BEIJING: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has invited China’s President Xi Jinping to visit the country, says Malaysian ambassador to China Norman Muhamad in Beijing on Friday (Dec 1).
Modern slavery a ‘significant illicit industry’ in Malaysia, says activist
A renowned UK-based activist has branded modern slavery a “significant illicit industry” in Malaysia, citing estimates showing there are some 212,000 victims of modern slavery in the country at any …
Climate Finance and loss and damages on top of Malaysia’s demands at COP28
DUBAI – Malaysia remains committed to bringing its demands for climate financing and access to loss and damage funds as the two-week-long COP28 climate summit begins today. The Natural Resources, …
Cover Story: TS Law Group making its presence felt in KL property scene
This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on November 20, 2023 – November 26, 2023 TAN Sri David Law Tien Seng mines for fortune through his mining businesses in Australia and forges …
Malaysia’s Sime Darby seeks to expand car retail business into India, Indonesia – CEO
Sime Darby was founded in 1910 and is one of Malaysia’s oldest conglomerates with businesses spanning plantations to manufacturing. It currently has operations in 17 countries. It spun off its palm …
Deputy finance minister: IRB to run continuous engagement sessions to firm up e-invoicing requirements
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) will conduct continuous engagement sessions with various parties to obtain industry feedback to ensure …
BHIC registers RM5.72 mil net loss in 3Q on higher finance, operating costs
largely due to higher finance and operating costs. The group told Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday that its quarterly revenue rose by 7.34% to RM38.51 million from RM35.87 million a year ago, supported by …
Myanmar unrest: Preparations underway to evacuate Malaysians, says Wisma Putra
The Foreign Ministry is actively making necessary preparations to evacuate Malaysian citizens stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar, following civil war there since Oct 27.
Japan’s NTT Docomo Joins Mitsui-Led Group in Edotco Bidding, Sources Say
Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo Inc. has joined a consortium led by Mitsui & Co. in the bidding for a majority stake in the tower unit of Malaysia’s biggest wireless firm Axiata Group Bhd., …
Gas Malaysia’s 3Q profit slips to lowest in about two years as sales dip, expenses rise
Gas Malaysia Bhd’s net profit fell 9.93% to RM86.16 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2023 (3QFY2023), from RM95.66 million in the corresponding quarter a year before, due to lower volume …