Najib's aide appointed to Tanjong Energy board after 1MDB acquisition, documents show

Aug 30

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Shortly after 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) announced that it was acquiring Tanjong Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd for RM8.

Women power - Driving the nation forward: Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of Housing and Local Government

Aug 30

One of the most adored and respected women in Malaysia — Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali was conferred the title Ibu Negara (Mother of the Nation) this month by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) for her lifelong contribution to the nation, in conjunction with this year’s National Women’s Day which fell on Aug 25.

I-Bhd 2Q net profit down 51% as unbilled sales shrink

Aug 29

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): I-Bhd's net profit fell 51% to RM10.

Maybank sees another 25 bps OPR cut before year end

Aug 29

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) expects another 25 basis point (bps) cut in Bank Negara Malaysia's overnight policy rate (OPR) to 2.

Najib's grip over 1MDB tightened six months after becoming PM

Aug 29

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Six months after Datuk Seri Najib Razak was appointed Prime Minister in 2009, a new article was added to Terengganu Investment Authority Bhd's (TIA) articles of association to grant him significant control over the company, which eventually became 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

Sime Darby Property to grow recurring income base to 10% of revenue

Aug 29

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Sime Darby Property Bhd is looking to grow its recurring income base to 10% of total revenue, from the current 6%, over the next five years, as it embarks on its transformation to expand into the key growth sectors of industrial and logistics development.