
Bullying at UPNM, FV investment failure among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
The reasons behind FashionValet investment failure by Khazanah Nasional Bhd and Permodalan Nasional Bhd will be among the highlights.
Thu Nov 14 2024

Petronas denies speculation on merger between MHB, Sapura Energy
Petronas said any investment or divestment is strictly guided by a board-approved and management-enforced framework.
Mon May 29 2023

Iconic Battersea Power Station to open to public Oct 12
The Battersea Power Station project covers 17 hectares (42 acres) with 3.5 million sq ft of mixed commercial space and 4,239 new housing.
Tue Oct 11 2022

World's second tallest tower, Malaysia's Merdeka 118 project on track after MCO delays
Phase 1 and 2 of Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) iconic Merdeka 118 precinct are expected to be ready by the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 instead of end 2021 as initially targeted.
Sun Oct 25 2020

Jalil Rasheed not a LSE graduate, Dewan Rakyat told
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has confirmed that Jalil Rasheed, a University of London degree holder, is not one of its graduates.
Thu Jul 16 2020

PNB appoints Ahmad Zulqarnain as new CEO
State-controlled unit trust fund, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has appointed Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn as its new president and group chief executive (PGCE), effective July 1, 2020.
Mon Jun 29 2020

PNB to probe discrepancies over ex-chief's qualifications, work experience
The action was related to a statement issued by the SC over the submission of information for the appointment of the former PGCE.
Fri Jun 19 2020

MCMC urges ex-CEO of PNB to lodge report over harassment
MCMC has advised former PNB president and group chief executive Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed to lodge a report over alleged harassment calls from unknown numbers.
Tue Jun 16 2020

PNB shareholders urged not to worry about change of guard
The new PGCE would provide better stability to the company as the country is still recovering from the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Jun 15 2020

PNB accepts Jalil Rasheed's resignation as president, chief executive
The board of directors of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has accepted the resignation of Abdul Jalil Abdul Rasheed from the position of president and group chief executive, effective today.
Mon Jun 15 2020

PNB eyes wider global exposure to exploit weak market
PNB continue diversifying its asset portfolio in the overseas market, viewing the tough financial market downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as a good opportunity to accumulate quality stocks.
Mon May 04 2020

Malaysian babies to benefit from ADAM50
Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will be implementing the Amanah Dana Anak Malaysia (ADAM50) with an allocation of RM500 million for five years, beginning Jan 1, 2018.
Fri Oct 27 2017

PNB declares 6 sen income distribution for AS1M
This involved a total payout of RM724.10 million which would benefit more than 390,000 account holders who currently own 12.0 billion units, said PNB Group Chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.
Fri Sep 29 2017

Investment firms should emulate PNB - Ahmad Zahid
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called on investment companies, particularly GLCs, to emulate Permodalan Nasional Bhd which he described s the best model of an investment organisation.
Tue Apr 25 2017

PNB wins praise from PM Najib
Permodalan Nasional Bhd has won praise from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for having succeeded in raising the economic status of Bumiputeras, but also for having helped redeem the country's pride.
Thu Apr 20 2017

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025