Ambank group signs financing facilities with Lagenda Properties KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — AmBank Group has inked loan facilities and end financing deal with Lagenda Properties Berhad, formerly known as D.B.E. Gurney Resources Berhad. The official exchange of documents ceremony was held today at Sheraton Hotel in Petaling Jaya. Representing AmBank Group was Mr. Christopher Yap,
bonanza Petronas Setel-Mesra bonanza to reward 11o winners weekly https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 14 August 2020, Kuala Lumpur – PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) today launched the PETRONAS Setel-Mesra Bonanza Campaign, in its effort to continuously reward its loyal customers with cash and fuel vouchers, which will benefit a total of 992 winners.
basketball Turkish Bilcee sponsors Torino basketball team ISTANBUL (TR) – Bilcee, an active sportswear brand born in Turkey, became the official clothing sponsor of Basket Torino basketball club. Under a 2-year deal to start from the 2020-21 season, Bilcee will produce camp, training and match materials for the Basket Torino team, as well as licensed products to be
diplomacy Wadah condemns UAE-ISRAEL diplomatic pact The MOVEMENT FOR AN INFORMED SOCIETY MALAYSIA (WADAH) condemns the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, which shall undermine the Palestinians’ rights to return to and/or remain in their homeland. WADAH also calls upon the leaders of the Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
deal UAE-ISRAEL Deal: Saving The West Bank? The shock is still reeling across the Muslim world with the diplomatic deal between the UAE and Israel. Those against the deal call it a bluff and a sell-out of the Palestinian struggle. The UAE and Saudi Arabian papers hail the deal as a diplomatic breakthrough, one that will keep
Economy contracted by 17.1% in Q2 of 2020 Bank Negara Malaysia says the economy contracted by 17.1% in the second quarter of 2020 (1Q 2020: 0.7%). The decline reflected the unprecedented impact of the stringent containment measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic globally and domestically. In Malaysia, the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) included various measures
contactless Crocus tech unveils first contactless miniature current sensor SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug 13 (Bernama) — Crocus Technology Inc., the leading supplier of disruptive XtremeSens Tunnel Magneto-Resistance (TMR) sensors, today announces the CT220, a contactless current sensor, with high linearity, high-resolution, a wide dynamic range in a small form-factor targeted for multitude of current sensing applications. The CT220 is the
CHW Community Health Workers Can Build Health and Equity During Pandemic WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — New Orb Media reporting and data analysis of child mortality rates in 160 countries reveals the versatile and affordable role community health workers (CHWs) play in improving community health. New global model highlights surprising alternatives Orb Media’s new statistical model compares a country’s
ama American Medical Association launches a joint demo project with SNOMED Intl CHICAGO, Aug 13 (Bernama) — The American Medical Association (AMA) and SNOMED International announced a concrete demonstration of how Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and SNOMED CT work together to enable better outcomes and enhanced resource utilization throughout the health ecosystem. The AMA-SNOMED International demonstration project underscores the power of the two
fighter Is Singapore shaken with Mahathir's 'Fighter' party? If Singapore sneezes, Malaysia is sick. This may apply to the economic situation between Malaysia and Singapore. But in politics, when Mahathir moves, Singapore is shaken. This happened in 2018 when the ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad won the elections in a shock defeat of the Barisan Nasional. The repercussions in
Mahathir Mahathir launches 'Fighter' party Dr Mahathir Mohamad launches ‘Pejuang’ or fighter after announcing the creation of a new Malay party last week. He says the party will fight against corruption and money politics. Pejuang is the short form for the party’s name. The full name of the party is Parti Pejuang Tanah Air.
