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SFP Tech seeks to mend itself
After what seems to be a turbulent start to the year, marked by a sharp decline in its market value and its first-ever quarterly loss, SFP Tech Holdings Bhd is working to regain its footing. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/31/sfp-tech-seeks-to-mend-itself
Is Mr DIY growing too fast?
It took MR DIY Group (M) Bhd, which sells everything from screwdrivers to biscuits, nearly 19 years to open its 500th store in 2019. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/31/is-mr-diy-growing-too-fast
Westports, MISC caught in US fee storm
The world is experiencing increased barriers to open trade at a pace that hasn’t been seen in decades, since US president Donald Trump came to power. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/31/westports-misc-caught-in-us-fee-storm
Surge in self-declared bankruptcies worrying, says Insolvency DG
PUTRAJAYA: The rising trend of people declaring themselves bankrupt is a concern as it shows many are struggling with severe financial difficulties, says the Insolvency Department director-general Datuk M. Bakri Abd Majid. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/03/30/surge-in-self-declared-bankruptcies-worrying-says-insolvency-dg
U Mobile gets MCMC letter of award for 5G network
KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile Sdn Bhd has received the official letter of award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for its deployment of Malaysia’s newest 5G network. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/30/u-mobile-gets-mcmc-letter-of-award-for-5g-network
Loan reapplication and rejections
Some of the worst experiences in life are emotional pain, betrayal and loan rejections. While all three cause stress, loan rejection is one of the worst, especially when it is tied to something critical like buying a home. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/30/loan-reapplication-and-rejections
Rising rentals adding pressure to young tenants
Malaysia’s rental market has reached a five-year high, driven by post-pandemic economic recovery, increased demand for rental properties and a surge in living costs. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/30/rising-rentals-adding-pressure-to-young-tenants
Limitations to SMA 2013
This concludes the final article in the eight-part series discussing possible amendments to the Strata Management Act (SMA) 2013 and its regulations. Read full story Author: Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/03/30/limitations-to-sma-2013