Women power: In love with the world of banking
Passion and determination — these are the two words that keep Hong Leong Investment Bank’s (HLIB) group managing director and CEO Lee Jim Leng at the top of her game in her career as a banker.
Women power: Courage and discipline make a lady fighter jet pilot
“Blue skies, white clouds and the aircraft performing at your will… is a feeling that you cannot get anywhere else,” says Mejar Patricia Yapp Syau Yin, the first MiG-29 female fighter pilot in Asia, and the only female fighter jet pilot in Malaysia.
Women power: 'Prove your capabilities by challenging yourself'
It was curiosity that enticed Sayani Saidon to find out more about the job of a firefighter and the more she found out, the greater her desire to be part of a rescue team.
Najib's aide appointed to Tanjong Energy board after 1MDB acquisition, documents show
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
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.
Park Regent at Desa ParkCity hits 80% take-up in a month
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Park Regent by the Water (Park Regent), the latest high-rise luxury residential project in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur has achieved 80% take-up in a month after its official launch end of July.
Maybank sees another 25 bps OPR cut before year end
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.
A rare investment opportunity at TemasyaGlenmarie
Shah Alam was Malaysia’s first master-planned city after the country’s independence in 1957.
Najib's grip over 1MDB tightened six months after becoming PM
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).
Tokyo remains the safest city in the world
PETALING JAYA (Aug 29): Japan’s Tokyo (pictured) is the safest city globally, according to the Safe Cities Index (SCI) by The Economist Intelligence Unit, a research and analysis division under The Economist Group.
