Control post set up to coordinate SAR ops after car plunges into river near Muar
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Control post set up to coordinate SAR ops after car plunges into river near Muar
MUAR: A control post has been set up to coordinate a search and rescue (SAR) operation after a car reportedly plunged into a river near Pekan Panchor here on Monda (Oct 13) afternoon.
Thunderstorm warning issued for eight states
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Thunderstorm warning issued for eight states
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across seven states and several divisions in Sarawak, with warnings in effect until 9am on Tuesday (Oct 14).
Body of driver found after car plunges into Sungai Panchor
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Body of driver found after car plunges into Sungai Panchor
MUAR: The body of a man whose car plunged into Sungai Panchor in Pagoh on Monday (Oct 13) was found and retrieved at 1.01am on Tuesday (Oct 14) by the search team.
Wan Ahmad Fayhsal suspended from Bersatu
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Wan Ahmad Fayhsal suspended from Bersatu
SHAH ALAM: The Bersatu supreme leadership council has suspended Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal under Article 22.5 on the party's constitution for one election term, effective on Monday (Oct 13).
Thumbs-up for govt’s SemiconStart initiative
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PETALING JAYA: The government's latest push to uplift Malaysia's semiconductor firms through industry development programmes and additional investment initiatives has been met with cautious optimism from industry experts. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/thumbs-up-for-govts-semiconstart-initiative)
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PETALING JAYA: The government's latest push to uplift Malaysia's semiconductor firms through industry development programmes and additional investment initiatives has been met with cautious optimism from industry experts. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/thumbs-up-for-govts-semiconstart-initiative)
Labour market to remain resilient
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PETALING JAYA: The labour market is expected to remain resilient with near full employment in 2026, supported by steady hiring in domestic-oriented sectors, rising household incomes and government initiatives to upskill workers in the high-tech as well as green industries. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/labour-market-to-remain-resilient)
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PETALING JAYA: The labour market is expected to remain resilient with near full employment in 2026, supported by steady hiring in domestic-oriented sectors, rising household incomes and government initiatives to upskill workers in the high-tech as well as green industries. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/labour-market-to-remain-resilient)
Broad-based boost to consumers
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PETALING JAYA: CIMB Research expects Budget 2026 to provide a mild but broad-based boost to the consumer sector, driven by fiscal initiatives that enhance disposable income and sustain spending momentum. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/broad-based-boost-to-consumers)
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PETALING JAYA: CIMB Research expects Budget 2026 to provide a mild but broad-based boost to the consumer sector, driven by fiscal initiatives that enhance disposable income and sustain spending momentum. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/broad-based-boost-to-consumers)
High-value sectors main thematic play of budget
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PETALING JAYA: Construction, industrial, renewables, technology and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) are expected to be the key thematic plays following Budget 2026, according to analysts. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/high-value-sectors-main-thematic-play-of-budget)
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PETALING JAYA: Construction, industrial, renewables, technology and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) are expected to be the key thematic plays following Budget 2026, according to analysts. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/high-value-sectors-main-thematic-play-of-budget)
Bright spots in the budget
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PETALING JAYA: Budget 2026 is shaping up to be one of cautious optimism as policymakers balance fiscal discipline with social support. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/bright-spots-in-the-budget)
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PETALING JAYA: Budget 2026 is shaping up to be one of cautious optimism as policymakers balance fiscal discipline with social support. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/bright-spots-in-the-budget)
Genting Malaysia, Genting shares up on privatisation plan
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KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Malaysia Bhd's (GenM) shares were the most actively traded on Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday as parent company Genting Bhd announced its plan to take the leisure and hospitality firm private. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/genting-malaysia-genting-shares-up-on-privatisation-plan)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Malaysia Bhd's (GenM) shares were the most actively traded on Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday as parent company Genting Bhd announced its plan to take the leisure and hospitality firm private. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/genting-malaysia-genting-shares-up-on-privatisation-plan)
Sin-Kung Airways appoints AeroDarat as ground handling partner
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KUALA LUMPUR: Sin-Kung Logistics Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Sin-Kung Airways Sdn Bhd has appointed AeroDarat Sdn Bhd as its ground handling partner across key Malaysian airports. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/sin-kung-airways-appoints-aerodarat-as-ground-handling-partner)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Sin-Kung Logistics Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Sin-Kung Airways Sdn Bhd has appointed AeroDarat Sdn Bhd as its ground handling partner across key Malaysian airports. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/sin-kung-airways-appoints-aerodarat-as-ground-handling-partner)
Student stabbed to death in Bandar Utama school
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Student stabbed to death in Bandar Utama school
PETALING JAYA: A female student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bandar Utama 4 here died after she was allegedly stabbed by a male student on Tuesday (Oct 14).
