Prashant Chadha joins Mercer as CEO Malaysia
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), announced the appointment of Prashant Chadha to the…
Malaysia Economy Grew 4.7% in Fourth Quarter 2018
The Malaysian economy grew by 4.7% in the fourth quarter of 2018, the Bank Negara Malaysia announced in a statement. Private sector activity remained the main driver of growth, while…
Lazada Malaysia Appoints Leo Chow as CEO
Lazada Malaysia has appointed Leo Chow as its Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Christophe Lejeune. Chow, who took on the role in January, will lead the strategic development and growth of…
Kerjaya Prospek Bags RM280 Million Construction Contract
Kerjaya Prospek Group Berhad’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd accepted a letter of award worth RM280 million from HCK Builders Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of HCK Capital Group…
Hartalega Q3 PAT Rose at RM119 Mil
Hartalega Holdings Berhad, the nitrile glove manufacturer, delivered improved results for its third quarter ended 31 December 2018, with a profit after tax (PAT) of RM119.3 million, up by 5.5…
IOSCO GEM Committee Elects SC Chairman to Vice Chair
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman, Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, has been elected the vice chair of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Growth and Emerging Markets (GEM) Committee.…
SC Introduces Framework to Facilitate Trading of Digital Assets in Malaysia
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) amended its Guidelines on Recognised Markets to introduce new requirements for electronic platforms that facilitate the trading of digital assets. Under the revised guidelines, any…