<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>（吉隆坡2日讯）KUB Malaysia Bhd今早上涨7.41%，因该集团把前第二财长拿督斯里佐哈里调任为非执行主席，以取代被调任为独立非执行董事的Datuk Ahmad Ibnihajar。</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>截至早上9点09分，该股升3仙，至43.5仙，共570万股成交。</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>此前，佐哈里是KUB的非独立董事。目前，他通过JAG Capital Holdings私人有限公司间接持有KUB的1亿7807万股。</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

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（吉隆坡2日讯）KUB Malaysia Bhd今早上涨7.41%，因该集团把前第二财长拿督斯里佐哈里调任为非执行主席，以取代被调任为独立非执行董事的Datuk Ahmad Ibnihajar。

截至早上9点09分，该股升3仙，至43.5仙，共570万股成交。

此前，佐哈里是KUB的非独立董事。目前，他通过JAG Capital Holdings私人有限公司间接持有KUB的1亿7807万股。

 

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佐哈里担任非执行主席 刺激KUB涨7.41%

Canadian police on Friday made arrests linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, a source directly familiar with the matter said.

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Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday after a softer-than-expected jobs report revived hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year, while gains in Apple and Amgen also helped.

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Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao has unveiled a five-pronged manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election.

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Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi hopes more Johoreans living outside Johor will return to the state and contribute ideas to ensure progress and development in the state that they were born in.

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KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday:

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Seventy-eight property owners in Hatten Square, Melaka, have obtained a summary judgement from the High Court there against the main developer, MDSA Development Sdn Bhd, which requires the company to pay them RM2.009 million in rental arrears for a mix of commercial and residential units, and the return of RM591,143.90 as payment for refurbishments that were never done.

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KUALA LUMPUR (May 3): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday:

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Perak Mufti Datuk Seri Wan Zahidi Wan Teh said accusing any party of insulting Islam must be proven before considering a boycott.

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the assurance that salary increase for civil servants starting this December, as announced two days ago, can be implemented through strict financial management.

Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the projected salary adjustment, estimated to cost over RM10 billion from next year onward, is feasible with disciplined financial oversight.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao has unveiled a five-pronged manifesto for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) state by-election.

Themed 'Kekal Kuala Kubu', the manifesto focuses on economic aspects; facilities; environment and recreation; heritage and culture; and the people's well-being.

Stern action will be taken against retailers, distributors and importers of products with labels discriminating against palm oil, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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The Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services Malaysia (Cuepacs) has urged all parties not to politicise the issue regarding the welfare of civil servants, including the pay hike announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (May 1).

Its president, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, said Cuepacs was disappointed when the issue of a pay hike for civil servants was politicised to the extent that it gave rise to the move to frustrate the government's intention by denying support in Parliament.

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Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday after a softer-than-expected jobs report revived hopes of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year, while gains in Apple and Amgen also helped.

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Canadian police on Friday made arrests linked to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the province of British Columbia in June 2023, a source directly familiar with the matter said.

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（吉隆坡3日讯）PN17公司砂拉越电缆（Sarawak Cable Bhd）非独立非执行副主席Datuk Seri Fong Joo Chung下台，即时生效。