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
Get the CIMB PETRONAS Platinum Credit Card! Kuala Lumpur: CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (collectively CIMB or the Bank) in collaboration with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) have introduced the enriched CIMB PETRONAS Platinum Credit Card and CIMB PETRONAS Platinum-i Credit Card (the Cards). More than 200,000 cardholders are now able to enjoy extra
joanna berenger Oil spill: Opposition member says Gov't should have done better https://youtu.be/XIPMFzYUga8 The MMM member, daughter of leader Paul Berenger, Joanna Berenger says the government did not handle the situation well. “The government should have done better,” is the lambasting words from Ms Berenger. Berenger says the government was too slow to act. The ship, she says, wrecked
African ports need to learn the lessons of Beirut The disastrous explosion in Beirut on 4 August 2020, which was reported to have taken at least 135 lives at the time of writing, was fuelled by 2,750 tonnes of the highly reactive chemical ammonium nitrate that had been held in the port for nearly seven years. As such,
Anwar Dr Mahathir's last attempt to unite the Malays? Former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad is launching a new Malay party to unite the Malays. However, it will have to play the dividing role before attempting to rope the Malay voters under one roof. The nonagenarian is forced to create the new party. He could not get the Pakatan
5g Petronas leads 5G tech tests for local oil and gas industry KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) — PETRONAS aims to leverage the fifth-generation (5G) technology to elevate the national oil and gas industry through automation and digital transformation. It is now in the midst of running a 5G Testbed Programme, as part of the Malaysian Government’s 5G deployment strategies. The Programme,
abim Helwa Abim dan instusi keluarga, perlindungan kanak-kanak HELWA (Hal Ehwal Wanita) ABIM memandang serius isu-isu berkaitan keluarga khususnya wanita dan kanak-kanak yang dilaporkan sepanjang tahun ini. Keharmonian mahupun kepincangan keluarga memberi impak kepada keadaan masyarakat dan negara. Isu konflik perkahwinan termasuk perceraian, poligami, gangguan orang ketiga, keganasan rumah tangga serta isu perlindungan terhadap kanak-kanak ini melibatkan orang
appointments Regional Head of Surety and Guarantee appointment at Euler Hermes Asia Pacific Euler Hermes is pleased to announce that Bora Akyildiz is appointed Regional Head of Surety and Guarantee for Asia Pacific, a role previously held by Stéphane Fauré. Mr Akyildiz will be based in Hong Kong. Before coming to Asia Pacific, Mr Akyildiz was the Regional Surety and Guarantee Manager for
mosti Petronas, Malaysian Technology Development Corp in strategic partnership Bangi, Selangor, 8 August 2020 – PETRONAS, through its technology commercialisation arm, PETRONAS Technology Ventures Sdn Bhd (PTVSB) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), a technology development and commercialisation agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI), to collaborate in commercialising PETRONAS’
change Should officials quit when accused of wrongdoing? For us, living in democratic societies, whether it is a full-blown democracy or one with adaptations, wrongdoing among elected officials should not be tolerated. But for sometime now, in countries like Malaysia or Mauritius, elected officials are holding to their posts in desperation. Ministers, MPs and others accused and even
bersih 2.0 Bersih 2.0 claims there is a lack of institutional freedom The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) reiterates its call for legal reform to free key public institutions from the grip and influence of the Executive and the Prime Minister’s Office. The group says it is necessary to restore public trust in these institutions and for
ANWAR IBRAHIM Dr Mahathir believes new party will divide PN votes In a media conference today, ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he believes a new party he is creating will divide votes. It is hoped the party may garner support from the Malay voter bank, which is heavily in favour of the Malay coalition in power, the Perikatan Nasional. The PN
250 years Seychelles celebrates 250 years old settlement The Seychelles is celebrating a huge milestone in its history – it is the historic occasion of the first settlement of the islands by a contingent of French settlers and their retainers, marking Seychelles’ first steps towards eventual nationhood and, therefore, an important date in our calendar of events. The Rationale
america Democracy: Is it a way of life? If you live in a country which claims to be a democratic country, you probably know it is a country where capitalism in rife and the success of the democracy will depend on the rich as well as on the poor. Yes, in a democracy, there are chances you find
exora Proton set 8-year sales high * – 13,216 sales in July is highest since June 2012 * – Sales growth of 37.3% month-on-month * – Four Proton models lead sales in their respective segments Subang Jaya, 4 August 2020 – Malaysian car sales continued to rebound in July as a combination of tax-free incentives and consumer demand pushed Total Industry
covid How Can ASEAN Bounce Back from COVID-19 Effective responses toward COVID-19 pandemic require a country assessment of needs and priorities while ASEAN needs to strengthen the mechanism for immediate and accurate exchange of information Kuala Lumpur, 4 August 2020 – CIMB ASEAN Research Institute (CARI) hosted the CARI Briefings webinar under its COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan Series, titled
1MDB Najib Razak's critics hail Malaysia verdict but Mahathir silent! The people Najib Razak attacked, jailed or banned from politics during his reign must be up in the air after his formal conviction last week. Fahmi Reza was one of them who was sentenced to jail in Malaysia for portraying former prime minister Najib Razak as a clown. The clown
ANWAR IBRAHIM Mahathir quitting as PM a boon for Najib: Jakarta Post In a no hold bar comment in the Jakarta Post, Kornelius Purba says the resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister has helped Najib Razak. The columnist even suggests that Najib may eventually kiss the 94-year-old hand when they cross paths. “And thank his former political mentor for
Where is Jho Low? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVIz01qXhnI Watch the video to learn more about this continuing #1mdb saga. While Mr Najib Razak, ex-PM of Malaysia is facing jail sentencing his protégée Jho Low is on the run. Said to be hiding in Macau (the latest information from Malaysian police), it
china Jho Low in Macau and Philippines claims Sabah What is the link between the recent statement by the Malaysian police that 1MDB’s rain man Jho Low is in a hideout in Macau, China and the sudden claims made by Manilla over the Malaysian state of Sabah? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVIz01qXhnI China has the habit
GLOBAL Global insolvencies a time bomb! · Euler Hermes’ global insolvency index is expected to reach a record high of +35% cumulated over a two-year period as the global economy faces a U-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis · Two out of three countries will post a stronger rise in insolvencies in 2020 than in 2021 – notably the
