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Seeing US-Iran truce, SME group pushes government to defer civil service WFH policy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- The SME Association of Malaysia has urged the government to defer its planned work-from-home (WFH) directive for the public sector, warning that a premature rollout could send... Read More


Malaysian glove maker WRP to wind down operations as Iran war drives costs, supply crunch

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysian rubber glove manufacturer WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd will begin winding down its operations this month, citing disruptions to global energy and petrochemical supply ch... Read More


Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to make Asian debut in Malaysia this October

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Malaysia has been selected as the first Asian stop for the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire tour, with three shows scheduled at the Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil on Octo... Read More


The Ship weighs anchor: Once-iconic 90s steakhouse to scuttle Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sri Bahari outlets

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- One of Malaysia's most storied dining institutions is scaling back its "fleet." The Ship, the legendary vessel-themed steakhouse chain, has announced the closure of two of it... Read More


BUDI95 adjustments a sensible fiscal move but not without fallout risk, FitchSolutions unit says

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- The Malaysian government's decision to further adjust the BUDI95 allocation would be a sensible fiscal move amid the US-Iran war, but could pose a significant political risk f... Read More


Penang land tax for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Penang land tax for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit from... Read More


Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Penang quit rent for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit fro... Read More


'Just to share blessings': Sponsor defends crying competition in Kelantan after backlash

KOTA BHARU, April 7 -- A sponsor of a crying competition in Kelantan has defended the event after it drew criticism online, saying participants joined voluntarily and the aim was simply to "share bles... Read More


Up in flames: Chery Tiggo SUV 60pc destroyed in five-vehicle crash in Beruas

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- A Chery Tiggo sports utility vehicle (SUV) was about 60 per cent destroyed in a five-vehicle crash at Changkat Cermin, Ayer Tawar near Beruas in Perak on Monday. The Ayer Taw... Read More


Fatal right turn: Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Cyberjaya

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- A motorcyclist in his 20s was killed in a collision with a car along Jalan Persiaran Semarak Api in Cyberjaya yesterday morning. Sepang police chief Assistant Commissioner No... Read More