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Singapore’s February exports rise 4.% y-o-y, lower than expected
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports grew by 4.0% in February from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, led by exports of integrated circuits and disk media products, while […]
Petrobras to purchase PETRONAS’ stakes in two offshore fields for US$450mil
SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian state-run firm Petrobras said on Monday it had decided to exercise its right to purchase Malaysian company Petronas’ 50% stake in two offshore fields in […]
Kumpulan H&L High-Tech 1Q profit jumps
PETALING JAYA: Kumpulan H&L High-Tech Bhd posted a higher profit of RM835,000 for the first quarter ended Jan 31, 2026, on the back of stronger revenue of RM7.6mil. Read full […]
Samenta urges review of law on ad-hoc holidays
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s power to suddenly declare public holidays should be controlled, says the Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Samenta). Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 9:09 am […]
Oil lamp archway rekindled for Raya
BATU PAHAT: Residents of Kampung Baru Sri Gading have revived their iconic gerbang pelita or oil lamp archway, which lights up the village entrance in celebration of the approaching Hari […]
Reconsider fuel subsidies for tourism operators, MATTA urges
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has urged the government to consider introducing temporary fuel subsidies for tourism transport operators following the recent fuel price […]
‘International law must apply to all’
PUTRAJAYA: Selective application of international law risks undermining the credibility of the global system, warns Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 9:09 am Source: thestar.com.my
PSSC targets mid-May for AG-PP split report
KUALA LUMPUR: The ParÂliamentary Special Select ComÂmittee (PSSC) aims to finalise its report on the proposed separation of the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP) roles by mid-May, says […]
Malakoff banks on coal operations and gas-fired power plant potential
PETALING JAYA: The prospects for Malakoff Corp Bhd appear to improve this year as coal operations stabilise and new gas-fired power plant opportunities emerge to strengthen earnings visibility over the […]
That 70s Show is getting an oil spike rerun
In the 1970s, President Gerald Ford urged Americans to combat escalating energy costs in response to the Arab-Israeli war. Read full story Date: 17 March, 2026 8:03 am Source: thestar.com.my