Jobbie, Lotus's target RM20,000 for Makna
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian peanut butter brand Jobbie and Lotus's Malaysia are expanding their breast health awareness campaign. RM1 from every limited-edition jar sold will go to…
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Disney’s president says layoffs ‘extremely painful’ but necessary
Disney has cut costs repeatedly in recent years amid fierce streaming competition, as advances in AI provide cheaper production alternatives. (EPA Images pic)LOS ANGELES: The…
Disney president calls layoffs ‘extremely painful’ amid cost-cutting push
LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 — The Walt Disney Company’s President Dana Walden said on Thursday that the company’s layoffs were “extremely painful” but necessary for its survival. Disney…
Yemen fighting in Taiz kills 80 combatants, sources tell AFP
DUBAI, Oct 2 — Yemen’s Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the…
Alex Marquez smashes lap record in Japan MotoGP practice
MOTEGI, Oct 2 — Spain’s Alex Marquez set a new lap record at the Japan MotoGP Friday in a practice session dominated by the Ducati-Gresini rider. Marquez flew around the dry…
New York governor names special prosecutor in Cornell rape case
NEW YORK, Oct 2 — New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed a special prosecutor to look into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University, she said on Thursday, shunning the…
Petronas Chemicals appoints Izwan Ismail as MD, CEO effective Jan 1, 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) has appointed Izwan Ismail as managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) effective Jan 1, 2027. In a…
Beyond the farm: Why young Malaysians should see agriculture as a business — Nur Yuhainis Ab Wahab
OCTOBER 2 — When we talk about agriculture, many people still imagine paddy fields, farms, hoes, and working under the hot sun. However, agriculture today has changed…
Shift to outcome-based assistance for SMEs, says association
SME Association of Malaysia president Chin Chee Seong said government support must produce measurable improvements in productivity, investment, growth and competitiveness.KUALA…
Macron urges G7 coordination as US presses Europe on diesel stocks
Emmanuel Macron's office said France intended to convene a video call of G7 leaders as soon as possible to ensure coordination on the matter. (EPA Images pic)BRUSSELS: French…
#SHOWBIZ: Mario Ho's mother gifts supermodel daughter-in-law Ming Xi RM1.8mil gold bangles
HONG KONG: Entrepreneur Mario Ho and Chinese supermodel Ming Xi held a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in Macau on Sept 28, accompanied by their two young children. Mario, 31…
KL woman fined RM24,000 over fraudulent transfer of retiree’s RM1.1m
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — An unemployed woman was fined RM24,000 by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to two charges of fraudulently transferring RM1.1 million…
Air quality improves nationwide, no unhealthy readings
KUALA LUMPUR: Air quality improved nationwide amid transboundary haze, with no areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5.30pm today. According to the…
Zetrix AI tumbles 33pct, closes at 11 sen
KUALA LUMPUR: Zetrix AI Bhd shares plunged 33 per cent on Friday, closing at 12 sen after a report said the company owes the government more than RM200 million in unremitted…
Ferrari's Leclerc tops second free practice
SEPANG: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the second free practice session of the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on Friday, with Red Bull's Isack…
Lee had space to speak, but did not use it, says PKR deputy sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Petaling Jaya member of parliament Lee Chean Chung had the opportunity to voice his views within PKR but did not attend most of the party's central…
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Bursa Malaysia ends slightly higher as technology counters dominate trading
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Bursa Malaysia staged a slight recovery on Friday as bargain-hunting emerged following a recent sharp sell-off, said an analyst. However, the rebound lacked…
Strawberry Mint Tin, Seven Packets Of Meth: Two Arrested In Sarawak After House Raid
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Police in Bau, Sarawak have arrested two people after finding suspected…
Men’s squash team grabs Malaysia’s 9th Asian Games gold
National squash players Ng Eain Yow and Ameeshenraj Chandaran clinched Malaysia's two winning points in their final against Pakistan at the Asian Games today.PETALING JAYA: Ng…
JPJ suspends all MYEG Group services from Oct 5 over unresolved contractual obligations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will suspend all of its services offered through the MYEG Group from October 5, citing contractual obligations that…
#SHOWBIZ: Ain Edruce spends RM8,000 on two F1 tickets to surprise husband
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian actress and TV presenter Ain Edruce recently splashed out RM8,000 on two Formula One (F1) tickets for the Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International…
Leclerc fastest in second practice after Verstappen sets early pace
SEPANG: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped Friday's second Formula One practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggled…
Pocket Rocketman seals perfect Asiad farewell with keirin gold
NAGOYA: Track rider Azizulhasni Awang dubbed his keirin victory at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday as the perfect way to end his Asian Games career. The Pocket Rocketman…
Perkhidmatan penumpang RTS Link dijangka bermula Februari 2027
RTS Link adalah projek penting antara Malaysia dan Singapura yang akan menghubungkan Bukit Chagar di Johor Bahru dengan Woodlands North di Singapura.JOHOR BAHRU: Perkhidmatan…
Malaysia needs job creators, but they are not made overnight — Nor Farah Hanis Zainun
OCTOBER 2 — Towards the end of every year, university halls across Malaysia fill with a familiar scene. Graduates walk across stages in robes and mortarboards, proud parents wait…
SME, retail groups warn minimum wage hike could trigger ‘cascading’ cost increases
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The SME Association of Malaysia (SMEAM) and the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) have jointly sounded an alarm over further proposed minimum wage…
Raja Muda Perlis saksikan F1 di Sepang
Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail bersama Prinsipal Pasukan dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team serta Ketua Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Toto Wolff…
PSD awaits Home Ministry probe before deciding on MCBA DG viral incident
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Department (PSD) will await the outcome of the Home Ministry's investigation before deciding on the next course of action over a viral incident…
#SHOWBIZ: Ameng Spring conferred Datukship: Singer kept royal award secret from family
KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Ameng from the band Spring has been conferred the title of Datuk after receiving the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) award. The honour was presented by…