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World : Malaysia Touted As Asean Star Performer, Global Business Hub — Stanchart
By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been ranked as the top market of choice for global corporates in the Southeast Asia region, according to Standard Chartered’s latest survey. The report titled “Future of Trade:...
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Weststar secures RM1.3bil financing from MBSB to drive aviation expansion
KUALA LUMPUR: The Weststar Group and MBSB Bank Bhd (MBSB) have formalised a collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with MBSB committing RM1.3bil to drive Weststar’s aviation expansion. The collaboration builds on a syndicated...
Owner: AMSEC Nominees (Tempatan) Sdn. Bhd. Malaysian Chinese Association
Khazanah tight-lipped on Malaysia-China rare earth talks
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd has remained non-committal on news reports that Malaysia and China are in talks over a rare earths refinery project. Reuters reported on Thursday that the two countries are in early discussions on a project to...
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Uzbekistan targets over 15,000 Malaysian tourists with new flights
GEORGE TOWN: Uzbekistan is projecting a surge in Malaysian tourist arrivals this year driven by expanded air connectivity and the introduction of umrah-plus packages that combine pilgrimage with cultural tours. Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Malaysia,...
TotalEnergies unveils proposed new cluster project in Malaysia
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French energy giant TotalEnergies has its eye on developing a new gas cluster project offshore Sarawak in Malaysia, a country it is targeting for significant growth. The company said at its Capital Markets Day this week that in Malaysia it is...
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HLB Private Bank Redefines Legacy with Regional Rebrand
HLB Private Bank has unveiled a bold new regional branding campaign, signalling its ambition to redefine the private banking experience for Asia’s high net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high net-worth (UHNW) clients. Anchored in the idea that true legacy...
Owner: Harmandar Singh
Anwar: Malaysia To Establish Sovereign AI Cloud
Malaysia has has taken in a lot of foreign investment in the field of AI and cloud computing. But just as the government has plans for a national AI model, similar plans are in place to establish a sovereign AI cloud. This is to ensure the...
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PIDM marks 20 years of protecting depositors and strengthening Malaysia’s financial safety net
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram PIDM ensures uninterrupted access to deposits, even in the unlikely event of a bank failure. KUALA LUMPUR: For most Malaysians, banking is an integral part of daily life. Purchases are made with...
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Mandatory EPF contributions for non-Malaysian citizen employees begin effective October 2025
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Effective the contribution month of November 2025, both employers and eligible employees are required to contribute 2% of monthly wages. The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced that mandatory contributions for non-Malaysian citizen...
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ASEAN’s role in global trade set to grow: Standard Chartered report
Hanoi (VNA) – ASEAN is set to assume a larger role in global trade as multinational corporations show increasing interest, according to a new Standard Chartered report. Titled “Future of Trade: Resilience”, the report draws on insights from 1,200...
Owner: Vietnamese government
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Expands in Malaysia with the Opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, the City’s New Landmark of Sophisticated Design & Hospitality
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, a modern landmark hotel poised to redefine the hospitality experience in one of...
Owner: Henri Roelings
"MUAYTHAI Power for All in Malaysia" Achieves Outstanding Success Reinforcing Thai Soft Power and Driving Muaythai onto the Global Stage
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 October 2025 - The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), continues to advance...
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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Expands in Malaysia with the Opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, a modern landmark hotel poised to redefine the hospitality experience in one of...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
Honda Malaysia marks 25 years with “Because of You” campaign
Honda Malaysia has launched its 25th Anniversary “Because of You” Campaign, running from 1 October to 31 December 2025. The three-month initiative includes a lucky draw with prizes worth up to RM1 million and a range of exclusive programmes...
Cambodian NA President and Malaysian Delegation Reaffirm Com...
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AKP Phnom Penh, October 03, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly (NA) of Cambodia, received at the NA Palace this morning a visiting delegation of the Parliamentary Federation for World...
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Position statement on third-party interference in clinical decision-making for anaesthesia — Academy of Medicine of Malaysia
OCTOBER 3 — The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM), representing the collective expertise of its 13 constituent Colleges, expresses profound concern regarding a recent directive issued by a third-party administrator (TPA) concerning the use of...
Owner: Dato' Siew Ka Wei
India News | Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Receives ISSA Award at World Social Security Forum in Malaysia
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted India's historic expansion in social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, covering over 940 million citizens, as recognised by the International...
Owner: Aditya Pittie
Wanita hamil dipenjara setahun, serah akaun bank kepada orang lain
Wanita hamil dipenjara setahun, serah akaun bank kepada orang lain Published on: Friday, October 03, 2025 Published on: Fri, Oct 03, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Kesalahan itu di bawah Seksyen 424B Kanun Keseksaan membawa...
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Pregnant woman, 21, gets jail for sharing bank account
Pregnant woman, 21, gets jail for sharing bank account Published on: Friday, October 03, 2025 Published on: Fri, Oct 03, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Dark Mode: Off The offence, under Section 424B of the Penal Code, carries a fine of between...
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Honda Malaysia Offering e:N1 EV At RM115,900 For A Limited Time
In conjunction with its 25th anniversary, Honda Malaysia has announced a special promotion for six of its existing car models. One of them is the Honda e:N1 EV, which now comes with a rebate of RM34,000 just five months after its launch in the...
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