Championing a cause doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing endeavour. The drive for more equality is one such instance. “We’re not suggesting that having women-only events and communities is the only way to go,” Kate Sarginson, the lady behind female-founder group On The Rise stated. “However, conventional [mixed-gendered] conferences and business gatherings have historically leaned… Source link
Read More »MSM MALAYSIA MAKES BIG TURNAROUND TO CHALK UP RM41.7 MLN 1Q 2024 NET PROFIT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) — MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 (1Q 2024) made a big turnaround to RM41.71 million from a net loss of RM35.88 million in the same quarter a year ago. Revenue increased 54 per cent to RM906.61 million from RM588.39 million previously. The producer of the leading national refined sugar brand… Source link
Read More »“Keep boycotting” – Dr Akmal is NOT Happy About KK Mart’s Expanded Business in Uzbekistan
KK Mart once again made headlines but in a rather inspiring way. PMX’s recent visit to Uzbekistan was accompanied by Dato Seri Dr. KK Chai, the founder of KK Mart where he signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of the Samarkand region. Dr. Kk chai on the right In a statement by KK Mart, Chai said the MoU aims to strengthen the ties between Malaysia and the Republic of… Source link
Read More »MoF wants new LEAP Market measures to be ready by early next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has instructed the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to further recalibrate the LEAP Market to address the issue of financing access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs). Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said… Source link
Read More »SME Corp targets six MSMEs to be listed on Bursa Malaysia by 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) is targeting six micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) companies to be listed on the LEAP Market by 2026. Chief executive officer Rizal Nainy said the target was set as a result of the collaboration between SME Corp and the Securities Commission Malaysia… Source link
Read More »The Hong Leong Islamic Bank Approach Towards Modernising Islamic Banking
by Johanan Devanesan May 23, 2024 In an era where technology is challenging and reshaping the contours of Syariah-compliant industries as well as the sectors financing them, Hong Leong Islamic Bank has been on what… Source link
Read More »Rymnet Solutions, Malaysian HR management system portal
[Written in partnership with PubliCT.io, but the editorial team had full control over the content.] You don’t have to be a HR professional to know that many HR processes can be quite finnicky and even inefficient at times. Someone who knew this well was Bryan Un, who did happen to work with HR professionals. He noticed how many struggled with administrative tasks, especially during peak… Source link
Read More »FBM KLCI opens lower as Fed minutes signal hawkish mood
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI could be pulling back to the 1,600 psychological support this week as a hawkish tone set by US Federal Reserve officials in the latest meeting minutes accelerate profit-taking activities. At 9am, the key index fell 1.43 points to 1,620.66, tracking the weaker performance in the US… Source link
Read More »Banks show support for govt housing rescue plan
Beijing: China’s mega banks are urging branch managers to lend to state-owned companies that buy unsold homes, offering a quick show of support for the government’s housing rescue package unveiled last week. Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) and other state lenders are guiding managers to… Source link
Read More »Can bullish sentiment on Bursa Malaysia continue?
PETALING JAYA: Sustained inflow of foreign funds and investments by local investors is leading Bursa Malaysia closer to a bull market phase. May was meant to be a month when equity markets see some selling pressure going by the old adage of “sell in May and go away” but it has been anything but that. Major… Source link
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