2+ week, 1+ hour ago (413+ words) Monday, 17 Nov 2025 Visitors browsing property listings at the carnival. THE highly anticipated November Auction Carnival 2025 is back, featuring nearly 600 properties from both bank foreclosures and Owner Auction listings, offering unbeatable deals and exciting opportunities for homebuyers and investors. The one-day event will take place on Nov 26 at the NCM Co auction hall at Megan Avenue 2 in Kuala Lumpur from 10am to 5pm. Organised by Ng Chan Mau & Co Sdn Bhd and Owner Auction (M) Sdn Bhd, the flagship hybrid carnival continues the legacy of NCM Co's 38 years of auction excellence, bringing together property, art and lifestyle under one roof. Attendees can expect a seamless hybrid auction setup " allowing both on-site and online bidders to participate in real time. Adding to the appeal, bidding deposits start from as low as five per cent for selected bank properties " making it even easier for first-time buyers…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (251+ words) SINGAPORE: Star Media Group (SMG) has bagged two awards for best climate infographics and best cover design at the WAN-IFRA Asian Media Awards 2025, recognising its excellence in visual storytelling. The Star won first prize in the Best Climate Infographics category for The Invasion of Plastics, a detailed look at the microplastics cycle in our environment. It also clinched second place in the Best Cover Design for its Dangerous Drugs in Vape, which is a deep dive into the hazardous world of vape addiction. The prizes were received by The Star executive editor of content design Tung Eng Hwa. Star Media Group chief content officer Datin Paduka Esther Ng said the achievement would inspire The Star's team to keep pushing forward. "I'm incredibly proud of our team. Climate issues have always been an important pillar for us at SMG, and being…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago (317+ words) People walk past a store of Ukraine's telecommunications company Kyivstar, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 12, 2023. REUTERS/Alina Smutko KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's largest mobile operator Kyivstar has become the first in Europe to launch Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite technology in a bid to keep millions connected amid wartime blackouts and disrupted infrastructure, the company said on Monday. Kyivstar is initially offering SMS capabilities via the technology and plans to extend to voice and data next year, under a deal between Elon Musk's Starlink and telecoms group Veon, the owner of Kyivstar. "In Ukraine, staying connected means staying safe," Kyivstar's CEO Oleksandr Komarov said in a statement, adding that the service would enhance network resilience. Kyivstar serves about 22.5 million mobile customers in Ukraine. The service would enable customers to remain connected on regular 4G smartphones during prolonged blackouts, in recently…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago (187+ words) PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Bhd, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a scam Facebook profile misusing The Star's brand identity. It has come to the group's attention that the profile using the handle "Jlopentir" uploaded a fake news video featuring an image of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, with the caption "A Unique Opportunity: Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar launches a platform with Royal approval for a limited number of participants" that misuses The Star's logo. The group wishes to clarify that the video is not affiliated with The Star in any way. The aforementioned Facebook post, as well as similar iterations and others like it, is not run by The Star. Please do not interact with these articles, social media pages or suspicious ads seen on social media. The Star " which Reuters…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (185+ words) JOHOR BARU: The Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia has made its way south to Johor, offering attractive travel packages and unique experiences for holidaymakers. Head to level seven of the Paradigm Mall Convention Centre here from Friday to Sunday (Nov 7 to 9) to explore about 70 booths by travel agencies, hotels, resorts, theme parks, tourist attractions, homestay operators, as well as local craft and food product vendors. Co-organised by Tourism Malaysia and Star Media Group, the carnival's Johor event is the fifth stop following successful editions in Pahang, Selangor, Sarawak and Penang. The carnival aims to promote Malaysia's diverse destinations and cultural experiences. ALSO READ: Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia returns to Johor with exciting midnight sale Visitors can look forward to fun community activities, food sampling sessions featuring varieties of sambal, durian ice cream and kek lapis, as well as lucky draws and…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (368+ words) Reach Ten Holdings Bhd managing director Leo Chin KUALA LUMPUR: Reach Ten Holdings Bhd has expanded its service portfolio with the deployment of Starlink connectivity across the maritime and oil and gas sector, cellular tower infrastructure and underserved schools. The move marks a significant milestone in extending high-speed internet access to areas where fibre networks remain limited or unavailable. In a statement, the Sarawak-based telecommunications provider said it has begun supplying Starlink services to 10 vessels and offshore platforms, delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband to enhance operations and crew welfare. In the education sector, Reach Ten has deployed Starlink to 337 schools in Sarawak and 12 in Sabah, supplementing the 208 Sarawak schools already supported via 4G. The initiative aims to improve access to online learning and digital tools in remote communities. Managing director Leo Chin said the deployments represented a major step forward in closing…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (357+ words) Friday, 07 Nov 2025 A train of Starlink communications satellites forms a single file of lights crossing the night sky, at Cape Matxitxako, Bermeo, Spain February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Vincent West (Reuters) -Elon Musk's Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, secured its largest direct-to-cell deal yet with telecoms group Veon, granting access to over 150 million potential customers, both companies said on Thursday, as competition in satellite-to-smartphone connectivity intensifies. Direct-to-cell technology allows smartphones to connect to satellite networks in space that beam telephone signals back to Earth. The market has gained momentum with significant investment aimed at closing coverage gaps in remote areas. The deal will enable Veon to integrate Starlink's service into its networks, starting with operators Beeline in Kazakhstan and Kyivstar in Ukraine. Veon also operates in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan. Kyivstarwill launch the service in the fourth quarter of 2025, with Beeline following in…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (91+ words) (Reuters) -South African mobile telecoms operator Vodacom Group said on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet for businesses across Africa. Read full story South Africa's Vodacom inks internet deal with Starlink Wednesday, 12 Nov 2025 (Reuters) -South African mobile telecoms operator Vodacom Group said on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Starlink to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet for businesses across Africa. (Reporting by Pushkala Aripaka in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) Monday, 10 Nov 2025 A passenger of Rapid Penang on demand van service from pick up point at George Town to any of the drop off point. ( May 05, 2025 ) " LIM BENG TATT/The Star GEORGE TOWN: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), the operator of Rapid Penang On-Demand, will introduce a new booking app called Rapid On-Demand'starting Nov 15,'replacing the current'Kummute'app. In a statement on Monday (Nov 10), Rapid Bus said the new app will make it easier and faster for users to book rides across all Rapid Penang On-Demand service zones. Its acting chief executive officer, Ku Jamil Zakaria, said the transition is part of Rapid Bus'effort to standardise'its booking platforms in Penang and the Klang Valley. He said the new app offers a more user-friendly interface with improved features such as setting pick-up locations, real-time vehicle tracking, and live booking updates for…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago (461+ words) KOTA KINABALU: The new leadership of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) must carry out their duties responsibly and make the organisation a more sustainable self-regulatory body for the media industry, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. The Communications Minister expressed confidence that if the MMC consolidates all views and channels them to the government, it will help ensure Malaysia's media industry becomes freer and more professional. He also expressed gratitude that, after more than five decades, the MMC has finally been established, with its first annual general meeting held on Friday (Nov 7). "So today, not only has the Malaysian Media Council Act 2025 been passed and come into force, but the team forming the first council has also been elected. I hope they will perform their duties well. Do your duty without fear or favour. "We will ensure that the media in Malaysia becomes…...