Axiata appoints Shahril Ridza as chairman
Axiata Group Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan as its new chairman, effective Jan 1, 2022, succeeding Tan Sri Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid who is retiring from the position.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Axiata, Telenor sign deal to merge Malaysian telecoms units
The planned transaction, which remains subject to regulatory and other approvals, is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2022.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Axiata says Malaysian merger with Telenor to be sealed within days
Izzaddin said both Axiata and Telenor have concluded the due diligence process and are hopeful to sign the agreement soon.
Tue Jun 15 2021
Malaysian telco Axiata partners with RHB Bank in bid for digital bank licence
Malaysian telecoms firm Axiata Group Bhd and RHB Bank Bhd have jointly bid for a digital bank licence.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Research houses maintain neutral rating on Telecom sector amid proposed Celcom-Digi merger
Kenanga Research has maintained its 'neutral' rating on telecommunication sector amid the news of advanced talks between Axiata and Telenor.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Axiata, Telenor in talks to form Malaysia's top mobile operator
Local ownership will exceed 51 pct with Malaysian institutional investors owning at least 17.9 pct of shares in Celcom Digi, Axiata said.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Axiata reasonably confident of Celcom-Digi merger approvals
Axiata Group Bhd and Telenor Asia, the parent company of Digi.com Bhd, are "reasonably confident" of getting approvals for a merger between Celcom Axiata Bhd and Digi.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Malaysia's Axiata Group shelves plans for sale of stake in tower unit
Talks about the sale of a stake for more than $500 million have stalled after a military coup in Myanmar.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Astro, Axiata, Pos Malaysia, Careplus named best company for investor relations
Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, Axiata Group Bhd, Pos Malaysia Bhd and Careplus Group Bhd have been named Best Company for Investor Relations at the virtual 10th MIRA IR Awards 2020.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Corporate veteran Mohammed Shazalli Ramly made Boustead CEO
He previously served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telekom Malaysia Berhad, after his stint as Regional CEO and Corporate Executive Vice President of Axiata Group
Fri Nov 27 2020
Axiata's records unprecedented forex losses in 2016
Axiata Group Bhd's pre-tax profit for financial year ended Dec 31, 2016 slipped by 66 per cent to RM1.14 billion.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Research houses mostly positive on Axiata's 1q15 performance
Axiata yesterday announced a lower first-quarter pre-tax profit of RM689.96 million compared with RM1.01 billion in the same period last year.
Wed May 20 2015
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024