PENANG, Friday, 14.2.2020 – The capacity of the 160 billion litre Muda Dam in Kedah was reported to be only 7.44% on 13.2.2020. It can no longer support the Sungai Muda river level during this dry season. As such, the river level of Sungai Muda is highly dependent on only
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 – Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (“EXIM Bank”) joins an array of caring banks offering assistance to clients who have been financially impacted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV or COVID-19) outbreak. As the Development Financial Institution (DFI) of the country mandated to promote cross-border trade,
LONDON, Feb 13 – VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, announces its partnership with the Scuderia Ferrari team for the second year running as its Official Supplier of private jet travel. With the ever-demanding race calendar and often only days between Grands Prix, the team faces challenging
BAAR, Switzerland, Feb 13 – Southeast Asian countries outdo most other emerging market regions in the 11th annual Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, a broad gauge of competitiveness based on logistics strength and business fundamentals. Business-friendly conditions and core strengths position several Southeast Asian countries near the top of the
TOKYO, Feb 13, 2020 – NEC Corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, and Mavenir, the industry’s only end-to-end cloud-native 4G/5G network software provider for Communication Service Providers (CSPs), have announced a collaboration to deliver a 5G Open virtualized RAN (vRAN) Solution to the Japanese Enterprise Market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 – Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) today announced that Lam has selected Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang, Malaysia as the location for a new advanced technology production facility. “MITI and MIDA have been hard at work
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 – The IFP Awards (IFPA) and Malaysian Financial Planner of the Year Awards 2020 is jointly organised by Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM) and Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (“FPAM”) with the purpose of recognising candidates who successfully complete and pass their Islamic Financial Planner
PENANG, Monday, 3.2.2020 – Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) received its 3rd consecutive Penang State Government incentive award last Thursday (30.1.2020). Penang Chief Minister YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow handed over the award to PBAPP during the “Public Service Personnel Gathering with the Penang Chief Minister” event
PETALING JAYA, Feb 3 – Due to the outbreak of a new coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan, China, Malindo Air is suspending temporarily two more international services between Malaysia and China, namely: · Kota Kinabalu – Tianjin – Kota Kinabalu effective 1 Feb. – 29 Feb. 2020 · Johor Bahru –
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 – With the recent pandemic outbreak such as Influenza flu and the deadly Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV (also known as the Wuhan virus), it is important for business owners to stay alert and take precaution steps in protecting your employees and customers alike. Why is it important
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, in conjunction with the joyous festive celebration of the Chinese New Year season, Lexis Suites Penang visited 8 underprivileged old folks from Blessing Home Senior Care Centre at Sungai Ara, Penang and treated them to a scrumptious feast. The old folk’s
PENANG, Friday, 31.1.2020 – The criminal case involving a shareholder of PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB) has no effect on the standing and operations of the company. Although this shareholder is listed as the fifth “largest shareholder” in PBA Holdings Bhd, he is not a “substantial shareholder”. As at 31.12.2019, this
ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Jan 30 – Centrient Pharmaceuticals, the global leader in the production and commercialisation of sustainable antibiotics, next-generation statins and anti-fungals, is announcing that Karl Rotthier has decided to step down as CEO after having built a highly successful company over the last ten years and managing a
DALLAS, Jan 30 – Mary Kay, one of the world’s most innovative skincare companies, announces its partnership with the International Master Course on Aging Science (IMCAS). From January 30 – February 1, IMCAS will hold its annual 22nd World Congress in Paris, France, where prominent international experts in dermatology, plastic
TOKYO, Jan 24, 2020 – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, today announced the development of millimeter-wave(1) distributed antennas for the efficient use of 5G millimeter-wave spectrum (28GHz band) for the first time. Demonstration experiments were conducted with this technology at the
HONG KONG, Jan 24, 2020 – Three leading Hong Kong fashion designer brands will take part in the Fashion Hong Kong runway show at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020 in February. The runway parade, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will feature 36 unique creations, showcasing
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) — Highlights of FY2019 • Top-line growth of 1.2% Year-on-Year (YoY), increasing revenue to RM1.4 billion. • Increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to RM1.1 billion as compared to RM964.1 million in the preceding year. • Property value increased from RM15.7 billion to RM15.9 billion as at
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 January 2020 – AirAsia BIG Loyalty enters its 10th year of operation in 2020 and launches the “Points Catcher” game on the AirAsia BIG mobile app to reward its 25 million BIG Members. As a start, in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year, AirAsia BIG is giving
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 – The Sentuhan KasihYayasan PETRONAS festive programme has returned, aiming to bring joy and happiness to 1,500 less privileged Malaysians nationwide this Chinese New Year. From 15 January until 8 February 2020, Yayasan PETRONAS is collaborating with state agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and volunteers from PETRONAS to
PENANG, Wednesday, 15.1.2020 – The effective capacities of the two key dams on Penang Island are significantly lower than normal, due to low rainfall last year. As of yesterday (14.1.2020), the effective capacities of the Air Itam Dam and Teluk Bahang Dam are as follows: Dam Effective Capacity on 14.1.2020 1 Air
