Companies with 1/3 women representation correlate with 38 pct higher median ROE : ICDM
A larger representation of women seems to suggest more inclusive boards.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Five key areas that boards need to focus on to be future-ready and resilient
What can boards do to stay ahead? President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) Michele Kythe Lim outlines five key areas.
Sat Aug 24 2019
The case for sustainability as a strategy
Companies that continue to view sustainability as a buzzword are doing a grave disservice to the company, says Michele Kythe Lim, CEO and President Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).
Thu Aug 22 2019
21st century boards better diversity, better boards, better profitability
Boards have to broaden their perspective and composition or face greater scrutiny from regulators and shareholders, but equally vocal groups comprising consumers, media and the public
Tue May 14 2019
Mind-shift, key to rebuilding trust
How to rebuild trust in corporate year after a scandal-plagued year? By encouraging more accountable business conduct by effecting the tone from the top, from the level of boards.
Fri Apr 12 2019
ICDM CEO Michele Lim: Give A Thought To A Melting Pot Board
Michele Kythe Lim, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) tells AWANI Reviews Cynthia Ng how the professional institution aims to help companies do so.
Tue Nov 20 2018
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024