Oil falls as US-China trade tensions rattle nerves
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SINGAPORE: Oil prices reversed early gains and fell on Tuesday amid uncertainty about trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world's top two economies, which could weigh on global fuel demand. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/oil-falls-as-us-china-trade-tensions-rattle-nerves)
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SINGAPORE: Oil prices reversed early gains and fell on Tuesday amid uncertainty about trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world's top two economies, which could weigh on global fuel demand. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/oil-falls-as-us-china-trade-tensions-rattle-nerves)
School stabbing: Special committee set up to ensure thorough investigation, says Fadhlina
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School stabbing: Special committee set up to ensure thorough investigation, says Fadhlina
PETALING JAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said a special committee has been established to ensure that all aspects related to the stabbing case involving two students are investigated thoroughly, transparently, and fairly.
Influenza clusters rising in Penang but situation under control, says CM
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Influenza clusters rising in Penang but situation under control, says CM
GEORGE TOWN: The number of influenza clusters in Penang has risen to 36 as of the 41st epidemiological week (ME41), but the situation remains under control, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
ECRL theft cases soar with 32 incidents along alignment
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ECRL theft cases soar with 32 incidents along alignment
MARAN: The first 11 days of October have proven to be disastrous for the progress of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) as the project saw its 32nd case of theft or vandalism along its alignment that stretches from Kota Baru to Port Klang.
Rising trend of misconduct in schools needs urgent collective action, says Education DG
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Rising trend of misconduct in schools needs urgent collective action, says Education DG
KUALA LUMPUR: The growing trend of negative behaviour in schools must be viewed in a broader context, not just as isolated disciplinary breaches, says Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.
Sabah polls: Warisan confident single-party rule can happen again
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Sabah polls: Warisan confident single-party rule can happen again
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan's strategy to partner with the people is to ensure that a local party can win the upcoming Sabah election, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
US, China roll out tit-for-tat port fees, threatening more turmoil at sea
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BEIJING/LOS ANGELES: The United States and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/us-china-roll-out-tit-for-tat-port-fees-threatening-more-turmoil-at-sea)
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BEIJING/LOS ANGELES: The United States and China on Tuesday began charging additional port fees on ocean shipping firms that move everything from holiday toys to crude oil, making the high seas a key front in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/us-china-roll-out-tit-for-tat-port-fees-threatening-more-turmoil-at-sea)
Gold hits record high on US rate cut bets; silver follows suit
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GOLD prices moved past $4,100 to a record high on Tuesday on increased prospects of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also scaled 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 moved past $4,100 to a record high on Tuesday on increased prospects of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, while resurgent U.S.-China trade woes boosted safe-haven bets, including those for silver, which also scaled 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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Crypto market sheds US$150bil as China hits back at the US
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES continued to lose ground after a historic round of liquidations that triggered a sharp selloff over the weekend. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/crypto-market-sheds-us150bil-as-china-hits-back-at-the-us)
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES continued to lose ground after a historic round of liquidations that triggered a sharp selloff over the weekend. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/crypto-market-sheds-us150bil-as-china-hits-back-at-the-us)
FBM KLCI dips for third day as regional markets slide; Genting counters buck trend
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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell for a third straight session, mirroring regional weakness as cautious sentiment continued to weigh on the market. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fbm-klci-dips-for-third-day-as-regional-markets-slide-genting-counters-buck-trend)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell for a third straight session, mirroring regional weakness as cautious sentiment continued to weigh on the market. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fbm-klci-dips-for-third-day-as-regional-markets-slide-genting-counters-buck-trend)
Malaysia lowers November crude palm oil reference price, maintains duty at 10%
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/malaysia-lowers-november-crude-palm-oil-reference-price-maintains-duty-at-10
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its November crude palm oil reference price to a level that maintains the export duty at 10%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Tuesday. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/malaysia-lowers-november-crude-palm-oil-reference-price-maintains-duty-at-10)
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has lowered its November crude palm oil reference price to a level that maintains the export duty at 10%, a circular on the Malaysian Palm Oil Board website showed on Tuesday. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/malaysia-lowers-november-crude-palm-oil-reference-price-maintains-duty-at-10)
Police wrap up probe into Year Four pupil’s death, says Alzafny
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Police wrap up probe into Year Four pupil’s death, says Alzafny
SEREMBAN: Police have wrapped up investigations into the death of a Year Four pupil here after recording statements from 49 witnesses, said Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.
Hiring rate for govt health facilities at 90.1%, Dewan Rakyat told
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Hiring rate for govt health facilities at 90.1%, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 270,000 employees are serving at government health facilities nationwide, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
School stabbing: Parents waited anxiously for hours with school in lockdown
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School stabbing: Parents waited anxiously for hours with school in lockdown
PETALING JAYA: Parents of students spent almost three anxious hours waiting outside the gates after learning of a fatal stabbing that took place in the school located in Bandar Utama here.
Take urgent action now to make schools safe again, MP tells govt
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Take urgent action now to make schools safe again, MP tells govt
KUALA LUMPUR: Drastic steps must be taken and heads must roll to make schools safe again in the wake of recent acts of violence and sexual assault, says Yeo Bee Yin (PH-Puchong).
Pahang pensioner bedazzled by diamond gift, swindled of RM535,000
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Pahang pensioner bedazzled by diamond gift, swindled of RM535,000
KUANTAN: A pensioner from a private company was scammed of more than RM535,000 after swooning over a fake diamond gift with an option for cash.
Infomina accelerates AI push to boost recurring income
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/infomina-accelerates-ai-push-to-boost-recurring-income
PETALING JAYA: Infomina Bhd is seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities including data connectors, predictive analytics, AI agents and licensing models to further enhance its recurring managed services income. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/infomina-accelerates-ai-push-to-boost-recurring-income)
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PETALING JAYA: Infomina Bhd is seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities including data connectors, predictive analytics, AI agents and licensing models to further enhance its recurring managed services income. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/infomina-accelerates-ai-push-to-boost-recurring-income)
KIP REIT completes second tranche of private placement
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PETALING JAYA: KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) has completed the second tranche of its private placement exercise, comprising 37 million new units issued at an issue price of RM0.825 per unit, raising gross proceeds of RM30.5mil. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/kip-reit-completes-second-tranche-of-private-placement)
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PETALING JAYA: KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) has completed the second tranche of its private placement exercise, comprising 37 million new units issued at an issue price of RM0.825 per unit, raising gross proceeds of RM30.5mil. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/kip-reit-completes-second-tranche-of-private-placement)
Fitch: Downward trend in debt, fiscal reforms can support Malaysia’s sovereign rating
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KUALA LUMPUR: The expectation of a downward trend in general government debt and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that is closer to peer medians, supported by a strong consolidation strategy and improved growth prospects, could put upward pressure on Malaysia's 'BBB+' sovereign rating. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fitch-downward-trend-in-debt-fiscal-reforms-can-support-malaysias-sovereign-rating)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The expectation of a downward trend in general government debt and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) that is closer to peer medians, supported by a strong consolidation strategy and improved growth prospects, could put upward pressure on Malaysia's 'BBB+' sovereign rating. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/fitch-downward-trend-in-debt-fiscal-reforms-can-support-malaysias-sovereign-rating)
Ringgit up against major currencies but eases vs greenback amid US-China trade tensions
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to the greenback to hedge against market volatility amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/ringgit-up-against-major-currencies-but-eases-vs-greenback-amid-us-china-trade-tensions)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to the greenback to hedge against market volatility amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/14/ringgit-up-against-major-currencies-but-eases-vs-greenback-amid-us-china-trade-tensions)