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Chery Malaysia 2024: Expansion, New Models, Commitment To Customer Satisfaction
Chery Auto Malaysia is gearing up for an exciting year ahead, with plans to expand its dealership network and introduce new Chery products to the Malaysian market. After a successful brand introduction in mid-2023, Chery Auto Malaysia aims to solidify its presence and enhance the driving experience for Malaysian consumers.
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After Funding 12 Startups In 2023, Artem Ventures Is Hungry
Artem Ventures has announced the closing of a successful first year of funding emerging startups and SMEs in Malaysia. Since November 2022, the VC said it has invested in 12 local companies including Kiddocare, du-it, MADCash, and Qwork.
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1.4 Million EPF Members To Get RM500, Total Of RM708 Million Dispersed
The Employees Provident Fund has announced the disbursement of a RM708 million Government Additional Contribution incentive to 1.4 million EPF members aged between 40 and under 55, allocated to individuals with EPF savings of RM10,000 and below in their Account 1 as of 24 February 2023.
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Silverlake Axis Appoints CSO To Be Based In Malaysia
Silverlake Axis has announced the appointment of Anil Singh Gill as Chief Sustainability Officer who will be based in Malaysia who will be responsible for the group’s ESG initiatives.
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No Additional Charges For 5G Access, Says Fahmi Fadzli
The Malaysian Minister of Communication, Ahmad Fahmi Fadzil on X, has announced that users will not face any additional fees or charges to access the 5G network.
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PDRM Thwarts PETRONAS Diesel Syndicate; 27 Arrested In RM 12 Million Fraudulent Operation
ROYAL MALAYSIA POLICE (RMP), through the COMMERCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (CCID), has successfully dismantled a syndicate involved in the misappropriation of PETRONAS diesel oil along the East Coast.
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PADU: We Need The Answers
By: Dr. Sheila Ramalingam, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya
The launch of Malaysia’s Central Database Hub (PADU) has taken centre stage in the local news recently. The rakyat is encouraged to register with PADU and update their personal information. However, when one attempts to do just that, one would find that PADU is devoid of personal information, which means that it is not an exercise of verification and update, but an exercise in data entry.
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Qualcomm Unveils Groundbreaking Automotive Innovations At CES 2024
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has taken center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, showcasing its industry-leading position and the expansive capabilities of its Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio. The comprehensive suite of products is set to define the future of automotive technology, offering breakthrough solutions in AI-enabled digital cockpits, connected car technologies, and advanced driver assistance systems.
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Hang Seng Index Futures: Bears Are Strengthening Their Grip
Following the bearish breakout, the HSIF continued drifting lower yesterday, falling 36 pts to close at 16,217 pts.
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Confronting Fragmentation And Dealing With Uncertainty
By Evelyn S. Devadason, University Malaya
What can we expect from 2024?
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Global Trade Outlook projects a stronger trade growth of 3.3% in 2024 relative to 2023. The 2024 trade forecast should be read with caution given the 2.9% predicted slowdown in global growth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), continued global uncertainty (linked to geopolitical tensions, monetary policy- and financial market volatility) and fragmentation of the world order.
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