain it is for a good cause. In an exclusive interview, he talks about the why behind his recent expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Heights achiever

The Maybank Championship 2023 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club this month achieves a significant milestone in the tournament’s illustrious 14-year history. After an absence of three years, the championship returns in a groundbreaking collaboration with the LPGA Tour to not only continue its tradition of sporting excellence, but also pave the way for women and the next generation of golfers, while further elevating Asean on the global sporting map.

Par for the course

In 1968, a 15-year-old boy in Kluang, Johor, embarked on a transformative journey inspired by his science teacher, Ms Marion Teo. Her captivating story of a cousin at the prestigious Royal Military College Malaysia (RMC) ignited a burning ambition in Datuk Seri Michael Yam. He navigated the fiercely competitive RMC admission process, underlining the institution's commitment to building character alongside academic prowess and sporting excellence. This young cadet thrived in the regimented RMC life, which instilled discipline, leadership and a strong sense of responsibility, moulding him into a remarkable individual. His post-RMC life saw him excel in the construction and real estate industry.

Fostering camaraderie

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 17): It is no secret that trends come and go, only to return with a bang at a later time. What might have been popular in the 1960s, for example, would inevitably resurface and be admired by a new generation of fashion aficionados. Designers play a large part in this — their creativity and innovative spirit breathe new life into creations inspired by the past, as seen from the autumn/winter 2023 runway shows. From leather and lace to denim, floral patterns and stripes, choices abound to cater for different styles and needs. See all the highlights in our trend report.

Layers, silhouettes and textures

In conjunction with the 60th Malaysia Day, we celebrate our country’s diversity and depth with a compilation of human stories, each infused with patriotic pride, inherent creativity and resilience, and represented by a genuinely compelling mix of citizens who help shape the nation’s soul while giving a glimpse into what the future holds.

Negara Ku

(Nov 30): For two hours on an early February morning, Sunac China Holdings Ltd. Chief Financial Officer Gao Xi delivered a tirade against bondholders — hitting the table as he told them the distressed developer had already made its best offer.

The negotiations were fraught enough that s...

China’s shattered property bond market finds hope in Sunac deal

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research has upgraded Kimlun Corp Bhd to a "hold" from a "sell", and raised its target price (TP) to 79 sen from 72 sen, despite the engineering and construction outfit's results for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2023 (9MFY2023) missing expectations.

HLIB Research upgrades Kimlun to 'hold', TP to 79 sen

In a year in which little has gone right in the US bond market, November turned out to be a month for the record books.

Bond market's best month since 1980s sparks cross-asset rally

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, said the advertisers that had stopped spending on the platform due to his endorsement of an antisemitic post can “f——” themselves.

Elon Musk, slinging expletives, says advertiser boycott on X may kill it

WASHINGTON (Nov 29): Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on US foreign policy, died on Wednesday at age 100, according to his geopolitical consulting firm Kissinger Associates Inc.

Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100

Singapore and Zurich surpassed New York to become the world’s most expensive cities to live in this year, according to a new global survey.

Singapore, Zurich surpass New York to become world’s most expensive cities to live in — survey

OpenAI said that Sam Altman was officially reinstated as its chief executive officer, and that it has a new initial board of directors, with Microsoft Corp joining as a non-voting observer.

OpenAI to add Microsoft as board observer, plans governance changes

UNITED NATIONS (Nov 29): UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that the Gaza Strip was in the midst of an "epic humanitarian catastrophe", as calls grew for a ceasefire to replace the temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants.

UN chief says Gaza in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe'

Nvidia Corp’s banner year — which saw the shares more than triple in value amid a frenzy for artificial intelligence (AI) — is unlikely to be repeated.

Nvidia shares seen struggling to repeat a stellar year

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 30): Shares in Supermax Corp Bhd fell 7.77% in the morning session on Thursday, after the glovemaker logged a net loss of RM2.05 million in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (1QFY2024), marking the group’s fourth straight loss-making quarter, as revenue shrunk amid weaker demand and persistent lower selling prices. Its quarterly loss narrowed from the preceding three quarters.

Supermax slides 7.77% after fourth straight loss-making quarter

Here is a brief recap of some corporate announcements that made news on Wednesday: Axiata Group Bhd, Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd, Berjaya Corp Bhd, Mega First Corp Bhd, QL Resources Bhd, Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd, PPB Group Bhd, PJBumi Bhd, Apex Healthcare Bhd, Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd, FGV Holdings Bhd, Supermax Bhd, Genetec Technology Bhd, Icon Offshore Bhd, Titijaya Land Bhd, Public Bank Bhd, KSL Holdings Bhd, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd, Pharmaniaga Bhd.

Axiata, CMSB, Berjaya Corp, Mega First, QL Resources, Sarawak Oil Palms, PPB, PJBumi, Apex Healthcare, Boustead Heavy, FGV, Supermax, Genetec, Icon Offshore, Titijaya, Public Bank, KSL, MHB, Pharmaniaga

E-government service provider MyEG Services Bhd (MyEG) said it has received approval from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to proceed with the pilot phase of the MyEG Drive Testing System (MYDTS) involving actual test candidates.

