Malaysia chip crunch triggers new era in supply deals

Malaysian electronics firms central to the supply of basic chips that drive the world’s cars, smartphones and home devices say … More

AirAsia X to repay 0.5% of $8.1 billion debt

AirAsia Group’s low-cost long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X (AAX), is reportedly proposing to repay 0.5% of its 33.65 billion Malaysian ringgit … More

Unlike in 1MDB, Najib did not seek copy, amendments to KLIA2 project audit report, High Court told

KUALA LUMPUR : Prosecutors accused Datuk Seri Najib Razak of inconsistency in his conduct with government auditors over past special … More

Petronas holds few remaining assets in Sudan

KUALA LUMPUR : Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said its office and residential complex in Khartoum and the land it is … More

LHDN ends contract of CEO

PETALING JAYA: The contract of Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) chief executive officer Sabin Samitah has been cut short, with his … More

What’s in a name? Controversy surrounds Timah whiskey over perceived namesake

Idris Ahmad lodges complaint despite explanation by booze makers GEORGE TOWN – The award-winning Malaysian-made Timah whiskey has soured for some as criticisms … More

Special ops to continue after discovery of illegal gold mining in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Police will extend a special operation to protect the country’s resources after illegal gold mining activities were uncovered … More

Taiwan Expert: Biomedical Industry embraces business model shifts

KUALA LUMPUR : Efficient, personalised and integrating medical services are the new trends of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, said … More

Tabung Haji chairman steps down

PETALING JAYA: Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Md Nor Yusof has resigned with immediate effect, after having served three years at … More

Appeals court dismisses UMNO, BN politicians’ challenge of compound notices issued by MACC in relation to 1MDB

PUTRAJAYA : A three-member Court of Appeal (COA) bench has dismissed the appeals of 32 Barisan Nasional (BN) and UMNO … More

MACC opens probe into Melaka land reclamation project

This follows complaint filed by Laskar Siber Malaysia president Datuk Lokman Noor Adam PUTRAJAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today opened … More

Sudan issues arrest warrant for Petronas country manager: Sources

Sudan’s transitional government has issued an arrest warrant against the country manager of Malaysia’s national oil company Petronas, according to … More

From rice sacks to the runway, how fashion is fighting to rebrand jute

From the boutiques of Christian Dior to royal wedding favours, jute is growing in popularity worldwide as demand for alternatives … More

Thai Diners Whet Their Appetites At Flood Cafe

A Thai restaurant has taken dining with a water view to the next level – its customers perch precariously on … More

‘My friends felt I was crazy’: From working an office job to running a milk empire in Malaysia

Farm Fresh founder Loi Tuan Ee started with 60 milk cows a decade ago. Today, he has 6,000 of them. … More

Court postpones hearing of US$340m 1MDB-linked suit, prosecution awaits response from UK law firm

KUALA LUMPUR : The hearing of the government’s application to block PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) and its director, Tarek Obaid, … More

Technology to transform bauxite red mud into fertile soil nearly a reality

A new technology that could transform the bauxite residue known as ‘red mud’ into a soil-like material capable of hosting … More

Malaysia on EU’s grey list of countries non-cooperative on tax

It’s the first time Malaysia is placed on the list. The European Union on Tuesday (Oct 5) added Malaysia onto … More

Petronas seeks World Bank unit ICSID’s arbitration on Sudan land, property dispute

KUALA LUMPUR : Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) claimed on Thursday that its rights over the land and Petronas Complex in … More

As Sri Lanka suffered, Rajapaksa scion and husband amass wealth, art offshore

PANDORA PAPERS | In early 2018, workers in a London warehouse carefully loaded an oil painting of Lakshmi, the Hindu … More

Offshore funds linked to 1MDB scandal also involved in Indian, Russian frauds

Curacao-based investment funds part of siphoning billions from 1MDB. PANDORA PAPERS | Offshore funds involved in moving money misappropriated from … More

Malaysia’s AirAsia Group wins approval for $120 mln govt-guaranteed loan

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) : Malaysia’s AirAsia Group has received approval from Danajamin Nasional Berhad for a club facility of up … More

Sudanese government seeks confiscation of Malaysia’s Petronas’ assets

The Sudanese transitional government is seeking to confiscate assets belonging to Malaysia’s national oil company Petronas, alleging they were acquired … More