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Ringgit rises against US$ as safe-haven demand eases
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors assessed the United States-Venezuela situation, with an early flight to the greenback proving short-lived amid […]
Sales tax exemption on livestock feed, fertiliser a windfall to agriculture sector
PUTRAJAYA: The zero sales tax rate on inputs sourced from registered manufacturers for the livestock feed, fertiliser and pesticide industries has been described as a windfall for the agricultural sector. […]
Infoline wins RM9.65mil electrical job
PETALING JAYA: Infoline Tec Group Bhd has accepted a letter of award from Niaga Sari Sdn Bhd for a nominated sub-contract for the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of […]
Stocks, energy shares, oil jump after US strikes Venezuela
NEW YORK: Major stock indexes and oil prices gained on Monday, with energy shares climbing and investors reacting mostly calmly to potential market ramifications after a U.S. military strike that […]
US oil companies shares advance as Trump signals potential access to Venezuela’s reserves
US oil companies’ shares closed higher on Monday, on investor optimism about potential access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves after President Donald Trump said the United States would take control […]
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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 6 January, 2026 9:15 am Source: thestar.com.my
Flood evacuee numbers rise in Sabah and Sarawak, down in Johor
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood evacuees in Sabah and Sarawak continues to rise, while the situation in Johor is showing signs of recovery, with a total of 859 evacuees […]
Industry reforms must be handled with care
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s plan to overhaul and regulate its care sector is a necessary step to protect vulnerable groups and prepare for an ageing society, but experts warn that reforms […]
10 more companies linked to scams added into SemakMule database, say cops
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified and added 10 more companies linked to scams into the Commercial Crime Investigation Department’s (CCID) SemakMule database. Read full story Date: 6 January, 2026 9:15 […]
Private sector engineers offer expertise to tackle KK flood situation
KOTA KINABALU: Engineers from the private sector in Sabah have offered their expertise to assist state agencies in flood mitigation issues affecting the capital. Read full story Date: 6 January, […]