Solarvest Holdings Bhd has appointed its group chief strategy officer Liew Chee Ing as an executive director, effective Monday.

Solarvest appoints chief strategy officer Liew Chee Ing as executive director

Samsung Malaysia Electronics has introduced the latest NEO QLED TV and BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics president Danny Kim said that the new range of NEO QLED TVs and BESPOKE Refrigerators were designed to elevate customer’s home experience in unique ways.

Samsung Malaysia introduces NEO QLED TV and BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer refrigerator

IWD 2023: 30 Malaysian female personalities share their secret to success

Yesterday, retail groups proposed that shops in retail centres should be allowed to serve fully-vaccinated customers if 70% of their front-facing staff have been completely inoculated against Covid-19.

The Edge Says: Vaccinating 70% of front-facing staff in malls is a good start — but patrons would be much more reassured if all workers were completely immunised

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets and Johor Premium Outlets, which are celebrating their 5th-year and 10th-year anniversaries respectively, are offering a sale of up to 80% discount from Dec 23 till Jan 1 to commemorate the events, which coincide with the Christmas festivities.

Up to 80% savings await visitors at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, Johor Premium Outlets this Christmas season

It’s not often that a capital citygetsa brand new, beating heart but Kuala Lumpur is about to with the new Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC).

Event: A spectacular soiree

Martell Malaysia is taking the cognac experience into uncharted waters with a Be Curious pop-up event called Martell H.O.M.E., short for House of Martell Entertainment. Set in the lush greenery of Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort, Martell H.O.M.E. will be open to welcome curious explorers from Nov 6 to 11.

Martell comes H.O.M.E. in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 3): OSK Property recently launched the first phase of Shorea Park – a nature-inspired master-planned development – in the mature town of Puchong.

OSK Property making its mark on Puchong

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 17): With interstate travel allowed now that the vaccination threshold has reached 90%, industry experts are hopeful to see signs of recovery in the hotel sector as early as the end of the year, driven by domestic tourism.

Hospitality sector heading for recovery

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 31): Comprising just 60 exclusive apartments and 10 duplex penthouses in a 6-storey rectilinear building, The Cedar is a 4.2-acre freehold development sitting on a small plateau in the heart of Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.

The Cedar in Damansara Heights unveiled

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 31): Comedy is a science, an intellectual exercise that can be learnt, says British-Malaysian stand-up comic Phil Wang, who digs into his heritage to crack up his audience. Wang was raised in Sabah until age 16, when he moved back to the UK — he was born in Stoke-On-Trent — for further studies. Introverted and serious, he finds comedy “a form of self-therapy, a way out of social anxiety”.

Funny fellow

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 14): Bordering Kota Damansara, Kampung Sungai Penchala and Mutiara Damansara, the township of Damansara Perdana has gained some traction, owing to the revival of Empire City Damansara 2, with Central Park Damansara as its proposed name. The upcoming completion of the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) and remaining pockets of land to be developed are also providing a boost to the area.

Damansara Perdana sees renewed interest

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Tropicana Corp Bhd on Dec 5 will unveil its latest product — Tropicana Journey Collection —which will feature resort-themed developments. Starting off the collection are two projects — Tropicana Grandhill in Genting Highlands and Tropicana Cenang on the island of Langkawi.<...

Tropicana to unveil its resort-themed collection

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Traditionally, corporate events and business retreats have been limited to stuffy hotels and boardrooms, but Desaru Coast Destination Resort has decided to switch things up with "Corporate Events, Reimagined", a programme that redefines meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) packages.

Of man + MICE

Apple Inc has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the start-up’s technology to power some new features coming to the iPhone later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Apple intensifies talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features

The Perak government is expected to establish cooperation with Star Group Industries (SGI), a leading South Korean company with experience in the production of downstream products of rare earth elements (REE).

Perak to collaborate with rare earth elements company from South Korea, says MB

Global stocks were higher on Friday, as Big Tech gains lifted Wall Street shares, while Japan's yen sank to a 34-year low after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept monetary policy loose.

