Indonesian Military Law revision crosses democratic red line
JAKARTA: Lawmakers rushed to cross a democratic "red line" this week by insisting on revising the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law, critics contend, despite attempts to appease public fears of the return to an authoritarian past.
New access road to be built in Taman Kinrara
Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has confirmed that a new access road will be built for residents in Taman Kinrara, Section 5 of Puchong in Selangor.
Asean, South Korea advance partnership with new five-year framework
JAKARTA: Asean and South Korea are set to deepen their partnership with a new Plan of Action (POA) aimed at advancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) over the next five years (2026-2030).
Dialog eyes recovery amid EPCC writebacks potential
Dialog Group Bhd's headline numbers could be boosted by writebacks after making provisions for its engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) segment.
New regulation for unmanned aircraft systems
PUTRAJAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will release a new Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations by the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.
Music CMOs raise concerns over new copyright guidelines
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's collective management organisations (CMOs) for the music industry have expressed concerns about the recently published Guidelines of Copyright (Collective Management Organisations) 2025 (CMO Guidelines) by the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).
Construction of Proton's EV plant in Tanjung Malim underway
KUALA LUMPUR: Construction of Proton's RM82mil electric vehicle (EV) production plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak, has commenced and is targeted for completion by the year-end, the automaker said in a statement today.
Firm rolls out fleet of 75 lorries, new image
KDEB Waste Management (KDEB) has unveiled its new corporate image in line with Selangor’s trajectory.
Big Tech’s data center boom poses new risk to US grid operators
BOSTON (Reuters) -Data Center Alley, a 30-square-mile stretch outside Washington D.C. and home to more than 200 data centers, consumes roughly the same electricity as Boston. So power company officials were alarmed when a big chunk of those centers - 60 of them - suddenly dropped off the grid one day last summer and switched to on-site generators.
Investors dump stocks as Prabowo flexes muscles
Jakarta: An unprecedented accumulation of power in Indonesia's corporate landscape is fuelling investor concern about political influence and transparency in South-East Asia's biggest equity market.
Tan Chong to do an about-turn
Analysts are turning cautious on Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd's prospects, given the group's subdued results for the financial year 2024 (FY24) dragged by a weak sales volume and margins.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (Dec 22, 2024)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Sunday (Dec 22, 2024).
Maybank unveils new management lineup
Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has announced several new appointments to its top management lineup to drive business growth and unlock its full potential.
Perak Transit explores new growth avenues
KUALA LUMPUR: Perak Transit Bhd is actively pursuing new third-party terminal management services to grow its asset-light business, as demonstrated by its collaborations to operate Terminal Sentral Kuantan in Pahang and Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana in Kedah.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Dec 3, 2024)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Tuesday (Dec 3, 2024)
Riding wave of maritime innovation
THE development of the oldest port in the country in Penang has been a catalyst for economic growth and continues to play a significant role every year.
MNH to gain from rising power demand
PETALING JAYA: MN Holdings Bhd (MNH) has an order book of about RM723mil, representing 2.8 times financial year 2024 (FY24) revenue cover that will keep the company busy over the next two years.
PCG expands its plastic waste management initiative Be Green to Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) expands Be Green, its flagship social impact programme, internationally for the first time starting with Indonesia to purposefully deliver greater value in countries where it is present.
Areca Capital unveils innovative private trust services and new logo
Areca Capital Sdn Bhd is determined to provide its clients innovative financial solutions to assist them in reaching their financial goals.
Dr Anesee Ibrahim clocks in as new Higher Education Ministry sec-gen
PUTRAJAYA: The new Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim has reported for duty on Monday (March 10).
