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Bank Islam CEO Mohd Muazzam resigns, cites early retirement

Bank Islam CEO Mohd Muazzam resigns, cites early retirement

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd group chief executive officer (GCEO) Datuk Mohd Muazzam Mohamed has resigned after seven years…
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on positive sentiment ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Bursa Malaysia ends higher on positive sentiment ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia's benchmark index extended its gains to close higher on Friday, in line with regional markets, as…
SEDCO unlocks record dividends, strengthens Sabah economic foundations

SEDCO unlocks record dividends, strengthens Sabah economic foundations

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) is charting a new course of growth and efficiency under its new…
Govt, judiciary unveil new guidelines to strengthen child sexual offence cases

Govt, judiciary unveil new guidelines to strengthen child sexual offence cases

PUTRAJAYA: The government and the Judiciary Department today launched a comprehensive set of special guidelines aimed at strengthening the handling…
Man's bid to be recognised as Sikh to proceed to trial

Man's bid to be recognised as Sikh to proceed to trial

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) and the government have failed in their attempt to strike out…
#SHOWBIZ: Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers died at home under medical care

#SHOWBIZ: Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers died at home under medical care

NEW YORK: Limp Bizkit co-founder Sam Rivers reportedly died on Saturday (Oct 18) while under medical care at his home…
Jobless man pleads guilty to injuring daughter with machete

Jobless man pleads guilty to injuring daughter with machete

KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of injuring his 10-year-old…
Women sue over sexual abuse in Australian military

Women sue over sexual abuse in Australian military

SYDNEY: Women in Australia's defence forces launched a class action lawsuit today alleging widespread and systematic sexual violence, harassment and…
Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia in talks on new special economic zone

Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia in talks on new special economic zone

KUALA LUMPUR: A new trilateral initiative between Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia is taking shape, with the three neighbours in talks…
Hilton grows Malaysian hotel portfolio, to debut Tapestry Collection in Melaka

Hilton grows Malaysian hotel portfolio, to debut Tapestry Collection in Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR: Hilton is ramping up its luxury and lifestyle presence in Southeast Asia with three new signings, including Malaysia's…
Real estate set for gains under 2026 Budget, says JLL

Real estate set for gains under 2026 Budget, says JLL

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2026 Budget presents significant opportunities for the real estate sector through strategic allocations totaling RM419.2 billion under…
Couple detained for allegedly abusing Indonesian maid

Couple detained for allegedly abusing Indonesian maid

SHAH ALAM: Police have detained a couple for allegedly abusing and trafficking their Indonesian domestic worker in Serdang, including scalding…
Hackers access Verstappen's personal data in Formula One breach

Hackers access Verstappen's personal data in Formula One breach

MEXICO CITY: Formula One's ruling body on Thursday confirmed it had suffered a cyber security breach in which personal details…
Sultan Nazrin calls on Asean to ensure economic progress remains inclusive, equitable

Sultan Nazrin calls on Asean to ensure economic progress remains inclusive, equitable

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, calls on Asean member states to ensure that economic progress across…
EU member states back minimum age for social media access

EU member states back minimum age for social media access

BRUSSELS: European Union leaders have spoken out in favour of introducing age limits for access to social media platforms, but…
Chandra Asri says it will buy Exxon's Singapore retail fuel stations

Chandra Asri says it will buy Exxon's Singapore retail fuel stations

SINGAPORE: Chandra Asri Pacific said on Friday it will acquire Exxon Mobil's network of Esso-branded retail fuel stations in Singapore."The…
#SHOWBIZ: Lizzo sued over Sydney Sweeney jeans reference track

#SHOWBIZ: Lizzo sued over Sydney Sweeney jeans reference track

LOS ANGELES: American pop star Lizzo is being sued in a California court over a snippet of an unreleased song…
Blackstone to invest US$705mil in India's Federal Bank for 9.9pct stake via affiliate

Blackstone to invest US$705mil in India's Federal Bank for 9.9pct stake via affiliate

NEW DELHI: Private equity firm Blackstone will invest 61.97 billion rupees (US$705.05 million) in India's Federal Bank for a 9.9…
Assets mobilised across Perak to expedite flood rescue operations

Assets mobilised across Perak to expedite flood rescue operations

IPOH: The Perak government has activated the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) following worsening flood conditions in the Larut, Matang…
US, Abu Dhabi governments to invest US$1.8bil with Orion into critical minerals

US, Abu Dhabi governments to invest US$1.8bil with Orion into critical minerals

WASHINGTON: The US and Abu Dhabi governments will invest US$1.8 billion into mining and refining projects across the globe with…
Top HSBC wealth executive Trista Sun to leave bank

Top HSBC wealth executive Trista Sun to leave bank

HONG KONG: Trista Sun, one of HSBC's top wealth executives, will leave the bank, following a large scale-down of a…
Leaders arrive for 47th Asean Summit

Leaders arrive for 47th Asean Summit

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MARKET PULSE AM OCT 24, 2025 [WATCH]

MARKET PULSE AM OCT 24, 2025 [WATCH]

Bursa Malaysia opened lower before rebounding, tracking Wall Street's positive overnight performance.Market sentiment received a boost after China confirmed that…
RHB keeps 'Underweight' on rubber sector amid structural headwinds

RHB keeps 'Underweight' on rubber sector amid structural headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB Research) has kept its "Underweight" stance on the rubber products sector, citing ongoing…
#SHOWBIZ: TVB stars Hera Chan, Hugo Wong want to live in Malaysia

#SHOWBIZ: TVB stars Hera Chan, Hugo Wong want to live in Malaysia

HONG KONG: TVB stars Hera Chan and Hugo Wong were in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday to attend the signing ceremony…
Malaysia's strategic position key to Singapore-Kunming rail link development: Experts

Malaysia's strategic position key to Singapore-Kunming rail link development: Experts

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's strategic position as the only unavoidable land bridge between Thailand and Singapore makes it a pivotal player…
Asean steps up drive toward regional digital economy pact

Asean steps up drive toward regional digital economy pact

KUALA LUMPUR: The 26th Asean Economic Community Council (AECC) meeting serves as a crucial platform to review and accelerate progress…
#NSTviral: Tiger tracks? Viral video shows mystery paw prints near IIUM Gombak [WATCH]

#NSTviral: Tiger tracks? Viral video shows mystery paw prints near IIUM Gombak [WATCH]

KUALA LUMPUR: A video capturing a man stumbling upon what he believes to be tiger paw prints in a densely…