Global stocks gain on Big Tech lift; yen slides to 34-year low

The creation of Flexible Account 3 for anytime withdrawals from May 11 means Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can choose to take out up to a third of the balance in their existing Wellbeing Account 2.

Who pays for anytime EPF withdrawals?

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.

Thyssenkrupp sells stake in steel unit to Czech billionaire Kretinsky

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

BCorp, Capital A, AAX, YNH, Sam Engineering, Turiya, Gadang, Microlink, Nestle, Wiradani, D&O, Homeritz, Unisem

(April 26): HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court claim brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co film financing.

HSBC wins £1.3 bil suit over Disney film finance scandal

KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.

KUB extends deadline for CCB MGO a second time

EVENING 5: Five things you need to know today

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

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KNM Group Bhd said it is seeking court sanction for a new scheme of arrangement with its creditors. The PN17 group is also seeking a further extension of time to submit its regularisation plan.

KNM seeks fresh scheme of arrangement with creditors

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the US and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

The creation of Flexible Account 3 for anytime withdrawals from May 11 means Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can choose to take out up to a third of the balance in their existing Wellbeing Account 2.

(April 26):&nbsp;HSBC Holdings Plc successfully fought off a London court&nbsp;claim&nbsp;brought by a group of investors in a £1.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) lawsuit over tax breaks linked to Walt Disney Co&nbsp;film financing.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 26):&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare Bhd, through its premier educational institution&nbsp;KPJ Healthcare University (KPJU),&nbsp;has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday with Trusx Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Trustr), a global digital health organisation, as an initiative to revolutionise&nbsp;healthcare.

KPJ Healthcare, Trusx Malaysia collaborate for AI-driven healthcare solutions

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Friday as most megacap growth stocks rose after robust quarterly results from Alphabet pushed its market value over US$2 trillion (RM9.5 trillion), while an in-line inflation reading calmed interest rate jitters.

Wall Street rises as Big Tech charges higher

KUB Malaysia Bhd has extended the deadline for its mandatory general offer for Central Cables Bhd (CCB) a second time to May 20 from April 30, according to its latest filing on Bursa Malaysia.

US equity funds registered their fourth successive weekly outflows in the week ended April 24, hit by fading expectations for rate cuts this year.

US equity funds see fourth straight week of outflows amid rate cut reassessment

HULU SELANGOR (April 28): The Ministry of Health (MOH) stands by its decision to amend the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to bridge the gap between the parallel pathway programme (PPP) and the local medical degree programme, despite objections from some parties.

Health Ministry stands by decision to amend Medical Act 1971

Fast-fashion firm&nbsp;Shein&nbsp;has been drawn under the scope of flagship&nbsp;European Union (EU) rules designed to clamp down on illegal and harmful content online, aimed at stopping the spread of counterfeit items on the platform.

EU hits fast-fashion giant Shein with new digital rules

FRANKFURT/BERLIN/PRAGUE (April 26): Thyssenkrupp&nbsp;will sell a 20% stake in its steel business to the energy holding controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel&nbsp;Kretinsky, a major breakthrough for the German conglomerate after years of unsuccessful attempts to divest the unit.

Global&nbsp;stocks were higher on Friday, as Big Tech gains lifted Wall Street shares, while Japan's yen&nbsp;sank to a&nbsp;34-year low after the Bank of Japan (BOJ)&nbsp;kept&nbsp;monetary policy loose.

WASHINGTON (April 26):&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for additional air defence systems to be sent to Kyiv to help protect against Russian strikes, adding that a pause in US&nbsp;funding had helped Moscow seize the initiative.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for air defence systems as allies meet

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (April 26, 2024)

Baltic Exchange shipping updates: April 26, 2024

The Perak government is expected to establish cooperation with Star Group Industries (SGI), a leading South Korean company with experience in the production of downstream products of rare earth elements (REE).

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