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Fried chicken battle sizzles
If there’s one food that Malaysians have had a longstanding love affair with, it’s fried chicken. From local iterations like ayam goreng berempah to international chains, few culinary categories have been able Read full story Date: April 5, 2025 6:01 am Source: thestar.com.my
Ski resort glides with tech help
A Skier since age four, Thomas Brennick now enjoys regular trips to New Hampshire’s Black Mountain with his two grandchildren. Read full story Date: April 5, 2025 6:01 am Source: thestar.com.my
Stocks plunge again after Trump tariff rout as China strikes back
LONDON: Global stocks tumbled for a second day on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plans sowed fears about a global recession, with the sell-off deepening after China said it would impose additional levies of 34% on American goods. Read full story Date: April 5, 2025 12:01 am Source: thestar.com.my
Tan Yu Yeh steps down as MR D.I.Y. executive vice chairman, assumes advisor role
KUALA LUMPUR: Mr D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd announced that its founder and executive vice chairman, Tan Yu Yeh, has resigned, effective April 17, 2025. Read full story Date: April 4, 2025 9:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
EXSIM Hospitality wins RM1.13mil design and build contract
KUALA LUMPUR: EXSIM Hospitality Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, EXSIM Concepto Sdn Bhd (ECSB), has accepted a RM1.13mil work order from EXSIM Kebun Teh Sdn Bhd (EKTSB) for the design and build of Lumba Kuda Level 1. Read full story Date: April 4, 2025 9:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Radium Development to venture into healthcare with new hospital project in Melaka
PETALING JAYA: Radium Development Bhd is venturing into the healthcare sector via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Radium Healthcare Sdn Bhd which owns A Famosa Specialist Hospital (Malacca) Sdn Bhd. Read full story Date: April 4, 2025 9:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Ringgit ends firmer vs US dollar amidst uncertainties over tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended the week on a firmer footing against the US dollar amidst uncertainties over the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) administration, said an analyst. Read full story Date: April 4, 2025 9:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Lianson Fleet to sell Icon Azra vessel for US$6.9mil as part of fleet upgrade
KUALA LUMPUR: Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (LFG) has proposed to dispose of Icon Azra (vessel) to P&O Maritime Offshore AHTSV FZE for US$6.9mil (RM30.73mil) cash. Read full story Date: April 4, 2025 9:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
OCBC Bank offers loan relief to customers affected by Putra Heights fire
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd, along with its Islamic banking arm OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd, is urging customers impacted by the recent fire at Putra Heights to contact the bank for possible relief or restructuring of their loans and financing schemes. Read full story Date: April 4, 2025 6:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Malaysia Smelting warns of disrupted tin output after Putra Heights gas blast
Malaysia Smelting Corp., one of the world’s biggest tin producers, has reported disruptions to deliveries from its Port Klang smelter after a pipeline explosion interrupted gas supply, exacerbating pressure on a market already grappling with global output upheaval. Read full story Date: April 4, 2025 6:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my