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Gobind To Announce DNB New Board Of Directors Tomorrow
Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the newly appointed Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo will announce the new board of directors for Digital Nasional Berhad and share more updates on the development of the 5G rollout plans.
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Telco Shares Lift Bursa Higher At Midday
Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at the midday break on Wednesday, supported by continuous buying in selected heavyweight counters, especially in the telecommunications and media sectors.
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PETRA Initiates Water Service Transformation For Next Decade
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is taking decisive steps towards revolutionising water services over the next decade, announced through the National Water Services Commission (SPAN).
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GFM Receives Green Light From Bursa For Transfer
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad announces the transfer of the shares of GFM Services Berhad from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Securities under the “Industrial Products & Services” sector.
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Capital A Chief Fernandes Defers Retirement, Renews Contract For 5 Years
Capital A Chief Fernandes Defers Retirement, Renews Contract For 5 Years
Capital A’s Tony Fernandes said on Wednesday (Apr 24) he has agreed to put aside retirement plans and has signed a new five-year contract to continue as chief executive of the company, the operator of budget airline group AirAsia.
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UMC’s New Production Facility Seen As Fuel For Growth
PhilipCapital says it remains positive on UMC’s growth prospects following a recent update meeting. UMC has relocated its warehouse to the new facility to facilitate the expansion of its cleanroom facilities. The group’s monthly production capacity currently stands at c.420k, a 40% increase from the previous 300k. The production capacity is expected to reach 600k, effectively doubling its previous capacity by Dec24. The new space allows for further capacity expansion through the installation of more manufacturing lines.
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Commentary: Millions Lost As SMS Online Scams Become Active Once Again
It took just a momentary lapse in judgment for many Malaysians to fall for a scam.
The text message received may look legitimate — even expected. Often, after some form of personal information which had already been stolen over time, a person signs up for text alerts from a bank or shopping networks to confirm each time she made a new purchase. And that step to protect one’s self, ironically, is what may turn the person to an easy target.
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BMI Predicts Moderate Growth In Malaysian Consumer Spending For 2024
BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has released its outlook for consumer spending in Malaysia for the year 2024, expressing cautious optimism as the country’s economic recovery continues to strengthen.
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Axis REIT Off To A Good Start With Higher Core Net Income, Says MIDF Research
Axis Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Axis Reit) 1QFY24 earnings met expectations, making up 26% and 24% of MIDF’s and consensus’ full year estimates respectively.
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UK Developer Targets Msia, S’pore For Prime Property In Ealing
Following an increasing demand seen for UK investment opportunities, UK’s leading property developer, Barratt London, will be launching Royal Gateway to Singapore & Malaysian investors on 4th and 5th May 2024. Royal Gateway is located in the popular hotspot of Acton, in the thriving London Borough of Ealing.
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