1+ mon, 2+ week ago (165+ words) PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a site misusing The Star's brand identity. It has come to the group's attention that a fake news article supposedly about celebrity Jaclyn Victor on the site titled "Style icon Jaclyn Victor in trouble again - what did she do this time", misuses The Star's logo. The group wishes to clarify that the article is not affiliated with The Star in any way. The aforementioned article, 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 named one of the most trusted sources of news in Malaysia " publishes on its official website thestar.com.my. Should you come…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a Facebook misusing The Star's brand identity. It has come to the group's attention that a Facebook page called "Thestarvip Club", which has about 4 followers at present, misuses The Star's logo. The page has run multiple misleading ads on Meta, as viewed via the Ad Library, luring people with the promise of being able to "receive an exclusive stock package to boost your investment journey'. It also dangles the prospect of free membership to "The Star 54th Anniversary Membership Club', which does not exist. The group wishes to clarify that the fake "Thestarvip Club" Facebook page is not affiliated with The Star's official social media platforms in any way. The aforementioned advertisement, as well as similar iterations by the bogus page and others like…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (174+ words) Tuesday, 12 Aug 2025 PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Bhd, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a scam site misusing The Star's brand identity. It has come to the group's attention that a fraudulent site is impersonating The Star with a knock-off article. A fake article headlined "EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR MALAYSIANS FROM PETRONAS" and featuring a doctored image of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, was sighted recently. The Star is not associated with the doctored site, nor the sham report, in any way or form. It is believed that the perpetrators are running clickbait ads on social media to lure people into accessing the lookalike site and scam article. If you come across such suspicious ads impersonating The Star or any other brands, please report the post to the platform you viewed it on. This…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago (202+ words) PETALING JAYA: Not even The Star, which frequently highlights scam cases and victims, was spared from being targeted by scammers to trick victims. There had been several instances of fraudsters creating fake news articles which contained The Star's letterhead and logo. However, such sites would use dubious website links and not the official URL. Some of the more notable ones included fake articles about Malaysia's renowned singer Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin. The false write-up, which includes a made-up exchange between Siti Nurhaliza and a host named "Uthaya Raaga, ends with the promotion of a fraudulent investment scheme that asks for a minimum deposit of RM1,100 to "start the programme. On Aug 17 last year, The Star issued a story on the matter following the spread of the fake site. Another bogus article had promoted an illicit get-rich-quick investment scheme, with false…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (437+ words) Friday, 22 Aug 2025 Hail Idrus (left) with his parents and brother. Earlier this year, Malaysians were introduced to a quiet little boy from Kuching, Sarawak. A toddler with big eyes and a gentle smile, two-year-old Hail Idrus Arman had been living in a silent world since birth. But thanks to the generosity of Malaysians, he underwent a bilateral cochlear implant surgery in May at Borneo Medical Centre in Kuching. Just a week later, Hail Idrus turned his head towards his mother when she called his name. It was a moment his parents had long dreamed of. "It happened during one of my conversations with him. "He naturally turned his head when I called his name," Missie Bolie recalled, her voice full of emotion. "After months of silence, seeing him respond and hear us now is both beautiful and overwhelming," she added....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (197+ words) PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a phishing email misusing The Star's brand identity. It has come to the group's attention that phishing emails impersonating The Star have been sent out to various groups and companies. It also urges users to take immediate steps by clicking on links in the email. The Star does not send out such emails. "Fraudulent emails impersonating our company are used for phishing attacks and to trick recipients into downloading malicious software," said Star Media Group senior general manager of technology Kevin Seng. "If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Star, please verify directly with us through our official channels before taking any action. We urge recipients to ignore these fraudulent emails and report them to the appropriate authorities," he continued....

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (95+ words) Mega First Corp Bhd is one of the few unique companies listed on Bursa Malaysia by virtue of its sprawling business. Read full story Monday, 12 May 2025 Yeow: The group was recently shortlisted as a pre-qualifying developer for BESS in Malaysia. Mega First Corp Bhd is one of the few unique companies listed on Bursa Malaysia by virtue of its sprawling business. The conglomerate made a name for itself by building a massive hydropower plant in Laos " a risky move many foreign investors avoid " and has been enjoying the financial rewards for years....

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (114+ words) The Shell Malaysia Scholarship Programme 2025 is now open to students keen on pursuing higher education in the following fields: Read full story Sunday, 11 May 2025 Shell Malaysia Scholarship Application deadline: May 18 > The Shell Malaysia Scholarship Programme 2025 is now open to students keen on pursuing higher education in the following fields: - Commercial: business and management, digital marketing > The scholarship covers direct study-related expenses, including tuition fees, living expenses, books, and other allowances, subject to the candidate's academic performance. > Scholars will receive mentoring and internship opportunities. After graduation, they may begin a career in fields such as engineering, geosciences or commercial disciplines within the company's operations....

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (211+ words) PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a site misusing The Star's brand identity. Read full story Beware fake news about King on site impersonating The Star Monday, 13 Jan 2025 PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group Berhad, which publishes The Star print products and online portal, refers to a site misusing The Star's brand identity. It has come to the Group's attention that a fraudulent site is impersonating The Star with a fake article. The fake article carries the headline "Sultan Ibrahim didn't realize the microphone was on. We said goodbye to him forever". Star Media Group wishes to clarify that the aforementioned social media page and any site linked to it is not affiliated with The Star's official social media platforms or web presence in any way. Please do not interact…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (46+ words) Sunday, 20 Jul 2025 Gene Navarra Gesite Jr. Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC), Philippines Gesite is an international affairs professional with over eight years of experience in policy analysis, project development and management, research, and international relations. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids...