Corporate News

Ni Hsin in tie-up to accelerate EV deployment

Ni Hsin Group Bhd, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn Bhd (NHEVT) has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with MARS Greentech Sdn Bhd to accelerate the rollout of electric two-wheel mobility solutions in Malaysia and the broader South-East Asian market.

Nation

Oil, gas prices may stay high even if conflict ends soon

PETALING JAYA: The damage to oil and gas production and refining infrastructure will take months, if not years, to be fully restored even if the Middle East conflict ends immediately.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sabah & Sarawak

Wildlife and customs offences uncovered

KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife, business, employment and customs offences were among those recorded during an integrated operation conducted in Semporna district.

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.

Economy

S. Korea, Indonesia elevate ties to special partnership

South Korea and Indonesia have elevated ties to a "special comprehensive strategic partnership" on Wednesday – the first of its kind for both countries – as they moved to deepen cooperation in future growth sectors such as critical minerals, shipbuilding and advanced technologies.

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.

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.

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.

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

Economy

Zafrul: Support, initiative introduced must be structured

Any consideration to introduce additional support or initiatives must be well structured, implemented in phases, and activated when necessary for the people's well-being, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Economy

Jakarta manufacturing stagnates as demand weakens

Indonesia's manufacturing activity stagnated in March amid declining output and demand, as the United States-Israeli war on Iran put pressure on prices and supplies of raw materials.

Corporate News

MN Holdings wins RM128mil data centre job

MN Holdings Bhd has accepted a letter of award involving the construction of a 275kW consumer landing station (CLS) for a data centre in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia, worth RM128mil.

Support Line

SupportLine

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

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.

Metro News

M’sian artist holds solo show at 79

AT 79, many might consider a life of quiet retreat, but for Selangor-born artist Chia Hoy Sai, silence is a conversation.