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Nation
First Madani Mart opens in cost-cutting push
KUANTAN: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the first Madani Mart retail outlet in the country as part of the government's initiative to help ease the cost of living.
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Insight
Burnout at the top
Over a meal, a successful business owner with hundreds of employees casually mentioned that he sometimes takes a two-hour drive back to his hometown just for lunch.
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Star Biz7
From risk-off to selective positioning
Rising tensions in the Middle East are rippling through global financial markets, but a tentative improvement in investor sentiment is beginning to take shape.
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Star Biz7
Gulf luxury car profits under siege
A laser-engraved bonnet inspired by Arabian architecture and a matching wood-trim interior are among the luxuries Rolls-Royce featured in a one-off Phantom Arabesque model commissioned by a Dubai customer it showcased in February before the Iran war.
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Star Biz7
Winners and losers in carbon-priced climate
The move towards carbon pricing is unlikely to produce immediate winners and losers among investors, but it will gradually widen the gap between companies prepared for a low-carbon operating environment and those still dependent on older, emissions-heavy business models
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Nation
Development and neglect claim 20,000ha of padi farms
PEKAN: More than 20,000ha of padi farms have been overtaken by development across the country so far, the Agriculture and Food Security Minister revealed.
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Insight
The folly of Trump’s war
Are we slipping into World War Three (WWIII)? After eight decades of peace after the end of WWII, we are now in the throes of a four-year-old Ukrainian war and an escalating Israel-US-Iran conflict that flared last June for 12-days, and turned serious on Feb 28.
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Star Biz7
Airbnbs top US$6,000 in World Cup rush
The biggest winners from this year's World Cup are poised to be those able to rent out their properties, especially in the tri-state area.
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Star Biz7
Aussie bonds rally faces sentiment test
Australia's debt market is on track to hit record post-pandemic bond sales this quarter, driven by higher rates and its safe investment appeal, but the boom now faces a critical test as the war in the Middle East tightens the deals pipeline.
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Badminton
Ee Wei can stomach any challenge that comes her way now
PETALING JAYA: Reigning world champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei skipped last year's Asian Championships following a disappointing showing at the All-England, which led to a temporary split between the pair.
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Star Biz7
Oil & war — the big woes
Battered financial markets enter the second quarter (2Q26) significantly exposed to the impact of war, which could prompt a bigger retreat for equity markets. However, a hefty selloff in bonds could yet tempt buyers back.
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Star Biz7
A time of carbon reckoning
Malaysia's National Climate Change Bill may be designed as an environmental law, but in economic terms its first visible impact could arrive in the form of electricity tariffs.
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Insight
Time to wean off protectionism
The recent kerfuffle surrounding BYD's investment in Tanjung Malim has elicited different opinions on the auto industry in Malaysia.
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Insight
Cash wins in March — just ask Buffett
If Warren Buffett is happy for Berkshire Hathaway to load up on more cash, who needs to search for another safe haven?
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Star Biz7
A winner in medals
To many, medals and awards are treasured keepsakes from childhood that often stir up pride in past achievements, or evoke memories of milestone moments.
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World
Roundup: White House seeks 1.5 trillion USD in defense spending in 2027 budget proposal
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The White House Office of Management and Budget on Friday released its 2027 budget proposal, which would raise defense spending to 1.5 trillion U.S. dollars while reducing funding for domestic programs.
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World
Trump directs Homeland Security to issue shutdown back-pay to all employees, White House says
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday directed the Department of Homeland Security to pay "each and every" employee the equivalent of compensation and benefits lost during U.S. lawmakers' partial shutdown of the agency, according to a memo published by the White House.
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World
UK charges three men with arson over attack on Jewish community ambulances
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - British prosecutors said on Friday they had charged three men in connection with an arson attack last month on Jewish community ambulances in north London.
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World
Vintage car parade turns Cairo's historic streets into open-air museum
CAIRO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of rare vintage automobiles on Friday rolled through downtown Cairo, the capital of Egypt, turning historic streets into a living museum and offering a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of automotive design.
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Football
Soccer-Ronaldo scores twice on return as Al Nassr thumps Al Najma
April 3 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury layoff by scoring twice in the second half as Al Nassr maintained their winning run with a 5-2 victory over bottom side Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.
