KUALA LUMPUR: Cautious trading is set to continue on Bursa Malaysia this week, driven by the bearish outlook on the global economy amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd equity research vice-president Thong Pak Leng said despite Hong Kong’s Hang Seng continuing its upward trend, supported by optimism surrounding China’s ongoing...
GEORGE TOWN: High-end property prices in Penang rose by 7% to 10% in 2024 from a year ago, reflecting the steady demand among locals and foreigners. One Asia Property Consultants (Pg) Sdn Bhd executive director Chandra Mohan Krishnan said prices had increased in Bayan Baru, Pulau Tikus and Seri Tanjung Pinang as buyers went for properties...
ALOR SETAR: Comprehensive health and hygiene measures are being introduced at all active temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kedah to prevent the spread of any contagious diseases among flood evacuees. State health committee chairman Mansor Zakaria said this is to protect and safeguard the affected communities and curb any outbreak of diseases such as cholera. He said...
Hong Kong actor Samuel Kwok Fung was recently seen shopping at the The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur. On Wednesday (Oct 2), a smartphone brand announced on its official Xiaohongshu page that Kwok had visited its outlet at the mall. The post included three photos of the 72-year-old, attired in a black tee and matching black shorts,...
IN THE world of quirky health advice, some claims border on the absurd, but occasionally, there's truth to them. If you've ever wondered whether munching on an abundance of carrots could tint your skin, you're not alone. Could this seemingly bizarre effect of turning orange be more fact than fiction? VERDICT: TRUE It sounds like a myth, but your skin...
PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah have scored few milestones under coach Hoon Thien How but they know it is time to move on. The world No. 5 Pearly-Thinaah will be competing in the back-to-back Europe tournaments – the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland starting tomorrow and the Denmark Open in Odense from Oct 15-20 without...
FAIRVIEW Mansion is an ageing apartment complex on Jalan Bukit Desa in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur. Built in 1979, the six-storey building, equipped with a lift, has only 30 units, all of which overlook a courtyard. Although most of the current owners are second- or third-time buyers, they are unable to undertake significant refurbishments due to the...
JOHOR BARU: The number of Singaporeans visiting Johor has seen a gradual improvement since the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) on Oct 1, according to business groups. Johor Baru Business and Hawker Association president Roland Lim said there had been a day-by-day increase in the number of Singaporean visitors but the crowd was not...
PETALING JAYA: Various parts of Malaysia are expected to see above average rainfall of between 20% and 40% for the next six months. It said there is a 71% chance for La Nina to form between October and November this year, which usually brings about wetter weather conditions. Based on MetMalaysia’s weather outlook from October to March...
VIENTIANE: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz have arrived in Vientiane to attend the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits. Both ministers arrived on Sunday (Oct 6) at Wattay International Airport at 7.45 pm local time (8.45 pm Malaysian time). The summits will...
