Corporate News

LinkedIn to help Chinese companies expand global presence

SHANGHAI: With an increasing number of Chinese companies eager to expand their global footprint, LinkedIn, a California-based professional networking platform provider, will offer more tailored solutions to help them capitalise on this trend, says an executive.

Motorsport

Bittersweet end in Batu Kawan

PETALING JAYA: Riders Azroy Hakeem Anuar and Mohd Akid Aziz experienced different fortunes in the final leg of the Malaysian Cub Prix at Batu Kawan Stadium in Penang.

Corporate News

Adani Group could find funding harder after US indictment

NEW DELHI: Gautam Adani’s conglomerate could find it harder to get funding following a US arrest warrant for its billionaire founder, with some banks considering halting fresh credit to the Indian group due to an alleged US$265mil bribery scheme.

Corporate News

Google, Microsoft hail country’s AI approach

KUALA LUMPUR:; Google has applauded Malaysia’s approach to building artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, with the technology giant investing US$2bil in the country.

Nation

Losing virtuoso Ahmad Nawab, a true artistic gem

PETALING JAYA: The passing of Seniman Negara and renowned composer Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab (pic), whose contributions greatly enriched the local music scene, has been described as a great loss to the nation.

Nation

Time to stop play-acting, Mah tells Barisan leaders

IPOH: Certain Barisan Nasional leaders should stop the “sandiwara” (play-acting) as the coalition could do without such ­theatrics, says MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

Badminton

Players and coaches motivated to work with Kenneth, says Jeffer

PETALING JAYA: The appointment of Dane Kenneth Jonassen as the new national singles head coach is a positive move.

Nation

Johari: Four ‘ailments’ plaguing Barisan

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional has to immediately address four “ailments” that plague the coalition and which caused it to be rejected by ­voters in the 15th General Election in 2022, says Federal Territories Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Badminton

Faiq and Hong Quan go separate ways after runners-up finish in Vietnam

PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Mohd Faiq Masawi-Lok Hong Quan’s hopes of winning their maiden senior international title in their final outing together were dashed when they came second in the Vietnam International Series.

Aviation

Vietjet launches Hanoi-Kuala Lumpur route

KUALA LUMPUR: Vietnam’s largest private carrier, Vietjet, has announced a new direct service connecting Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur, which is expected to foster economic, cultural and tourism ties between Vietnam and Malaysia as well as across South-East Asia.

Economy

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s bailout

COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the third review of Sri Lanka’s US$2.9bil bailout, but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.

Property

PKNS to launch property projects worth RM1.5bil

CYBERJAYA: The Selangor State Development Corp (PKNS) is set to launch 12 projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.5bil next year, reflecting its commitment to advancing Selangor’s property market, says group chief executive officer Datuk Mahmud Abbas.

Nation

Follow Immigration laws or risk being sent back, travellers warned

KOTA KINABALU: Travellers to Malaysia are advised to adhere to regulations under the Immi­gra­tion Act, including compliance with Not to Land (NTL) notices and the cooling-off periods.

Nation

Policies revised after GISB case

KUALA LUMPUR: The newly unveiled National Children’s Policy is designed to address pressing issues made apparent by such high-profile cases as the rescue of children under Ops Global, which involved Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB), says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

Economy

Malaysian Economic Forum set to take place in January 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Economy Ministry will host the Malaysian Economic Forum 2025 (FEM2025), focusing on high-impact sectors and Malaysia’s economic prospects within Asean and on the global stage.

Corporate News

Teo Guan Lee targeting adult clothing market

GEORGE TOWN: As Teo Guan Lee Corp Bhd celebrates its 90th anniversary, the branded baby and children’s wear distributor plans to tap into the adult apparel segment in the next one to two years.

Commodities

CPO futures set to trade with bullish bias this week

KUALA LUMPUR: The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias this week, driven by potential bargain-buying activity after the recent selldown, a dealer says.

Nation

46 foreign women held in prostitution den raids

KUALA LUMPUR: Forty-six foreign women were among 67 individuals detained following raids on prostitution dens in the city.

Football

Hassan ready to give new Selangor coach Kinoshi a hand

PETALING JAYA: The announcement of as the new Selangor football coach means that Abdi Hassan will return to his duties as Selangor II coach.

Focus

New ‘Great Wall’ casts shadow on Nepal

In Nepal’s Humla district, locals claim that China is slowly creeping into their land.