Sarawak Becomes Largest Shareholder In Affin Bank With 31.25 Pct Stake

The Sarawak state government, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, SG Assetfin Holdings Sdn Bhd, has finalised the share purchase agreement (SPA) of Affin Bank shares from Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) and Boustead Holdings Bhd.

Consequentl…

Former Angry Bird Developer Wants To Boost Malaysia’s Education And Entertainment Sector

Former developer of Angry Birds online gaming franchise Peter Vesterbacka sees potential in the education and entertainment industries in Malaysia.

The Finnish entrepreneur said there is room for start-up entrepreneurship to grow in Malaysia and he …

Labuan To Embrace Vertical Farming To Boost Agro Sector, Food Security – KPKM

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is calling for Labuan to adopt vertical farming as a strategy to bolster its agricultural sector and address the ongoing food supply shortage.

Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the island’s …

BNM Seeks Feedback On Three-year Roadmap For Full Transition To MYOR/MYOR-i

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is seeking feedback on a proposed three-year roadmap for the full transition to Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR) and Malaysia Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) alongside the cessation of the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate …

Bernama’s Chairman Appointed To Two CMI Positions

Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, chairman of the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) and advisor of Star Media Group, has been named as a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) regional board member for Malaysia.

In a statement today, CMI said Wong has …

MIBS 2024 Targets Transactions Worth RM10 Mln, 25 MoUs To Be Signed

The 19th Malaysia International Branding Showcase (MIBS) 2024 targets to achieve RM10 million in transaction value, while fostering significant international business collaborations.

At the same time, 25 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are also ex…

MGA Urges Energy Sector To Embrace The Power Of Diverse Perspectives For Future Workforce

The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) has called on the energy sector to embrace the power of diversity and inclusion (D and I) in the workforce.

Speaking to Bernama, MGA council member Ramanrao Abdullah said that among the D and I initiatives that co…