KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has announced the election of Saniza Said as its new President and Ahmad Syahazan Yaacob as the new Vice President at its recent Council Meeting. Their appointments take effect from 8 December 2025. Saniza, who previously served a...
KUALA LUMPUR — The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) has welcomed AirAsia’s decision to allow its Muslim female flight attendants to wear the hijab beginning next year. IKIM described the move as a positive development aligned with the principles of religious freedom, soci...
KUALA LUMPUR — Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc.) has appointed Ben Quah as its new chief executive officer. He brings to the role more than two decades of experience in fintech, digital marketing and regional business development, with a strong track record of driving sus...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — PETRONAS, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PETRONAS Energy Guyana Sdn Bhd (PEGSB), has signed a Petroleum Agreement (PA) for Block S4, located in the shallow offshore region of Guyana. The PA was executed with the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to...
MENUMBOK — The fare for speed boat services between Menumbok and the Federal Territory of Labuan will revert to the original rate of RM9, effective Tuesday (Nov 11, 2025). The Menumbok Speed Boat Operators Association announced the revision following discussions held on Nov 10 with the Min...
HANOVER — CNH’s (NYSE: CNH) iconic agriculture brand, New Holland, has once again set the benchmark for excellence. The New Holland T4.120F Auto Command earned top honors in the Specialized category at the prestigious 2026 Tractor of the Year (TOTY) awards. The ceremony was held today at A...
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE) 2025, the nation’s premier international timber and woodworking trade exhibition, officially opened its doors today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Organised by the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC),...
PENGERANG — Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between PETRONAS, Enilive S.p.A and Euglena Co., Ltd, marked a key milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of a new biorefinery in Pengerang, Johor. The biorefinery will have a processing capacity of up...
TOKYO — Pacifica Hotels G.K. today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to introduce City Express by Marriott to Japan through the conversion of two existing hotels in Osaka. Following a comprehensive rebranding, the properties are expected t...
PUTRAJAYA — PETRONAS, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has formalised an agreement with Gilang Cendana Sdn Bhd (GCSB), a subsidiary of Putrajaya Holdings Sdn Bhd (PjH), to develop the PETRONAS Geoscience Technology Centre (PGTC). The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a na...