Bursa Malaysia, Pribumi launch world's first zakat index
The launch of the Zakat Index seeks to recognise zakat-paying listed issuers and encourage greater zakat contributions from more PLCs.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Berjaya Food to bring French-inspired bakery to the Klang Valley
Berjaya Food Bhd has announced its newest partnership with Paris Baguette Singapore plc that will be opening its first outlet in the Klang Valley by year-end.
Mon Jun 20 2022
MSWG-ASEAN Corporate Governance Award 2020
2020 marks the ninth year that the MSWG has undertaken the corporate governance assessment project to assess all Malaysian PLCs.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Leaked letters show AstraZeneca vaccine commitment not as Thailand claimed
AstraZeneca Plc has told Thailand it should be able to supply around 6 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine per month.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Taiwan's COVID-19 vaccine stocks more than doubled by Japan donation
Japan delivered to Taiwan 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca PLC's coronavirus vaccine today for free.
Fri Jun 04 2021
Millions of COVID vaccine doses on the way for Taiwan, alert level extended
Taiwan has ordered more than 20 million doses from AstraZeneca Plc and Moderna Inc and is also developing its own vaccines.
Tue May 25 2021
M'sia top 100 PLCs have 25.8 pct women on BOD - 30% Club Malaysia
Women also occupied 17.2 per cent of total board seats on all PLCs in the country.
Thu Mar 25 2021
First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Taiwan
About 117,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Plc vaccines landed at Taipei's main international airport in the morning
Wed Mar 03 2021
Japan government to buy 10,500 freezers for coronavirus vaccines
Japan has agreed to buy a total 290 million doses of the vaccines from Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Mordena Inc.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Explainer: When and how will COVID-19 vaccines become available?
If regulators approve any vaccines in coming weeks, the distribution could begin almost immediately with governments around the world deciding who gets them and in what order.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Amnesty Report: Businesses supporting Myanmar abuses
A report by Amnesty International released Thursday details some of those links with Myanma Economic Holdings PLC.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Liow: Bellew's departure 'unexpected'
The decision of Malaysia Airlines' CEO, Peter Bellew, to rejoin Ireland-based Ryanair Holdings plc, is unexpected, but it will not affect the national carrier's transformation agenda.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Indonesia says investigating StanChart US$1.4 billion transfer to Singapore
The funds, held by Standard Chartered Plc in Guernsey mainly on behalf of Indonesian clients, was transferred to Singapore just before the island moved to new tax transparency rules.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Aberdeen and Standard Life complete merger
The merger of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC and Standard Life plc has completed today, to be known as Standard Life Aberdeen plc.
Mon Aug 14 2017
93 pct of Malaysians who do not own houses, expect to do so in five years
Ninety three per cent of Malaysians who do not own houses, except to do so in the next five years, according to the findings of a survey conducted by HSBC Holdings plc, London.
Mon Mar 27 2017
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024