Proton launches RM4.8mil Xchange Programme to replace old vehicles with new models
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton Holdings Bhd has launched the Proton Xchange Programme to encourage owners of old, unroadworthy vehicles to trade them in for a new Proton model.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (May 15, 2025)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (May 15, 2025)
Transitioning from coal to clean energy
AS South-East Asia's economy grows, fuelled by its strategic location and expanding consumer market, the transition from coal to renewable energy (RE) is underway.
Senna ExChange: Sepang’s next commercial address
IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) is set to unveil Senna ExChange, the first commercial offering in its signature township, Senna Puteri in Salak Tinggi at Sepang, Selangor.
Sepang development to welcome retailer’s new concept store
ARENA Xchange, the first freehold commercial development by IOI Properties Group Berhad in Warisan Puteri, Sepang, will welcome a first-of-its kind concept store by Lotus’s Malaysia this year.
Kenanga buys 19% in Tokenize Malaysia
Move is in line with group’s digital asset push
Kenanga buys 19% of Tokenize Malaysia in digital asset push
KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd’s unit is buying a 19% stake in Tokenize Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (Tokenize Malaysia) as it seeks to be a key player in the digital capital market space in Malaysia
Celebrate National Day with dream home offers from IOI Properties
IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) is giving back to homebuyers with its IOI Grand 305 Giveaway campaign, offering an exciting range of rewards and incentives.
No cashier, no problems? What’s behind the rise of S’pore’s unmanned stores
SINGAPORE: Unmanned stores are popping up in Singapore just as retail shop operators worldwide are calling it quits on the technology amid teething issues.
Container shortage is shipping’s Achilles heel
Surging freight rates have myriad complex causes but one is shockingly simple: Ships in China are running low on empty containers to carry goods. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to immediately fill the shortfall and, once again, the container lines are cashing in.
March madness is coming for global shipping game
March is the traditional low season for the global logistics industry after the Christmas shopping period passes and Lunar New Year shutdowns in January and February result in fewer goods coming out of factories in Asia.
Calls for review of renewable energy policy
PETALING JAYA: The time is ripe for corporate Malaysia to revisit its current policies and regulatory framework on renewable energy (RE).
S$3.5k fine for money changer who tried to bribe bank employee to get discontinued $1,000 notes
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Soon after it was announced that S$1,000 notes would no longer be issued, a money changer wanted to make a profit by getting hold of the notes and selling them to collectors at a higher price.
Future-proofing the electricity grid
The joint announcement by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) and the Ministry of Economy addresses the Renewable Energy (RE) challenges plaguing Malaysia with the uplifting of the RE target and RE export ban.
‘Commuters’ held ‘hostage’ at Raffles Place MRT in largest anti-terror exercise at a train station
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): “Terrorists” struck Raffles Place MRT station and took people “hostage” on Wednesday (May 24) morning, in a simulated attack featuring two emergency scenarios and involving more than 250 personnel.
Political will needed to address RE challenges
MALAYSIA has an abundance of renewable energy (RE) resources, particularly in the form of solar, mini hydro, biogas and biomass.
Doctor accused of causing patient’s death after aesthetic treatment faces more charges (Update)
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A doctor accused of causing a patient’s death after an aesthetic treatment was handed three more charges under the Health Products Act on Tuesday (Dec 6), including two involving expired medication.
Price swings in cryptocurrencies could slow down its adoption
CRYPTOCURRENCIES are back in vogue largely after Tesla invested US$1.5bil in Bitcoin. Since late 2020, cryptocurrencies dominated by bitcoin, have been on a wild ride.
AirAsia updates loyalty points, passengers can redeem food and shopping vouchers
AirAsia’s BIG loyalty programme has released a newly revamped app and allows passengers to use their points beyond flights and travel.
Malaysian airlines and hotels offer flexibility to win travellers' loyalty
With the uncertainty surrounding travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, local airlines as well as hotel chains are providing flexibility to their loyalty programmes.
