Celebrity preacher PU Azman jailed 14 months for gross indecency against teenage boy
PETALING JAYA: Celebrity preacher PU Azman, also known as Cik Man, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison by the Klang Magistrate's Court for committing gross indecency against a teenage boy two years ago.
‘Financial status more than just gross-income’
PETALING JAYA: Economists are calling for a comprehensive evaluation to be carried out based on one’s net income, location and financial commitments when calculating the cost of living.
Singapore's digital economy thriving; contributes 17.7 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023
Singapore’s digital economy accounted for 17.7 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, up from 17.3 per cent in the previous year, according to the country’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
Tak Bai massacre families staring at gross injustice
The families of 78 victims who suffocated to death in Thai army trucks two decades ago joined survivors to voice anger that those responsible will never be brought to justice.
Philippines' gross international reserves level rises to record US$112bil in September
The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) rose to an all-time high of US$112 billion at the end of September, up from US$107.9 billion at the end of August, the Philippine central bank said Monday.
Pharmaniaga biopharmaceutical plant to contribute 30-35% gross profit margin for FY26
PUCHONG: Pharmaniaga Bhd’s newly launched biopharmaceutical plant is expected to contribute 30 to 35 per cent to gross profit margin (GPM) for the 2026 financial year (FY2026).
'Successor' tops China's summer box office, grossing US$456mil
BEIJING: Comedy-drama 'Successor' leads China's 2024 summer box office, grossing 3.25 billion yuan (US$456mil).
Soccer-Dortmund sign Germany midfielder Gross from Brighton
(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund have signed Germany midfielder Pascal Gross from Brighton & Hove Albion, both clubs said on Thursday.
Famous child model Ella Gross to debut as member of K-pop girl group Meovv
K-pop agency The Black Label announced on Aug 22 that Ella Gross, a child model-turned-K-pop trainee, will debut as a member of its first girl group Meovv, slated to launch in September.
Gross domestic product growth expected at 4.8% for 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Standard Chartered (StanChart) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product growth at 4.8% for 2024, while acknowledging upside risks.
Gross fixed capital formation recorded at RM314.8bil in 2023 - DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) was recorded at RM314.5 billion at constant prices in 2023 versus RM298.2 billion in 2022, said the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).
F&B’s gross output value reaches RM99bil in 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 136,453 food and beverage (F&B) service establishments were operating in 2022 with gross output value of RM99bil compared with 167,490 establishments valued RM66.4bil in 2015, according to the Statistics Department.
Sunway City Ipoh to receive further RM4bil in gross development value
IPOH: Sunway City Ipoh in Tambun will receive a further RM4bil in gross development value (GDV) from the Sunway Group.
136,453 F&B services premises with RM99bil gross output value operating in 2022 - DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 136,453 food and beverage (F&B) services establishments were operating in 2022 with gross output value of RM99.0 billion compared with 167,490 establishments valued RM66.4 billion in 2015, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).
Well Chip Group earnings to be backed by steady gross profit margins
Main Market-bound Well Chip Group Bhd is well positioned to rake in commendable earnings for financial year 2024 (FY24) till FY26, underpinned by its pawnbroking and retail segments, expansion plans, as well as rising gold prices.
Fewer govt bonds likely next year
As the government looks to reduce its new annual borrowings, there will be a “less heavy” issuance of Malaysian Government Securities (MGS) and Government Investment Issue (GII) next year.
Shen Teng propelled to top-grossing actor in China by hit racing-comedy Pegasus 2
Thanks to the tremendous success of racing comedy hit "Pegasus 2," comedian and actor Shen Teng has replaced Wu Jing as the top-grossing actor at China's box office, in terms of the total box office revenue of films in which he played a leading role.
Anne Hathaway recalls having to kiss 10 actors in 'gross' chemistry tests: "Now we know better"
At the start of her career, Anne Hathaway said she didn't want to be labelled "difficult" so she went along with some of the crazy things the Hollywood audition process threw at her.
What 2025 means to the economy
There are just three days left before 2025 is upon us, and it will likely be another year of uncertainties amid intensifying trade protectionism in the West.
Maybank sees 6% to 7% growth in gross loans
After a strong 9.2% loan growth in 2023, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) foresees its gross loans to expand further by 6% to 7% this year.