Metro News

Building the base for a love of learning

SJKC Pandan pupils now have a vibrant new space to read, learn and grow, thanks to the successful upgrading of Pondok Kasih, a reading corner at the Johor Baru school.

Nation

Only six specialists for nine million kids

PETALING JAYA: Nine million children with only six specialists in the country – this is the sad reality of paediatric palliative care (PPC) in the country.

Star Biz7

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.

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

Tariff deadline looms

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

Badminton

Junior shuttlers end up empty-handed at Asian Championships

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia endured a disappointing campaign in the Asian Junior Championships after the shuttlers failed to win any medals.

Insight

Can Malaysia secure a deal?

As we are just days away from Aug 1, 2025, the effective date when Malaysian exports to the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff rate, it is still a guessing game as to how negotiations between Malaysia and the United States will unfold and whether we will get a better deal or maintain the status quo.

Insight

Raising the bar on governance & sustainability

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

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.

Insight

A beacon of light in Malaysia’s healthcare

THE Malaysian healthcare sector is riddled with challenges. While some underlying issues have existed long before the pandemic, Covid-19 brought the complexities of the healthcare sector to the forefront.

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.

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.

Star Biz7

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.

Star Biz7

MRT3 — a costly necessity?

Malaysia is at a crossroads with the Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3), also known as MRT Circle Line project, a massive infrastructure initiative that has sparked intense fiscal debate.

Star Biz7

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.

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.

Star Biz7

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.

Star Biz7

Graft probe tarnishes Milan’s golden property market

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

Star Biz7

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.