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The planned IPO of Sime Darby Motors could take place later this year, according to an unnamed source. Sime Darby looks to list automotive unit It invited banks last Thursday to pitch for the advisor role in an initial public offering potentially worth US$ 500 million (RM1.59 billion)

Steven Sim | Extremism and religious travails tainting Ramadan In this Muslim holy month of Ramadan, where the Islamic fasting tradition taught us the value of moderation, self-sacrifice and charity, the world is unfortunately experiencing the unfolding of extremism everywhere. The sectarian politic …

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) — A total of 255,983 Malaysians, or only 0.88 per cent of the country’s population, had pledged their organs between 1997 and May 31 this year, Organ Donation Public Awareness Action Committee chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said today. He said majority of t …

KOTA BAHARU, May 21 (Bernama) — Tabung Haji (TH) Travel and Services Sdn Bhd is aiming for sales of RM3 million this year from its tourism, umrah and haj packages in the eastern region covering Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. Eastern region manager Ahmad Zawawee Mohd Nor said last year, the s …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is confident sales from the lifestyle segment will double this year, says Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Wong Lai Sum. She said Matrade would focus on promoting fashion-related programmes this year …

Global travel budgets (and those of Malaysians) on the rise in 2014 but travellers are demanding more value out of it. MALAYSIANS are raring to travel even more this year! They are amongst the nationalities most likely to increase their travel budget this year according to a recent survey. On averag …

KUALA LUMPUR: The underwater search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in a narrowed area has entered a crucial 48-hour period ending today, which could lead to a review of operations. Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said: “It is at a crucial juncture as the Joi …

JOHOR BAHARU, April 15 (Bernama) — The bilateral trade between Malaysia and China is expected to maintain a double-digit growth this year, boosted by active promotion and trade expo participations for both countries, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade). Its Director …

KOTA KINABALU, April 15 (Bernama) — The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism office here carried out 49,093 inspections during its ‘Ops Harga’ operations between January and April 7 this year. State Community Development and Consumer Affairs minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid …