King presented with Budget 2026 proposals by Anwar
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King presented with Budget 2026 proposals by Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim was presented with the Budget 2026 proposals by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at an audience granted by the King to the Prime Minister on Thursday (Oct 9).
Budget 2026: Housing Ministry submits 13 proposals worth over RM1bil
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Budget 2026: Housing Ministry submits 13 proposals worth over RM1bil
BANGI: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has submitted 13 proposed initiatives worth over RM1bil to the Finance Ministry for public infrastructure projects under Budget 2026, says its Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Tiong expresses deep regret over alcohol confusion at gala dinner
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Tiong expresses deep regret over alcohol confusion at gala dinner
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has expressed deep regret over confusion about alcohol served at the Global Travel Meet gala dinner.
Social media platforms should detect cyberbullying in Tamil, Parliament hears
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Social media platforms should detect cyberbullying in Tamil, Parliament hears
KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platforms should include algorithms to detect cyberbullying or threatening content in vernacular languages.
Former telco technician among three nabbed for substation component theft
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Former telco technician among three nabbed for substation component theft
KUALA NERANG: Police have arrested three men believed to be involved in the theft and sale of telecommunications substation components at two different locations in Kampung Musa, Mukim Pedu near here on Sept 30.
Verdant Solar's IPO oversubscribed by 39.6 times
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KUALA LUMPUR: Verdant Solar Holdings Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) of 40.88 million shares at RM0.31 per share has been oversubscribed by 39.60 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 22. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/verdant-solar039s-ipo-oversubscribed-by-396-times)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Verdant Solar Holdings Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) of 40.88 million shares at RM0.31 per share has been oversubscribed by 39.60 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 22. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/verdant-solar039s-ipo-oversubscribed-by-396-times)
SJKP guarantees over 100% home financing for first-time buyers
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KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) guarantees home loans covering more than 100 per cent of the house purchase price for qualified first-time buyers, giving banks greater confidence to approve applications that might otherwise be declined. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/sjkp-guarantees-over-100-home-financing-for-first-time-buyers)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) guarantees home loans covering more than 100 per cent of the house purchase price for qualified first-time buyers, giving banks greater confidence to approve applications that might otherwise be declined. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/sjkp-guarantees-over-100-home-financing-for-first-time-buyers)
HSS Holdings eyes ACE Market listing
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PETALING JAYA: HSS Holdings Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/hss-holdings-eyes-ace-market-listing)
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PETALING JAYA: HSS Holdings Bhd is eyeing a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/hss-holdings-eyes-ace-market-listing)
Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing posts record profit for fourth year, beating forecasts
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TOKYO: Japan's Fast Retailing , owner of global clothing brand Uniqlo, booked its fourth consecutive year of record profit on Thursday, citing strong sales in Japan and results in the United States that compensated for higher tariffs. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/uniqlo-operator-fast-retailing-posts-record-profit-for-fourth-year-beating-forecasts)
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TOKYO: Japan's Fast Retailing , owner of global clothing brand Uniqlo, booked its fourth consecutive year of record profit on Thursday, citing strong sales in Japan and results in the United States that compensated for higher tariffs. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/uniqlo-operator-fast-retailing-posts-record-profit-for-fourth-year-beating-forecasts)
FBM KLCI edges higher on bargain hunting, upbeat regional sentiment
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KUALA LUMPUR: Bargain hunting and optimism ahead of Budget 2026 helped the FBM KLCI end slightly higher in tandem with positive regional markets. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/fbm-klci-edges-higher-on-bargain-hunting-upbeat-regional-sentiment)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Bargain hunting and optimism ahead of Budget 2026 helped the FBM KLCI end slightly higher in tandem with positive regional markets. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/fbm-klci-edges-higher-on-bargain-hunting-upbeat-regional-sentiment)
Sabah polls: EC opens applications for election observers
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Sabah polls: EC opens applications for election observers
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) has opened applications for government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and interested bodies to serve as election observers for the 17th Sabah State Election.
26 UTAR researchers in World's Top 2% Scientists 2025 list by Stanford University
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26 UTAR researchers in World's Top 2% Scientists 2025 list by Stanford University
PETALING JAYA: Twenty-six researchers from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) have been listed in the World's Top 2% Scientists 2025 list by Stanford University.
Fostering spirit of unity among youths in Parliament
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Fostering spirit of unity among youths in Parliament
PETALING JAYA: The spirit of unity and care for youth was showcased in Parliament on Thursday (Oct 9) as Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong hosted a group of students and their teachers for an educational visit to the historic Dewan Rakyat.
23 people treated after chemical spill in Tanjong Malim factory
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23 people treated after chemical spill in Tanjong Malim factory
IPOH: About 23 people received treatment after inhaling isocyanate chemicals during maintenance work at a manufacturing factory in Tanjong Malim.
JB school's special needs class temporarily shut due to influenza outbreak
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JB school's special needs class temporarily shut due to influenza outbreak
JOHOR BARU: An Integrated Special Needs Class in SK Taman Permas Jaya 2 here has been temporarily closed due to an influenza A outbreak.
Ivory Properties to be delisted from Bursa Malaysia on Oct 14
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PETALING JAYA: Practice Note 17 (PN17) company Ivory Properties Group Bhd is slated to be delisted from the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 14, after the bourse regulator dismissed the company's appeal for an extension of time to submit its regularisation plan. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/ivory-properties-to-be-delisted-from-bursa-malaysia-on-oct-14)
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PETALING JAYA: Practice Note 17 (PN17) company Ivory Properties Group Bhd is slated to be delisted from the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 14, after the bourse regulator dismissed the company's appeal for an extension of time to submit its regularisation plan. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/ivory-properties-to-be-delisted-from-bursa-malaysia-on-oct-14)
Teh family disposes of 50 million shares in Public Bank
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PETALING JAYA: The family of the late Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow has trimmed their stake in Public Bank Bhd. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/teh-family-disposes-of-50-million-shares-in-public-bank)
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PETALING JAYA: The family of the late Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow has trimmed their stake in Public Bank Bhd. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/09/teh-family-disposes-of-50-million-shares-in-public-bank)
Malaysia fortifies trade routes
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Malaysia fortifies trade routes
PORT KLANG: Malaysia has taken the necessary measures to address the need for a strong supply chain mechanism in the freight forwarding industry, says Anthony Loke.
Nga: Cities of the future will be resilient and equitable
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Nga: Cities of the future will be resilient and equitable
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia remains steadfast in building sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities while driving housing reforms, says Nga Kor Ming.
Diabetic retinopathy now a major cause of vision loss in country
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