Strains in debt-laden Malaysian companies stir concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (The Straits Times/ANN) - The financial woes of two large and prominent local companies are stirring concerns about the overall health of corporate Malaysia - particularly debt-laden publicly listed entities - amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Must be licensed to sell exotic meat

Restaurants required to display permit from Perhilitan.

INTERACTIVE: Malaysians cannot afford to live longer

A longer life expectancy is often seen as a blessing but the reality is that many Malaysians simply cannot afford to live longer due to insufficient savings and the absence of retirement plans.

The Silterra sale saga

Local ownership of chip maker in jeopardy with higher bid from Foxconn

Global semiconductor race speeding up

THE race to acquire Silterra Malaysia Sdn Bhd should not come as a surprise.

Short Position - Rising Soybean prices; no respite for TNB

SOYBEAN prices have been rather steady since 2018, something which is unprecedented. The crop was trading closer to US$1,800 levels in 2012-2013 before gradually sliding down to US$850 levels since 2018, indicating a fair level of volatility

Malaysia urgently needs to improve social protection for vulnerable low-income families

The Star Exclusive - Bargaining chip for Silterra

Adopt a tree for RM140 at eco park

YOU can now adopt a tree and be part of the rehabilitation effort at Pantai Eco Park in Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur.

Silterra draws multiple bids

Late entry of two global players raises foreign ownership issues, delaying sale of chip foundry