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Trump says he doesn’t believe Ukraine struck Putin residence
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Jan 4 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not believe that an alleged Ukrainian strike on President Vladimir Putin’s residence took place as claimed […]
Defence Ministry to probe claims of unauthorised entry, misconduct at military camp
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is taking seriously allegations circulating on social media regarding the entry of unauthorised individuals and alleged immoral activities within a military camp. Read full story […]
AI bubble concerns seen to weigh on sentiment
PETALING JAYA: Concerns of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble are shaping up to be the market’s biggest wildcard this year, as intensifying debate over earnings delivery and monetisation continues to […]
Job market remains resilient in October 2025 helping consumption
PETALING JAYA: Joblessness among young people in Malaysia remains “persistently elevated”, according to MBSB Research. Read full story Date: 5 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Government’s efforts to reduce fiscal deficits show promising outcomes
Optimistic of the domestic economy for this year, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the Malaysian economy is in a position of strength as it […]
Trading ideas: Chin Hin, Enra, Go Hub, Vetece, Pmesti, Pekat, Press Metal, Suria Capital, Theta Edge
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 5 January, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Japan’s factory activity steadies as demand declines slow, PMI shows
TOKYO: Japan’s manufacturing activity stalled in December as demand declined at a slower pace from the previous month, a private-sector survey showed, ending a five-month streak of deterioration. Read full […]
Eyes on extremist groups
GEORGE TOWN: Police are keeping a close watch on heretical groups in the country to prevent their teachings from escalating into extremist ideologies that could threaten public safety and national […]
Around the world solo on her bike
KUALA LUMPUR: After 10 years of navigating countless challenges on the road, Malaysian solo traveller Anita Yusof has completed her dream of travelling around the world on a motorcycle. Read […]
Gold panning licences will help low-income earners in Kelantan, says state Land and Mines director
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan government is creating new opportunities for the people, especially those in the low-income group and irregular workers, by opening official licence applications for manual gold panning […]