17+ min ago (267+ words) Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI edged slightly higher in a sideways trading channel despite a strong overnight rally on Wall Street that reinvigorated the risk appetite for equities. At 9am, the local benchmark index was up 0.76 points to 1,619.54, hugging closely to the 50-day simple moving average. The ongoing corporate earnings season, which has entered into final week, has yet to produce a spark to ignite interest on the domestic scene." While expectations of a December US rate cut have been revived by dovish comments from policymakers - triggering a resurgence of interest in equities -" Bursa Malaysia remained in a more cautious mood. However, Rakuten Trade noted the late buying in banks and telcos yesterday, coupled with an increase in market trading value to RM5.2bil, reflecting a return in investor interest in the local market. "We expect buying on blue chips to…...

17+ min ago (257+ words) Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has activated contingency plans to support Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates who were affected by the floods, said Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad. He said 259 candidates had been affected by floods as of 5pm Sunday (Nov 23), but all were either relocated to safer accommodations or assisted by government agencies to reach their exam centres. He said the Education Ministry began flood-risk mapping as early as September, identifying students living in flood-prone areas or near rivers. "We already know how many students will be affected if flooding occurs, so we took action early. "All 16 state education departments have also informed me as of 6.30am that the SPM written exams are proceeding as planned," he said during a visit to SMK Putrajaya Presint 11(1) on Tuesday (Nov 25). ALSO READ:Perak records highest number of SPM candidates affected by…...

25+ min ago (104+ words) Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 NIBONG TEBAL: The first day of written examinations for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 started smoothly on Tuesday (Nov 25). Penang state education director Mohamad Dziauddin Mat Saad said a total of 20,060 SPM candidates are sitting for the exams at 156 designated examination centres in the state. "A total of 1,973 exam invigilators have been appointed to ensure that the exams are conducted properly," he said during a press conference at SMK Jawi. Earlier, Mohammad Dziauddin spent about 30 minutes welcoming candidates at the school. He took the opportunity to wish good luck to the candidates....

33+ min ago (125+ words) A total of 58 early voting centres opened simultaneously at 8am on Tuesday for the 17th Sabah state election (PRN17), enabling 24,426 military and police personnel, together with their spouses, to cast their ballots. Read full story Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 A total of 58 early voting centres opened simultaneously at 8am on Tuesday for the 17th Sabah state election (PRN17), enabling 24,426 military and police personnel, together with their spouses, to cast their ballots. Voters waiting to cast their vote at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi. -Bernamapic Voters queue at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi. -Bernamapic Votes waiting in line at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi. -Bernamapic Election Commission officers preparing for the early voting at Sekolah Agama Kem Lok Kawi.-Bernamapic...

33+ min ago (426+ words) A woman walks past the logo of French media group Vivendi in front the entertainment-to-telecoms conglomerate headquarters in Paris, France, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier (Reuters) -France's highest civil court heard arguments on Tuesday in a legal dispute that could require the billionaire Bollor" family to buy out minority shareholders of Vivendi for several billions of euros. Vivendi's lawyer Alain Benabent argued that the appeals court had "exceeded its powers", while Bollor"'s lawyer argued that it had wrongly broadened the interpretation of control beyond majority voting rights, urging the Cour de Cassation to adhere to a narrower reading of French corporate law. "The Bollor" group does not control Vivendi" he stated, downplaying the personal influence of Vincent Bollor". Although Bollor" SE directly owns only 29.9% of Vivendi, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled in April 2025 that the family exercised effective control…...

37+ min ago (149+ words) BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European digital rule-book is not up for negotiation, European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera said in response to comments made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Read full story European digital rule-book not up for negotiation, says EU's Ribera Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 Teresa Ribera, the European Union's competition commissioner, speaks during an interview with Reuters in London, Britain, February 17, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European digital rule-book is not up for negotiation, European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera said in response to comments made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Lutnick on Monday said that the European Union should make its regulation of the tech sector more "balanced" in exchange for a reduction of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the bloc. (Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Yun Chee Foo, Editing by Kirsten Donovan)...

47+ min ago (284+ words) Hong Kong actor Simon Yam recently experienced a moment most celebrities would find awkward " stumbling and falling as he made his way down the carpet. On Nov 22, the 70-year-old attended a fashion show in Hong Kong with his wife, supermodel'Qiqi. Fortunately, he reacted quickly, using his hands to brace himself and rolling over before steadying on one knee. His swift reflexes left everyone present amazed. Following the fall, Yam showed no hint of embarrassment, remaining composed as he laughed and chatted with reporters. "Now that was a perfect fashion show!"'he joked. While the sequins on his sleeve had come loose when he tumbled, the movie star said he wasn't fazed at all: "I can fix it myself. I grew up poor, so I had to sew everything myself back then." Yam then quipped: "I have a special affection for…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (338+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is reviewing its Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) framework as part of efforts to reinforce and enhance the sustainability of its long-term investment portfolio. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the new framework is currently being assessed by the Finance Ministry for final approval before full implementation. "Several measures are being undertaken by LTAT, including reducing exposure to strategic assets, restructuring subsidiaries with high debt, and strengthening operating performance across its companies," he told the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (Nov 25). "This is why LTAT initiated Project Earth, which enhances Boustead Holdings Berhad's (LTAT's wholly owned investment arm) restructuring plan. "The plan was approved by LTAT on Aug 9 last year and presented to the Cabinet on Dec 13 as part of efforts to streamline group assets for better efficiency and long-term returns." Datuk…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (328+ words) MClean Technologies executive chairman and executive director Datuk Dr Terence Tea Yeok Kian KUALA LUMPUR: MClean Technologies Bhd continues to see stable performance, supported by sustained demand from the hard disk drive (HDD) and consumer electronics sectors. It said these segments remain buoyed by ongoing digitalisation, rising storage needs and growing data centre investments. The precision cleaning and surface treatment solutions provider added that its expertise in precision cleaning and surface treatment continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner within these critical technology supply chains. In the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q25), MClean's net profit surged 168% to RM3.04mil, or 1.24 sen per share, bringing its cumulative profit for the period almost fourfold higher to RM8.93mil, or 3.63 sen per share. The improvement was supported by better cost of sales management, stronger margins and stable administrative expenses. Quarterly revenue rose 5.25% to RM17.1mil, while revenue for…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (320+ words) Tuesday, 25 Nov 2025 ( September 11, 2024 ) " LIM BENG TATT/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: After the excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) was raised to 90 sen per litre, the government collected RM73.81mil from the tax between January and November 2025, says the Finance Ministry. The ministry said the SSB duty was first imposed on July 1, 2019, at 40 sen per litre based on set sugar content thresholds. The rate was later increased to 50 sen per litre from Jan 1, 2024, and again to 90 sen per litre from Jan 1, 2025. It said the higher rate was among measures introduced to curb the consumption of high-sugar drinks among Malaysians and to support the Health Ministry's War on Sugar campaign. From July 1, 2019, to Dec 31, 2024, the SSB duty brought in RM447.54mil. With the RM73.81mil collected between January and November this year, total revenue from the tax now stands at RM521.35mil. All collections have been credited to the Federal…...