Selangor couple’s ‘Blind Box’ surprise unboxes RM13.26mil Magnum 4D Jackpot win
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Selangor couple’s ‘Blind Box’ surprise unboxes RM13.26mil Magnum 4D Jackpot win
PETALING JAYA: A simple romantic surprise turned into an unbelievable stroke of luck for a young Selangor couple, when their "blind box" gift inspired a Magnum 4D Jackpot combination worth a staggering RM13,256,447.
This ends now: JPJ armed and ready for 'war' on overloaded lorries
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This ends now: JPJ armed and ready for 'war' on overloaded lorries
PUTRAJAYA: In its toughest enforcement operation against overloaded lorries yet, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is set to begin a nationwide crackdown on Tuesday (Oct 13) – with its officers armed in anticipation of any intimidation by hired thugs.
Flash floods send 59 to relief centre in Lipis
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Flash floods send 59 to relief centre in Lipis
KUANTAN: A total of 59 people from 17 families were evacuated in Lipis due to flash floods caused by rain for over one hour early on Tuesday (Oct 14).
Anwar says Malaysia not invited to Gaza summit over conditional support
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Anwar says Malaysia not invited to Gaza summit over conditional support
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was not invited to the Gaza peace summit in Egypt due to its conditional support for Donald Trump's 20 point peace plan, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver follows suit
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GOLD prices climbed to a record high above $4,100 on Tuesday on increased U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut prospects, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also reached an all-time peak. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/gold-hits-record-high-on-us-rate-cut-bets-silver-follows-suit)
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GOLD prices climbed to a record high above $4,100 on Tuesday on increased U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut prospects, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also reached an all-time peak. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/gold-hits-record-high-on-us-rate-cut-bets-silver-follows-suit)
New loans to help lift property sector
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CHINA has approved bank loans totaling 7 trillion yuan ($981.9 billion) for unfinished real estate projects through a State-coordinated "whitelist" mechanism designed to ensure the completion of stalled housing projects and restore confidence in the tepid property market, analysts said. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/new-loans-to-help-lift-property-sector)
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CHINA has approved bank loans totaling 7 trillion yuan ($981.9 billion) for unfinished real estate projects through a State-coordinated "whitelist" mechanism designed to ensure the completion of stalled housing projects and restore confidence in the tepid property market, analysts said. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/new-loans-to-help-lift-property-sector)
Asian stocks trim gains as US-China trade tensions weigh on sentiment
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Most Asian stock markets pared or reversed earlier gains on Tuesday, as positive sentiment from signs that China and the U.S. were on track to discuss tariffs and export controls fizzled out as the countries gave conflicting signals. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/asian-stocks-trim-gains-as-us-china-trade-tensions-weigh-on-sentiment)
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Most Asian stock markets pared or reversed earlier gains on Tuesday, as positive sentiment from signs that China and the U.S. were on track to discuss tariffs and export controls fizzled out as the countries gave conflicting signals. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/asian-stocks-trim-gains-as-us-china-trade-tensions-weigh-on-sentiment)
Citi rolls out generative AI in Malaysia to boost productivity and innovation
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KUALA LUMPUR: Citi has expanded the rollout of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to employees in Malaysia, aiming to boost productivity, foster innovation, and strengthen its leadership in digital banking. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/citi-rolls-out-generative-ai-in-malaysia-to-boost-productivity-and-innovation)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Citi has expanded the rollout of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to employees in Malaysia, aiming to boost productivity, foster innovation, and strengthen its leadership in digital banking. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/citi-rolls-out-generative-ai-in-malaysia-to-boost-productivity-and-innovation)