<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>MELAKA (March 30): The new Melaka chief minister will be sworn in on Friday (March 31), according to state secretary Datuk Zaidi Johari.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a statement on Thursday, Zaidi said Melaka Governor&nbsp;Tun Mohd Ali Rustam had received a&nbsp;letter from Lendu assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali to resign as Melaka’s&nbsp;12th&nbsp;CM.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“The ceremony to present the letter of appointment, and the taking of the oath of office, loyalty and secrecy for the 13th CM is scheduled to be held at 3pm on Friday&nbsp;at the Dewan Seri Utama of the Melaka Governor’s Office,” the statement read.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Speculation about the appointment of a new Melaka CM began circulating on Wednesday, following messages that went viral on the WhatsApp application about the new CM's swearing-in ceremony that will take place on Friday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Among the names speculated to replace Sulaiman as the new Melaka CM is Tanjung Bidara assemblyman cum Melaka Umno Liaison Committee chairman&nbsp;Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.</p></div>

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The new Melaka chief minister will be sworn in on Friday (March 31), according to state secretary Datuk Zaidi Johari.

In a statement on Thursday, Zaidi said Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam had received a letter from Lendu assemblyman Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali to resign as Melaka’s 12th CM.

New Melaka CM to be sworn in on Friday, says state secretary

BANGKOK (April 28): Thai former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named the country's finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.

Former exec Pichai named as Thai finance minister, faces growth challenges

RIYADH (April 28): The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting commences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, to find solutions to a host of global challenges relating to humanitarian issues, the climate and the economy.

World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting commences in Riyadh

WASHINGTON (April 27): US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, as protesters outside criticised his support for Israel's war against Hamas.

Biden jabs Trump in election-year roast at correspondents' dinner

Companies Commission of Malaysia issues directive to Ewog’s trustee to freeze trust account funds

Companies Commission of Malaysia orders East West One Group’s trustee to freeze trust account funds

BEIRUT (April 28): France's foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah during a visit to Lebanon on Sunday, as Paris seeks to refine a roadmap that both sides could accept to ease tensions.

France's foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit

KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia is on a mission to explore various economic opportunities and attract new investments at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will last two days starting Sunday.

Anwar on a mission to explore economic opportunities, attract new investments at WEF

RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.

Anwar arrives in Riyadh for World Economic Forum Special Meeting

HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.

Selangor signs MOU with tech firms in Germany

(April 28): A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.

Fed repricing gives rise to new equities playbook in Asia

Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.

Jazz is their jam

<p>Boustead Properties Bhd will unveil its latest transit-oriented development in Mutiara Damansara in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024). A redevelopment project of the eCurve mall, which began operating in 2006 and was closed in 2021, The Lines will be part of the developer’s efforts to elevate the neighbourhood through the Mutiara Damansara revitalisation plan. The overall plan will take about 10 to 15 years to complete with an estimated gross development value of RM8.9 billion.</p>


Reimagining Mutiara Damansara

<p>Companies Commission of Malaysia issues directive to Ewog’s trustee to freeze trust account funds</p>


<p>(April 28):&nbsp;A higher-for-longer interest rate environment is burnishing the credentials of cheap Chinese stocks and driving value investment strategies in Asia.&nbsp;</p>


<p>HULU SELANGOR (April 27): The Selangor government, via several subsidiaries, including the Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or MBI, has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with several technology companies in Germany, in an effort to further develop the state.</p>


<p>RIYADH (April 28): Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday (April 27) night for a three-day working visit to participate in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting.&nbsp;</p>


<p>Jazz luminary Tay Cher Siang and songstress Janet Lee share their journey through the vibrant world of jazz, each shaped by unique encounters and cultural influences. For Tay, a chance encounter with Astrud Gilberto’s Corcovado sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, rooted in Malaysia’s rich tapestry of sounds and traditions. His eclectic approach to music, termed “cham cham jazz”, celebrates the country’s multicultural essence, blending diverse elements into a harmonious fusion.&nbsp;</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (April 28): Malaysia is on a mission to explore various economic opportunities and attract new investments at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which will last two days starting Sunday.</p>


<p>BANGKOK (April 28): Thai former energy executive Pichai Chunhavajira was named the country's finance minister on Sunday, facing a tough task to revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.</p>


<p>RIYADH (April 28): The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Special Meeting commences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia&nbsp;on Sunday, to find solutions to a host of global challenges relating to humanitarian issues, the climate and the economy.&nbsp;</p>


<p>WASHINGTON (April 27): US&nbsp;President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, as protesters outside criticised his support for Israel's war against Hamas.</p>


<p>BEIRUT (April 28): France's foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah during a visit to Lebanon on Sunday, as Paris seeks to refine a roadmap that both sides could accept to ease tensions.</p>
