Amir Hamzah: Malaysia's 2024 GDP On Track To Surpass National Target

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to exceed its national growth target in 2024 on the back of sound fiscal policies and an ongoing commitment to reforms under the MADANI economic framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

PIAM Appoints Chua Kim Soon As CEO Effective Oct 7

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has appointed Chua Kim Soon as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Julie Lean Gim Chong, effective Oct 7, 2024.

Media Prima Clarifies: Syed Mokhtar-linked Aurora Still Holds 31.9 Pct Stake In The Company

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Media Prima Bhd has clarified that tycoon Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary-linked Aurora Mulia Sdn Bhd still holds 31.90 per cent stake or 353.81 million shares in the company.

Indian Refiners' Palm Oil Purchase Cancellation To Be Short-lived -- Johari

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Indian refiners' decision to cancel approximately 100,000 metric tonnes of palm oil purchases in response to its government’s recent import tax hike is considered a temporary measure, said Malaysia’s Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today.

Sidec Wins Digital Opportunity/Inclusion Award At WITSA Excellence Awards 2024

SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) bags the Digital Opportunity/Inclusion Award (Public Sector) at the World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) Excellence Awards 2024, held at Yerevan, Armenia, last Sunday (Oct 6).

Aurora Mulia Disposes Of Entire Stake In Media Prima, Ceases To Be Substantial Shareholder

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Aurora Mulia Sdn Bhd, a company linked to tycoon Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary, has disposed of 353.81 million shares in Media Prima Bhd, ceasing to be a substantial shareholder in the company.

Dialog Chief Operating Officer Mustaffa Kamal Promoted To CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd has promoted its chief operating officer Mustaffa Kamal Abu Bakar to chief executive officer (CEO) effective today.

ASEAN Should Focus On High-impact 'quick Wins' To Provide Tangible Business Values - Tengku Zafrul

From Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) — ASEAN should focus on high-impact “quick wins” that are practical and capable of providing immediate and tangible business value to enhance the visibility of the grouping to its immediate stakeholders.

Collaborative Efforts Between GLICs Drive Greater Domestic Investment -- Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Government-owned entities, which are “typically criticised” for “crowding out” private players, have a responsibility to “crowd in” private players and other stakeholders, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.

MPOC Welcomes EU's Decision To Delay EUDR Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has commended the European Commission’s (EC) decision to delay the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until Dec 30, 2025.

Local Tech Industry Hails Anuar Fariz’s Appointment To Spearhead MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With the appointment of Anuar Fariz Fadzil as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the local tech and telco industries are abuzz with excitement about his new role.

Pertama Digital Reassures Stakeholders It Remains Strong, Well-positioned

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Pertama Digital Bhd has reassured its stakeholders that the company remains strong and well-positioned for sustainable growth despite a recent dip in its stock prices.