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Maybank IB upgrades banking sector outlook to positive for 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects 2026 to be a more conducive operating year for the banking sector, with aggregate operating profit and net profit forecast to […]
PM Anwar calls out Opposition’s ‘hypocrisy’ over support letters
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called out what he described as the Opposition’s hypocrisy when he read out support letters issued by government officials from Terengganu and […]
Look at the big picture before griping about infrastructure spending, PM tells Opposition lawmaker
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim rejected claims that the government is overspending on major infrastructure projects, saying critics ignore the wider benefits of federal investments reaching multiple […]
Johor to impose stricter rules on firms operating near rivers
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government is expected to impose new conditions on companies that operate near rivers as part of stronger measures to prevent pollution incidents, says exco member Ling […]
Factory worker dies in crash on JB-Mersing road
KOTA TINGGI: A factory worker died on the spot after his motorcycle collided with a car at KM29 of the Johor Baru-Mersing road on Tuesday (Dec 2). Read full story […]
Scientist loses nearly RM500,000 in online investment scam
GEORGE TOWN: A scientist lost almost RM500,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam that promised lucrative returns. Read full story Date: 2 December, 2025 12:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Genting Malaysia shares climb on NYC casino approval
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM) rose in early trade Tuesday after its US indirect subsidiary emerged as one of three bidders chosen for a coveted full commercial […]
Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says
WARNER Bros Discovery has received a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix, in an auction that could conclude in the coming days or weeks, a […]
South Korea headline inflation at 2.4% y/y, bolstering case for rate pause
SEOUL: South Korea’s consumer prices rose 2.4% in November from a year earlier, driven by higher food and services costs, bolstering the case for the Bank of Korea to maintain […]
Kesuma’s legal reforms: Towards a more inclusive labour system
PETALING JAYA: The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) is set to table four legislative amendments aimed at strengthening worker protection and enhancing the national Technical and Vocational education and Training (TVET) […]