Sime Darby appoints Samsudin Osman as chairman
Sime Darby Bhd (SDB) has announced the appointment of its non-independent non-executive director Tan Sri Samsudin Osman, as chairman, effective immediately.
Thu Jul 16 2020
EPF declares 5.7 pct dividend for 2016, total payout RM37.08 bil
During the year, the EPF faced a challenging investment climate due to unsettling events such as Brexit and the US Presidential elections.
Sat Feb 18 2017
EPF declares 6.75 pct dividend for 2014
Global investments contributed 33 percent towards the total income for 2014, says EPC chairman Samsudin Osman.
Sat Feb 07 2015
EPF announces 6.35 per cent dividend for 2013
EPF in a statement said that this would involve the highest sum in dividend payout to subscribers, totalling RM31.20 billion.
Sun Feb 16 2014
NUCC regrets JAIS's raid
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) said the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) raid at the Bible College of Malaysia last week was regrettable.
Mon Jan 06 2014
EPF declares 6.15 % dividend for 2012
Employees Provident Fund chairman Tan Sri Samsudin Osman said the rate was 15 basis point higher than six per cent paid in 2011.
Sun Feb 17 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
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