New Straits Times

The New Straits Times is an English-language newspaper based in Malaysia, known for being the country's oldest continuously published newspaper, originally established as The Straits Times in 1845 and rebranded as the New Straits Times in 1974. It was the sole broadsheet English newspaper in Malaysia until it transitioned to a tabloid format on September 1, 2004, following the trend set by British publications like The Times and The Independent. Since April 18, 2005, it has been published exclusively in tabloid size, marking an end to its 160-year broadsheet legacy. The newspaper is priced at RM1.20 (approximately 36 cents in USD). The New Straits Times is printed by the New Straits Times Press, which previously published the afternoon English newspaper, The Malay Mail, until January 1, 2008, along with various Malay language papers, including the prominent Berita Harian. It is part of the Media Prima group. As of January 1, 2009, Syed Nadzri Syed Harun serves as the Group Editor, with Kamrul Idris Zulkifli as Deputy Group Editor. The Executive Editors at that time were Lee Ah Chai (News) and Chandra Segaran (Production), along with Lim Thow Boon. On November 11, 2011, the newspaper introduced a 3D publication in both its print and online formats. It made headlines on February 21, 2012, by becoming the first newspaper to feature audio content, promoting Dutch Lady's Friso product. This innovative approach continued with AXIATA's page number domination in 2013 and a unique campaign for Wonda Coffee that engaged readers' five senses over five days in January 2014.

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#12797

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#89

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Global universities luring US-bound students amid Trump crackdown | New Straits Times

4 days ago | nst.com.my | Laurie Chen |Larissa Liao |John Geddie

UNIVERSITIES around the world are seeking to offer refuge to students impacted by United States President Donald Trump's crackdown on academic institutions, targeting top talent and a slice of the billions of dollars in academic revenue in the US. Osaka University, one of the top ranked in Japan, is offering tuition fee waivers, research grants and help with travel arrangements to students and researchers at US institutions that want to transfer.
MSB Global posts RM1.51mil net profit, RM13.83mil revenue in Q1

5 days ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: MSB Global Group Bhd's reported a net profit of RM1.51 million in the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025, marking a start in its first reporting period as a listed company. For the quarter under review, the company recorded RM13.83 million revenue and pre-tax profit of RM1.95 million. The company's earnings per share stood at 32 sen, based on the pre-listing share base of 477.00 million shares.
Reach Ten logs RM7.1mil net profit on RM23.1mil revenue in Q1

5 days ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak-based telecommunications service provider Reach Ten Holdings Bhd (Reach Ten) posted a net profit of RM7.1 million on revenue of RM23.1 million for the first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2025. Revenue for the quarter was mainly driven by Reach Ten's satellite-based communication networks and services segment, which contributed 63.2 per cent of total revenue.
LHDN's stamping rule sparks debate [BTTV]

5 days ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board's (LHDN) reported push to enforce the stamping of employment contracts has sparked a wider conversation on the balance between legal compliance and regulatory fairness. While industry experts agree that stamping employment contracts may be a necessary step to align with the Stamp Act 1949, many are calling for the measure to be applied transparently, consistently and with adequate transition measures.
EU hardens tone on Israel | New Straits Times

6 days ago | nst.com.my | Olivier Baube

WITH reports of acute suffering in Gaza flooding the airwaves, European Union leaders have toughened their tone on Israel — but the bloc will need to bridge deep divisions to move from rhetoric to a real-world impact on the conflict. The shift has been most noticeable from key power Germany, one of Israel's staunchest allies in the world, its loyalty rooted in the trauma of the Holocaust.
Pelubang water plant upgrading ahead of schedule

6 days ago | nst.com.my | Ahmad Mukhsein Mukhtar

ALOR STAR: Upgrading work at the Pelubang Water Treatment Plant (WTP) may be completed ahead of schedule, said contractor Bina Darul Aman Bhd (BDB). Its group executive director, Raja Shahreen Raja Othman, said the RM431 million project was 62.5 per cent complete, slightly ahead of the targeted 62.3 per cent, and might be completed ahead of the extension period that was granted.
FGV's Q1 profit misses expectations despite higher FFB output, says HLIB

6 days ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings Bhd's first quarter (Q1) 2025 net profit fell below the analyst's expectation, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB). "The company's Q1 2025 net profit of RM23.3 million fell short of expectations, accounting for only 7.2 per cent and 7.7 per cent of consensus and the firm's full-year estimates, respectively," the bank said.
RHB: MISC poised for FPSO growth, 'Buy' at RM9.70

6 days ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Bhd's outlook remains positive, underpinned by its stable operating cash flows and robust balance sheet that position the group well to capitalise on growth opportunities in the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) market, said RHB Research. The firm said MISc's first quarter (Q1) 2025 core profit of RM667.9 million came broadly within its and consensus expectations, accounting for 29 per cent of full-year estimates.
Hong Leong Bank earnings dip on BOCD drag, says Maybank IB

6 days ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Bank Bhd's nine months of financial year 2025 (9MFY25) results came in below expectations largely on account of lower earnings estimates from Bank of Chengdu (BOCD), according to Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB). Hong Leong Bank's third quarter (Q3) FY25 core net profit of RM1.05 billion took 9MFY25 core net profit to RM3.29 billion.
Genting Q1 profit on track despite one-off charges

6 days ago | nst.com.my | Azanis Shahila Aman

KUALA LUMPUR: Genting Plantations Bhd's core net profit of RM121 million in the first quarter (Q1) 2025 met expectations, accounting for 39 per cent and 38 per cent of CIMB Securities Research's and Bloomberg consensus full-year estimates, respectively. The research house considers this to be in line with expectations, as it expects weaker earnings in the coming quarters for Genting Plantation due to lower crude palm oil (CPO) prices and higher production costs.