carousell RM100 free ads credit for 2,000 micro-sellers and SMEs on Carousell Carousell rolls out a few initial incentives including free Advertising Credits worth RM100 for 2,000 micro-sellers and SMEs. Among the initiatives are attractive seller monetary incentives from various campaigns. The online platform is also giving ‘Buyer Discount Vouchers’ that are subsidised by Carousell and PENJANA for online transactions
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA EUROCHAM Malaysia Signs MOU with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, 1 September 2020 – EUROCHAM Malaysia, one of the largest business chambers in Malaysia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Kuala Lumpur to establish a strategic partnership aimed at protecting and promoting Austrian and generally European business interests in Malaysia. The MOU signifies the commitment to
Hilfiger Hilfiger accelerates sustainability journey with an ambitious program – Tommy Hilfiger approaches sustainability from both an environmental and social perspective, with Make it Possible focusing on circularity and inclusivity, respectively. – The mission of Make it Possible is to create fashion that ‘Wastes Nothing and Welcomes All.’ – The program includes 24 targets across four pillars towards 2030. – www.sustainability.tommy.
APIB Focus on the 'knowledge economy' to expand Islamic Finance KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) — As Malaysia turns 63 years old, the country will need to continue its transformation in becoming a knowledge-based economy to achieve its status as a developed nation, says Chris Wang. Wang, CEO of the Asia Pacific Investment Bank (APIB) says Malaysia’s economic development
Sunway Hotels signs 3-yr agreement with Amadeus to boost efficiency KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept 1 (Bernama) — Amadeus has announced a new deal with Sunway Hotels & Resorts. The deal will help to deliver a comprehensive technology solution enabling them to streamline reservations and loyalty programs across Sunway’s 11 independent properties. The properties are in Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam. The
amadeus Sunway Hotels tandatangani perjanjian 3-tahun dengan Amadeus KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 1 Sept (Bernama) —Amadeus mengumumkan satu perjanjian baharu bersama Sunway Hotels & Resorts. Amadeus adalah penyedia penyelesaian teknologi hospitaliti yang terkemuka dalam industri. Sunway Hotels & Resorts terkenal sebagai salah sebuah kumpulan hotel antarabangsa di Asia. Perjanjian ini akan menyampaikan penyelesaian teknologi komprehensif bagi membolehkan mereka menyelaraskan
1H UMW Holdings PBT of RM4.2 boost expectations for 2H KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) — The prolonged Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on UMW Holdings Berhad’s financial results for the first six months of 2020. The Group’s revenue reduced by 36.6% to RM3,648.9 million. The Group was also impacted by share of losses
Oil spill wreck carried record cargo of narcotics to Mauritius? A local paper in Mauritius says before July 22, intelligence officers had warned of the arrival of a “record cargo’ of narcotics by sea to Mauritius. The paper accuses ‘hierarchical bosses’ (but does not say if it is talking of mafia bosses or accomplices) urged the vessel to abandon the
Anwar needs a game-changer to woo the Malays In a powerful analysis of local politics and Malay emotions, Redzuan Shamsudin in Suara Keadilan says not much has changed in the past 30 years in Malaysia. He says ex-Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is a champion in ‘game-changing’ tactics in Malaysian politics. But Anwar Ibrahim, the PKR
coronavirus Is the Coronavirus Fuelling the E-commerce Surge in Singapore? Looking at the first half of 2020, it seems that this could be a pivotal year for the e-commerce sector in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore, possibly due to the coronavirus pandemic. While COVID-19 has caused major disruptions in Singapore, it has brought benefits to many e-commerce players
digitisation Productivity1010 a virtual mentoring digitisation service for manufacturers PETALING JAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) — In line with the government efforts to leverage on digital skills in the age of technology, Machinery and Equipment Productivity Nexus (MEPN) is introducing PRODUCTIVITY1010 via Business Virtual Mentoring Services (BVAM). The aim is to assist companies in developing individual digitisation roadmap. MEPN is fully
covid-19 Malaysian gov't says digital transformation a priority in public service delivery KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — The Malaysian government will further accelerate the digitalisation of selective government services delivery in response to the ‘new normal’ brought about by COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative announced on 5th June 2020 by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as part of the Short-Term
