Nation

No honeymoon period, new ministers told

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has told the new ministers that there will be no honeymoon period and that they will have to hit the ground running.

Nation

Toll freeze for 10 highways

PETALING JAYA: The government will bear financial implications exceeding RM500mil next year due to the toll freeze at 10 major highways, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic).

Nation

Tribunal to bolster gig workers’ rights

PUTRAJAYA: The setting up of the Gig Consultative Council and Gig Workers Tribunal are among the priorities for empowering the country's employment ecosystem within the next two years, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

Nation

Bigger funds for MSMEs

PUTRAJAYA: The bumiputra financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will increase from RM300mil this year to RM500mil in 2026, says Steven Sim.

Nation

Over 11,000 displaced by floods in Pahang

PETALING JAYA: Monsoon floods have unleashed chaos across Pahang, displacing upwards of 11,000 residents and driving them into temporary relief centres as water levels continue to rise.

Squash

Four in the bag, and Sanjay hopes for payback

BANGKOK: The national squash squad have completed a clean sweep of four gold medals at the Thailand SEA Games, but for top seed Sanjay Jeeva, revenge is very much on his mind.

Nation

Native crafts boom thanks to Mak Intan

KUALA LUMPUR: What began as a deep appreciation for the Orang Asli handicraft heritage has grown into an internationally recognised enterprise for Hanim Apeng, better known as Mak Intan.

Corporate News

Advancecon bags RM19mil industrial deal

Advancecon Holdings Bhd has received a letter of award from Damai Jaya Realty Sdn Bhd for the execution of earthworks, soil treatment, and ancillary site works for a proposed industrial development in Mukim Ijok, Selangor, worth RM19.33mil.

Corporate News

CTOS Digital sells 26% stake in Experian Information

CTOS Digital Bhd says two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Enfo Sdn Bhd and CTOS Insights Sdn Bhd, have entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Experian (M) Sdn Bhd for the proposed disposal of their entire 26% stake in Experian Information Services (M) Sdn Bhd for RM80mil cash.

Commodities

Record high for gold on the cards

Gold is closing in on another record after a historic run that has reshaped how investors think about the metal.

Corporate News

BP appoints Meg O’Neill as CEO after Auchincloss’ abrupt exit

Oil and gas major BP has appointed Meg O'Neill, the head of Australia's Woodside Energy, as its chief executive officer (CEO) effective April 1 after an abrupt exit by Murray Auchincloss.

On Your Side

Enough excuses – action, please!

FIRST impressions count. In a five-star hotel, customer experience is paramount especially at the front office – the first point of contact if you want your clients to be repeat customers.

Cycling

Aisyah springs surprise – on road and in velodrome

BANGKOK: On the road, or on the track, Nur Aisyah Zubir is someone you can count on.

Other Sports

Young fencer plays big role to help team win silver

BANGKOK: Saif Nordin is only 15 and the youngest in the team, but you can never tell by looking at him. He towers over many of his older teammates and competes like a veteran.

Corporate News

OCK’s Selangor deal to lock in recurring income 

OCK Group Bhd's recent strategic collaboration with the Selangor state government-owned digital infrastructure company, Smartsel Sdn Bhd, is set to ensure recurring income for the group.

Corporate News

I-Bhd’s first AI experience centre opens at i-City

I-Bhd has announced the opening of the AI World Experience Centre at i-City Sales Gallery, touted as a large-scale immersive showcase of artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics.

Property

Stable growth in 2026 for property sector, REITs

The local property and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors head into 2026 on stabilising fundamentals with ample earnings visibility and supportive policy, analysts say.

Economy

Tourism, policy support to boost consumer sector

The consumer sector is poised to benefit from a convergence of tourism momentum and domestic policy support as spending patterns adjusted ahead of a busier travel calendar.

Corporate News

Yinson acquires wind farm in New Zealand

Yinson Renewables has acquired the rights to the 94.6MW Mt Cass Wind Farm in Canterbury, New Zealand, from MainPower New Zealand Ltd.

Banking

SME Bank strengthens MSME ecosystem

Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Bhd (SME Bank) has channelled more than RM50bil in approved financing to more than 26,000 customers nationwide since its establishment in 2005, building a legacy of transformative entrepreneurial support and national development.