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Rescuing Malaysian higher education from neoliberalism
New Mandala
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July 16, 2025
The global trend toward the neoliberalisation of higher education, characterised by market-driven practices, privatization, and financial austerity, poses serious threats to educational equity, quality, and academic freedom. Education...
Hong Leong Bank Launches Next-Generation Branches Designed for Enhanced Customer Experience and Interpersonal Connection
The Laotian Times
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July 16, 2025
The Bank’s innovative restructuring of its branch network has also led to winning the Best Branch Transformation Initiative in Asia Pacific award by The Asian Banker KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of Hong Leong Bank’s...
Trump's tariff rollout makes business community anxious
KTAL News - Texas, Louisiana
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July 16, 2025
President Trump’s approach to setting tariff rates is causing anxiety in the business community, with the trickling flow of letters to trade partners exacerbating concerns over hits to the economy. The president has sent two dozen letters to...
Government urged to ban drug-laced vape products in Malaysia
The Sun Daily
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July 16, 2025
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to introduce strict laws prohibiting vape products laced with illegal substances like synthetic drugs. Sarawak Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah...
Tiger prawn processor Camaroe gets nod from Bursa Malaysia to list
The Malaysian Star
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July 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Aquaculture group Camaroe Bhd has got the green light from Bursa Malaysia Securities to list on the ACE Market of the stock exchange. The group, which specialises in the farming and processing of black tiger prawns, said it its...
Bursa Malaysia easier at midday as cautious sentiments abound
The Malaysian Star
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July 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower on Wednesday, trading below the 1,520 level as investors remain cautious ahead of the looming United States (US) tariff negotiation deadline. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia...
KLIMS 2026 moves to mid-year slot, June 12 to 21 at MITEC – alternates with Malaysia Autoshow
Paultan
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July 16, 2025
It’s only been seven months since the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) was held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), but we already have news of the next instalment set to be held next year. If you are...
money Retiring OCBC chief Helen Wong drives synergies among markets, business units, bank insiders say
Asiaone
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July 16, 2025
SINGAPORE — One of OCBC Bank chief executive Helen Wong's greatest contributions is being a leader who fosters collaboration across its different markets and businesses to drive synergies, say the bank's insiders. Koh Li-San, head of funding and...
World Tourist Guide Challenge 2026 set in Lenggong Valley, Malaysia
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 15, 2025
Lenggong Valley to host global tourist guide competition highlighting heritage, innovation, sustainability, and the future of professional guiding. The World Tourist Guide Challenge will be held at Asia’s secret UNESCO World Heritage Site from...
Malaysia leaps 11 spots to 23rd in IMD world competitiveness list for 2025, best since 2020
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has jumped 11 places to 23rd in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, marking its best performance since 2020. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the leap is attributed to...
Sri Lanka, Malaysia plan 10,000 job quotas and visa-free travel for workers
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 16, 2025
Sri Lanka and Malaysia are advancing talks on creating new job opportunities for Sri Lankan nationals across multiple sectors in Malaysia. During the recent ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Malaysia, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held...
Türkiye, Malaysia aim to strengthen cooperation in Islamic finance
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Türkiye and Malaysia can and should work together in a time when the world is seeking more direction and clarity, the chairperson of a Malaysian center focusing on Islamic finance said in an interview published on Tuesday. "Türkiye and Malaysia...
Juneyao Airlines launches Kuala Lumpur service
Business Traveller
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July 14, 2025
KL International Airport (KLIA) continues to expand its international network with the arrival of Juneyao Airlines from China. The Chinese carrier now operates four nonstop flights a week from its Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) base,...
MALAYSIA CHAMPIONS ASEAN SKILLS AGENDA AT ATMC 2025: CALLS FOR STRONGER REGIONAL COLLABORATION
Macau Business
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July 15, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (KESUMA), together with its agency, the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), successfully hosted the ASEAN Training Market Conference...
Malaysia remains open to foreign stake in strategic assets: Loke
The Sun Daily
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July 15, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has a longstanding policy that allows foreign participation in its strategic assets, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. Citing MMC Corp Bhd’s divestment of its stake in MMC Ports Holdings Bhd to foreign entities, seen as...
The real cost of a cashless economy
TechCentral
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July 16, 2025
Remember the time when cash notes and clunky coins filled your wallet? Today, your wallet’s bill compartment and coin pockets are probably much emptier, while its card slots are overflowing with bank and retailer cards. You might even be a...
Weaponizing Neutrality: India’s Arms Trade as a Tool of Statecraft
International Policy Digest
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July 16, 2025
As the geopolitical landscape in the Indo-Pacific shifts at unprecedented speed, India’s quiet transformation from an arms importer to a defense exporter is emerging as a consequential force in regional security. Once a marginal player in the...
Traditional MBA degree back in business amid economic downturns, says Curtin University’s Shahid Ghauri
The West Australian
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July 14, 2025
Curtin University’s Shahid Ghauri expects a resurgence in demand for the traditional master of business administration degree as professionals look to enhance their skills amid a slowing economy and rapid artificial intelligence advancements. Dr...
Retiring OCBC chief Helen Wong drives synergies among markets, business units, bank insiders say
The Straits Times
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE – One of OCBC Bank chief executive Helen Wong’s greatest contributions is being a leader who fosters collaboration across its different markets and businesses to drive synergies, say the bank’s insiders. Ms Koh Li-San, head of funding...
Government to narrow trade deficit in transportation services sector
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 16, 2025
Government to narrow trade deficit in transportation services sector Published on: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Dark Mode: Off According to the latest data from the Department of Statistics...