BY SHAN SAEED KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — During my visit to Indonesia in April 2026, one observation became increasingly clear: the future prosperity of nations will be determined not merely by their natural resources, industrial capacity, or technological prowess, but by how effectively they develop and deploy their human capital—particularly that of women. Across the…
The Miss Universe Organization has suspended Nawat Itsaragrisil from the 74th Miss Universe competition after he criticized Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, during a livestream. His comments led to backlash and contestant walkouts. Both Nawat and Bosch advocated for respect and dignity among participants, emphasizing professionalism ahead of the finals on November 21.
Economist Alicia García-Herrero says Trump’s attendance at the 47th ASEAN Summit gave Malaysia a rare advantage, but the challenge lies in turning symbolic diplomacy into real economic gains. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur underscored the shifting dynamics of U.S.–China rivalry in Southeast…
EBITDA quadruples; Group returns to operating profit as both core segments post double-digit growth By Phubieyas Ahmad PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 – Sedania Innovator Bhd (SEDANIA) has kicked off its financial year with a sharp acceleration in performance, registering a 41% year-on-year leap in revenue for the first quarter ended 30 September 2025 (1QFY26). The…
SIRIM Berhad and ELMU signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance Malaysia’s policy execution, branding, and innovation capabilities. The partnership, led by Datuk Dr Ahmad Sabirin Arshad and Professor Datuk Dr Kassim Noor Mohamed, aims to co-develop training programs, certifications, and drive research in areas including AI and ESG practices.
