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Golf

Liyana cherishes biggest prize so far in young pro career

PETALING JAYA: Liyana Durisic has claimed the biggest prize yet in her young professional career.

Nation

Spike in diesel prices set to hike inflation

PETALING JAYA: A sharp increase in diesel prices is expected to drive up inflation and strain businesses, with early signs already emerging in transportation and construction sectors.

Badminton

Uber Cup fourth spot still open – will it be Siti or Oo?

PETALING JAYA: The race for the fourth singles spot in the Uber Cup Finals is still open.

Economy

Trade surplus rises to US$1bil on strong imports

Indonesia's trade surplus slightly increased to US$1.27bil in February, compared to US$954mil in the previous month, despite a rise in capital goods imports.

Nation

Biofuels can play supporting role

PETALING JAYA: As fossil diesel prices rise, attention is turning to whether Malaysia's biodiesel blending programme can do more to cushion Malaysia from global supply shocks and what it would take to scale it up responsibly

Badminton

Justin’s Alwi test in Asian opening cracker sets Horsens tone

PETALING JAYA: The opening-round clash between Justin Hoh and Indonesia's Alwi Farhan at the Asian Championships could offer an early glimpse of what to expect at the Thomas Cup Finals.

Badminton

Standards for Aaron-Soh and Man-Tee to maintain in Ningbo

PETALING JAYA: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun may already be assured of their places in the squad for the Thomas Cup Finals but both pairs still have plenty to play for at the Asian Championships starting on Tuesday in Ningbo, China.

Living

Three generations, one newspaper: A Malaysian family's 50-year bond with The Star

Retired naval officer Tan Siew Thye and his family say The Star remains a trusted source of informative and relevant news.

Squash

Ainaa can’t take Heylie lightly in bid to reach final of world qualifier

PETALING JAYA: National women's squash player Noor Ainaa Amani Ampandi will need to be wary of home player Heylie Fung in her bid to reach the final of the World Championships qualifier today.

Corporate News

EI Power inks underwriting agreement

EI Power Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&A Securities Sdn Bhd in conjunction with its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Athletics

Healthy rivalry keeps Umar going the distance

PETALING JAYA: National middle-distance athlete Umar Osman (pic) is relishing the growing competition around him, crediting it as a key factor in his recent progress.

Corporate News

DKSH Malaysia’s privatisation plan falls through

The privatisation of DKSH Holdings (M) Bhd (DKSH Malaysia) via a selective capital reduction (SCR) has fallen through after shareholders rejected the plan at an EGM yesterday.

Corporate News

Sunway targets RM4bil driven by strategic initiatives

The strong response for Singapore's Pinery Residences supports Sunway Bhd's overall new property sales target of RM4.2bil for financial year 2026 (FY26), representing an increase from the RM3.8bil achieved in FY25.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah tourism stays firmly on track

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah's tourism industry remains firmly on track despite mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with no major flight cancellations recorded.

Metro News

Shah Alam cracks down on vehicle workshops operating from homes

AUTOMOTIVE workshops are strictly prohibited from operating from the porches or front gates of residential properties, says Shah Alam deputy mayor Safriah Md Adzhar.

Nation

Malaysian maritime industry facing shortage of locals joining the workforce

PETALING JAYA: A shortage of seafarers is deepening Malaysia's reliance on foreign maritime labour, raising concerns about workforce development and the sustainability of national shipping interests.

Insight

Are central banks selling Treasuries? Probably, just not that much

Are central banks unloading Treasuries amid the controversial US-led war in the Middle East? Likely yes, but it's complicated.

Insight

Biodiesel, CPO prices – Between the plate and tank

Friends have asked for my five cents' worth on biodiesel in today's unsettled climate.

Corporate News

Unilever CEO returns to his roots with health and beauty makeover

As a senior Unilever executive in Brazil some 15 years ago, Fernando Fernandez made a bold gamble on hair care and beauty, rapidly expanding the then newly acquired TRESemme brand into a major money-spinner in the giant South American market.

Support Line

SupportLine

Yinson Holdings Bhd is rebounding after a three-week correction as bargain-hunting activities take root.