MyEG gets JPJ nod to start driving test system on actual candidates

UEM Sunrise Bhd said its former Canadian unit has been sued for defects in one of its buildings in the mixed residential and commercial use complex located in the province of British Columbia, known as Quintet Tower D.

UEM Sunrise's Canadian unit sued for defects in building

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Rapid KL has denied a viral post that there was an explosion or fire involving a Mass Rail Transit (MRT) train along the Kajang route this afternoon.

Rapid KL in a statement on Wednesday informed that the incident only involved the sound of a spark from train numb...

Rapid KL denies explosion involving MRT train

Oil and gas (O&amp;G) services provider Velesto Energy Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (3QFY2023) dropped 91.9% to RM1.22 million from RM14.97 million in the corresponding quarter a year ago, despite higher revenue, as it incurred higher operating and finance costs.

Velesto Energy's 3Q profit drops 91%, dragged by higher costs

Malaysia Building Society Bhd’s (MBSB) net profit dropped 44.3% to RM32.84 million or 0.46 sen for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (3QFY2023), from RM58.96 million or 0.82 sen a year earlier.

MBSB's 3Q net profit down 44% on higher opex, impairment

Oriental Holdings Bhd's net profit jumped 190.59% to RM297.42 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (3QFY2023), from RM102.35 million a year earlier, thanks to a gain from a bargain purchase on step acquisition of RM102.4 million as well as a gain on disposal of its associate of RM116.4 million.

Oriental Holdings 3Q net profit jumps on gain on disposal of associate

Analysts lowered their target prices (TPs) for Axiata Group Bhd, after the telecommunications company’s net loss widened to RM797.41 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (3QFY2023), from RM52.4 million a year ago, mainly due to asset impairment and lower share of results from subsidiary CelcomDigi Bhd.

Analysts lower target prices for Axiata on wider 3Q net loss, frontier market risks

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 30): Shares in Supermax Corp Bhd fell 7.77% in the morning session on Thursday, after the glovemaker logged a net loss of RM2.05 million in the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (1QFY2024), marking the group’s fourth straight loss-making quarter, as revenue shrunk amid weaker demand and persistent lower selling prices. Its quarterly loss narrowed from the preceding three quarters.

Shares in Pharmaniaga Bhd fell in early trade on Thursday, after the pharmaceutical group proposed a regularisation plan that consists of a capital reduction exercise, renounceable rights issue of news shares plus private placement, to raise up to RM654.61 million to pare down debts.

Pharmaniaga shares slip on 3Q net loss, capital reduction plan

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc&nbsp;said the billionaire former owner of Pilot Travel Centers sought to influence Pilot executives’ business decisions in order to juice the company’s quarterly earnings and pump up the value of his remaining stake in the truck stop chain.

Buffett's Berkshire says billionaire Haslam promised illicit payments to juice Pilot’s profit

MSCI's global equities index crept higher on Wednesday, while Treasury yields fell, as third-quarter data provided encouraging signs for the economy even as US&nbsp;Federal Reserve (Fed) officials provided mixed messages on monetary policy.

Equities gain while Treasury yields fall on data, talk of Fed rate cuts

As a rush of Wall Street strategists call for all-time highs in US stocks in the year ahead, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co&nbsp;stands apart, releasing the gloomiest forecast so far among its peers.

JPMorgan’s S&P 500 outlook for 2024 is grimmest on Wall Street

US&nbsp;stocks edged lower on Wednesday as a robust upward gross domestic product (GDP) revision eased recession fears, while Federal Reserve (Fed) officials' remarks raised questions about the duration of the central bank's restrictive policy.

S&P 500 ends lower on mixed Fed messages, PCE on deck

Singapore and Zurich surpassed New York to become the&nbsp;world’s most expensive cities to live in this year, according to a new global survey.

The Kemaman by-election is crucial to ensure the continued strength of the unity government, and its ability to carry out various efforts to safeguard the welfare of the people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Kemaman by-election on Saturday crucial to ensure unity govt's strength, says Anwar

Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, extending Wednesday's selling activities in most indices, following a mixed performance on Wall Street overnight, a dealer said.&nbsp;

Bursa opens lower following mixed performance on Wall Street

The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback climbed, after data showed that the US economy grew faster in the third quarter, amid rising concerns of an early US interest rate cut, said an analyst.

Ringgit opens lower against US dollar in early trade

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang, who runs the semiconductor industry’s most valuable company, said the US is as much as 20 years away from breaking its dependence on overseas chipmaking.

Nvidia CEO says US will take years to achieve chip independence

TA Securities sees a positive outlook for Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), against the backdrop of the pending signing of a new operation agreement (OA) and the announcement of the new passenger service charge (PSC) for 2024, and the impairment of receivables comprising mainly RM27.4 million from MyAirline&nbsp;suspension. &nbsp;

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