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Pandai’s vision for smarter learning

In most of Asia, examinations play a vital and consequential role in education systems. Here, strong academic results often open doors to scholarships, higher education and better career opportunities.

Insight

Chinese car brands rev up competition

Chinese car manufacturers are rapidly expanding globally, making Malaysia's automotive market highly competitive and a buyer's haven.

Nation

Zafrul heads list of 1,530 Penang award recipients

GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of 1,530 recipients of this year's state awards and honours in conjunction with the 84th birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib.

Sabah & Sarawak

Timber worth RM1.1mil seized in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Timber worth RM1.1mil was seized en route to a wood factory in Ranau.

Sports Box

Uphill task to make podium but newcomers dive in with high hopes at worlds

THE likes of Pandelela Rinong, Bryan Nickson Lomas and Cheong Jun Hoong have all made their mark in previous diving events at the World Aquatics Championships.

Bowling

Naqiuddin’s rise gives national bowling team much-needed depth

PETALING JAYA: National bowler Izz Naqiuddin Putera Islahuddin's success in the Thailand Open signals a bright future for Malaysian bowling.

Tennis

Davis Cup exploits bode well for tennis team at SEA Games

PETALING JAYA: The national men's tennis team's recent performance indicates that they could be strong contenders at the Thailand SEA Games in December.

Short Position

A new flow in state water management

The decision to embark on a public-private partnership for a water project in Perak is notable.

Short Position

Acquiring loss-making firms: Gamble or win? 

The chase for loss-making companies continues, with Globetronics Technology Bhd acquiring loss-making Mpire Global Bhd.

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Coffe oasis at home

Malaysia's coffee industry has been on a caffeine-fuelled kick in recent years. Thanks to a proliferation of competition between local and international coffee chains, alongside rising demand for artisanal, specialty brews, consumers are increasingly spoilt for options when it comes to getting their daily cuppa.

Insight

Raising the bar on governance & sustainability

The Institutional Investors Council Malaysia (IIC) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

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The ‘beating heart’ of sensor tech 

In an age of intelligent machines, sensors have become the invisible organs of modern technology, giving devices the power to see, hear, feel and respond.

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Tariff deadline looms

More and more countries close to Malaysia seem to be striking their own tariff deals with US President Donald Trump.

Badminton

Stern China test awaits Pearly-Thinaah in semis, Aaron-Wooi Yik brace for Indian pair

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's fine form this year will be put to the test when they face home pair Jia Yifan-Zhang Shuxian in the China Open semi-finals today.

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Graft probe tarnishes Milan’s golden property market

For the past decade Milan has been in the grip of an extraordinary property boom.

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Long-short model pays off for India

Sell-side analysts appear to have emerged as a more valuable resource for investors in India than in any other major market. To some observers, structural idiosyncrasies in the nation's US$5.4 trillion stock market are giving skilled stock-pickers an edge.

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Tariff uncertainty weighs on KLCI outlook

Malaysian equities are experiencing volatility in the second half of 2025 (2H25), influenced by global trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. However, analysts maintain a positive outlook.

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MALAYSIA’S NEXT SCRABBLE MOVE

For a country to flourish and succeed, it should be able to achieve sustained economic growth. It must move beyond basic production and begin creating more complex, high-value products.

Insight

Banks adapt to new realities

It used to be a dream for many young people. Becoming an investment banker meant stepping into an exciting world of deal-making, presumably with fine dining and wining in the finest establishments. Huge bonuses were a regular part of the package.

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Potential winners if project comes through

Analysts share the sentiment of Klang Valley city dwellers in hoping for the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project to proceed but remain cautious about its execution.