agm Financial literacy: Alternative learning after the pandemic KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) — Due to the ongoing pandemic, Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) has virtually organized its sixteenth Annual General Meeting (16th AGM) to participate remotely, ask questions and approved all the agendas proposed during the meeting. The participants were National Council members, MFPC members, Chartered Promoter Organisation
The Dark Side of China: The Evolution of a Global Cyber Power SINGAPORE – August 31, 2020 – IntSights, the threat intelligence company focused on enabling enterprises to Defend Forward, today released a research report exploring how China’s cyber operations are evolving to fit the dynamic digital landscape and to achieve its objectives for growth and expansion of the government’s ideals. Researchers
IoT Pulse Secure adds new features in IT/OT, IoT security SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug 26 (Bernama) —Pulse Secure adds new features to its Network Access Control (NAC) solution, Pulse Policy Secure (PPS). The solution enhances endpoint and IoT device visibility, compliance, remediation, and threat response. Pulse is gearing up for changes in the work environment as organizations embrace expanded remote
Abrar Anwar StanChart's Abrar Anwar is new chairman of BMCC Kuala Lumpur, 27 August 2020 – Abrar A. Anwar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia has been elected as Chairman of the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Berhad (BMCC) effective 25 August 2020. His appointment was decided upon following the 2nd BMCC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
El Al plane set for Israel-UAE trip! As a result of the normalisation of relationship between the UAE and Israel, EL Al, the Israeli airline, is set to make its first trip to Abu Dhabi today. Among those set to be on the flight is White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and several other senior Trump administration
1MDB Mauritian anti-graft agency seeking Leissner's accomplice in Thailand The Mauritian anti-corruption agency or ICAC says it is looking forward to interrogate an individual, not named by the agency, linked to the 1MDB fraud in Mauritius. The ICAC, sources say, believes the accomplice, a Mauritian, is not in Mauritius and may have fled to Thailand. The Mauritian, the
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1MDB Century Bank in Mauritius loses license due to Najib-links Local newspapers in Mauritius say the Century Banking Corporation (CBC) had its licence revoked by the Bank of Mauritius because of links to the Najib Razak scandal in Malaysia. Le Defi, a printed and online newspaper says according to its sources, the licence of the bank was revoked in partly
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim A nation-wide protest will not deter MSM and allies Mauritians of all walks of life are set to support a movement against the ruling MSM-ML-ex-MMM coalition. The protest scheduled for today, Saturday 29 August, will take place in Port Louis, the capital city. It is dubbed the ‘Marche citoyenne’ and organised by an activist named Bruneau
Tourism: 120 million jobs at risk! At least 120 million jobs in the tourism sector are at risk due to the prolonged COVID-19 lockdown across the world. And in addition to this, jobs in associated sectors are also at risk. They include food service, that provide employment for 144 million workers worldwide and they are
cryptocurrency North Korea aligned to actors in cryptocurrency vertical hack Singapore – August 27, 2020: Yesterday, cyber security provider F-Secure published a report linking an attack against an organization working in the cryptocurrency vertical to Lazarus Group – a highly-skilled, financially-motivated threat actor whose interests reportedly align with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). By connecting evidence
cryptocurrency North Korea aligned to actors in cryptocurrency vertical hack Singapore – August 27, 2020: Yesterday, cyber security provider F-Secure published a report linking an attack against an organization working in the cryptocurrency vertical to Lazarus Group – a highly-skilled, financially-motivated threat actor whose interests reportedly align with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). By connecting evidence
attack NZ Mosque terrorist Trant gets life imprisonment The Christchurch mosque attacker Brenton Tarrant will never be released from jail. He gets life and will be known as the first terrorist to get jail in New Zealand. He is a terrorist, an inhumane and wicked mass killer – a “monster” and “undoubtedly” New Zealand’s “worst murderer”. And now
