Rosmah seeks to recuse judge from hearing 1MDB's luxury goods lawsuit against her
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has filed an application for High Court judge Adlin Abdul Majid to recuse himself from presiding over the US$346 million civil suit filed by 1MDB
Wed Jun 26 2024
Housewife faces two counts of cheating in luxury goods fraud
Kee Cel Ghen pleaded not guilty to the luxury designer goods fraud totalling RM1,267,810, which included Hermes handbags and Chanel shoes.
Tue Jan 23 2024
SST increased to 8 pct, capital tax at 10 pct and luxury goods introduced
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said tax collected by the govt is one of the lowest in ASEAN at 11.8 pct of GDP compared to Singapore and Thailand.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the implementation of the tax can potentially discourage foreign tourists who prefer to shop from coming to the country.
Tue Mar 07 2023
In South Korea, K-pop fans crave luxury goods to dress like their idols
From Givenchy to Saint Laurent, luxury labels are snapping up the services of these South Korean pop stars to boost their sales, and reach out to a younger audience devoted to these idols.
Sat Feb 11 2023
Malaysia court dismisses govt bid to forfeit millions in assets linked to ex-PM Najib
The High Court dismisses the govt's bid to forfeit more than 2,000 pieces of luxury goods which will now be returned to Najib and his family.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Ferraris for the people: luxury goods now sold in fractions
Fractional ownership is still an experimental market, where price risks are very real.
Sun May 16 2021
LVMH and Tiffany agree on lower price for $16 billion takeover
The new takeover price was set at $131.5 a share from $135 in the original deal.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Tiffany-LVMH deal clears regulatory hurdles with EU nod
Tiffany & Co has received all regulatory approvals needed for the completion of its $16 billion acquisition by the French luxury goods group.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Najib, Rosmah allowed to inspect seized luxury goods after July 21
High Court Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin allowed the prosecution's application to view the items after July 21 two days before Najibs birthday.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Luxury shoppers crowd London for Brexit bargains
London's tourism agency says sales of goods eligible for sales-tax exemption have gone up by a third since the Brexit vote in June, which sent the pound sterling plunging against the euro and dollar.
Wed Nov 30 2016
LVMH still 'old school' despite Apple hire
Luxury goods group LVMH poached Ian Rogers from Apple exactly one year ago.
Sun Sep 18 2016
Luxury brands struggle to attract Internet generation
Young, sceptical consumers are forcing luxury brands to rethink strategies.
Sun May 29 2016
That Chanel bag on your Instagram feed may not be a Chanel bag
A new study, "Social Media and Luxury Goods Counterfeit," reveals that around a fifth of all items tagged as luxury goods on Instagram are actually fakes.
Fri May 27 2016
GST: Luxury goods hold its own
How will one go through life after April 1? Will one cut back on expensive splurges? Will one live a rather austere existence without the familiar luxury necessities?
Sat Mar 21 2015
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024