
BlackRock to buy Hong Kong firm's Panama Canal port stake amid Trump pressure
The $22.8 billion sale by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison to US and Swiss investors also includes dozens of ports in other countries.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Text-to-speech brain implant restores ALS patient's voice
A man with ALS regained his ability to communicate using a Blackrock Neurotech text-to-speech brain implant.
Sun Aug 18 2024

Don't go overboard in debating BlackRock issue, think of country's interests - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said BlackRock's presence in Malaysia has not hindered Malaysia's stance against Israel's atrocities in Gaza.
Mon Jul 01 2024

Blackrock investments in Malaysia reach RM27.5 bln, withdrawal will have negative implications
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said BlackRock holds equity investments in 100 public-listed companies in Malaysia as of May this year.
Thu Jun 27 2024

Details of BlackRock's investment in Malaysia among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today
Lim Guan Eng seeks details on BlackRock's investments in Malaysia and the potential economic impact if these investments are withdrawn.
Thu Jun 27 2024

GIP chosen after agreeing to appoint Malaysia citizen as MAHB Chairman, CEO - PM
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) was selected after the company agreed to continue appointing a Malaysian citizen as Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) chairman and CEO
Tue Jun 25 2024

Blackrock: No compromise with evil
JUST empathizes with the concerns expressed by several NGOs and public figures in Malaysia over the involvement of the fund manager, BlackRock, in Malaysia's infrastructure development.
Mon Jun 24 2024

GIP will not directly manage Malaysia's airport operator, Khazanah chief says
Khazanah Nasional MD Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir also said there would be no layoffs of MAHB's current employees following completion of the deal.
Mon May 27 2024

Malaysian pension fund launches $600 million fund managed by BlackRock, HarbourVest, Partners Group
EPF said the investment period was from 2021 to 2025 while the fund term will run from 2021 to 2031, subject to extension with its consent.
Fri Feb 26 2021

Malaysia's Top Glove defends board after BlackRock criticism
Its independent directors have served an average of six years and that the board meets regularly to discuss the pandemic and other governance matters.
Fri Jan 08 2021

Strangulation cause of Customs officer's death - KL Police Chief
Police say the case is still classified as a sudden death report (SDR), based on the post-mortem from Putrajaya Hospital's Forensic Dept.
Thu Mar 06 2025

No finding, report on Malaysia's link in Nvidia chip fraud case - Tengku Zafrul
At the moment, there are no findings or reports indicating that (the matter) actually exists says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Thu Mar 06 2025

KDN to issue special pass to investors from April 1 - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says a single window method will facilitate entry, with passes issued electronically.
Thu Mar 06 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Accelerating AI and 5G innovation in ASEAN - Rais Hussin
While 5G provides necessary bandwidth, reliability and scale, AI adds predictive intelligence, learning and automation.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Hamas says Trump threats encourage Netanyahu to evade Gaza ceasefire deal
The best track to release the remaining Israeli prisoners is by the occupation going into the second phase, a Hamas spokesperson says.
Thu Mar 06 2025

South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes, injuring eight
South Korea's Air Force says eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from KF-16 jets fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump made clear he was not calling off his trade war with Canada and Mexico as he pressures both countries to deter fentanyl smuggling.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Post-mortem on Customs tribunal officer not completed yet - KL Police
The Customs tribunal officer was found dead in the office with his neck and legs bound with cable ties.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Marriott Bonvoy launches year-long 'Malaysian Kitchen' culinary campaign
The campaign brings together chefs from Marriott properties to showcase authentic Malaysian dishes, preserving traditional cooking methods.
Thu Mar 06 2025

BNM seen holding OPR at 3 Pct - Economists
Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid also expected the MPC to leave the OPR unchanged.
Thu Mar 06 2025