automation platform Uniphore to provide automation platform to WNS' EXPIRIUS SINGAPORE & PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug 12 (Bernama) — Uniphore, will be providing its advanced conversational service automation platform to WNS, a leading Business Process Management (BPM) company, for its recently-launched digital CX Solution, EXPIRIUS. WNS will leverage Uniphore’s AI and automation capabilities to offer unique digital Customer Experience (CX)
Corporate Governance in Japan: An ebook to download Earlier this year, Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund announced its latest policy review and moved to curtail stock lending. This is happening amidst a larger sea change in Corporate Governance in the country, following increased scrutiny of corporate boards and pressure from investors. Smartkarma Insight Providers like David Blennerhassett,
disposal of assets WRP receives offers for disposal of excess assets 12th August 2020, Kuala Lumpur – WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (WRP) says as part of its ongoing efforts to turnaround the company, it has received offers of interest for the disposal of 10 double former glove production lines in Senawang, Negri Sembilan. WRP’s Special Counsel, Mathew Thomas Philip, says
fuziah salleh Rakyat marah dengan usaha memburu pembangkang: Wanita PH Ahli keluarga kepada pemimpin-pemimpin politik kerap menjadi sasaran yang mudah bagi pihak lawan, khususnya di kalangan mereka yang berada di pihak pembangkang. Ini adalah suatu cara lapuk dan menjengkelkan yang sepatutnya tidak lagi berlaku di zaman ini. Tetapi ternyata perkara sedemikian terus menjadi satu senjata ampuh di bawah Kerajaan Perikatan
Exxonmobil P97 networks to drive mobile commerce for Exxonmobil in New Zealand SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) — P97 Networks, Inc., has been selected by Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited, an affiliate of ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, to enable mobile payments across its Mobil-branded retail network in New Zealand. ExxonMobil Asia Pacific is the downstream and chemical business hub for the region with
Elections PKR party membership has reached 1 million The opposition party and the party of Anwar Ibrahim, the opposition leader now has 1 million members. On the other hand, the party now has 1,108 branches, says the PKR in a media statement. This is a leap in party membership and the best the party has achieved in
BUSINESS MOODY'S acquires stake in MARC ratings agency NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Bernama) — Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired a minority stake in Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC), a credit rating agency serving the Malaysian domestic bond and sukuk markets. The investment strengthens Moody’s presence in Southeast Asia and across domestic bond
Cyberport Cyberport houses over 30 InsurTech start-ups Hong Kong, Aug 11 (Bernama) — As a key promoter of Hong Kong’s digital technology developments, Hong Kong Cyberport spares no efforts in injecting new momentum into the economy. Cyberport has the largest FinTech community in Hong Kong, boosting close to 400 FinTech companies that offer financial software and services,
islamic finance Sovereign Sukuk issuance to rise more than expected DIFC – Dubai, August 11, 2020 — * Full-year sovereign sukuk issuance expected to rise by more than 40% to $92 billion * Sukuk market’s growth prospects remain strong as Islamic finance expands A recovery in market conditions and an increase in the gross borrowing requirements of the world’s largest sukuk sovereign
digital SIM, RMIT Online join forces to upskill Singaporeans for a hyper-digital future Singapore, 12 August 2020 – The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) and RMIT Online have today announced a new partnership to offer skills-based, industry-designed online education opportunities to the Singapore workforce. The partnership between SIM and RMIT Online is a strategic and timely move to fast track SIM’s digital initiative
Strengthen PH or rebuild PKR? Anwar's choice! Malaysia is in a long political transition and only those who ignore this fact believe the country is now stable. But observers say that Malaysia facing continued political instability with the government holding a slim majority in Parliament. Then there is Pakatan Harapan, which is now a fragile coalition— like
covid-19 More holidays at home planned by wary travellers COVID-19’s immediate impact on domestic tourist movements across Australia will extend to sweeping long-term changes in tourist behaviour, according to a new survey assessing the future of domestic tourism in Australia. Researchers at Flinders University have found that people are flagging future changes to their activity engagement, modes of
banking Young digital natives to earn, save and spend with HLB Pocket Connect KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) — On the heel of its recently upgraded consumer digital banking app, HLB Connect, Hong Leong Bank (HLB) today unveils an extension of the platform, the HLB Pocket Connect which isthe first in-market interactive digital banking platform to serve both young savers and their parents. It
AMBANK PRIORITISES CUSTOMER INTEREST KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) — AmBank will be offering repayment assistance and moratorium extension to not only individuals but also SMEs, upon the expiry of the six-month loan moratorium on Sept 30, 2020. Dato’ Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, Group Chief Executive Officer, AmBank Group, said, “AmBank is now accepting requests for
