Economy of Malaysia

MetLife Plans to Strengthen Malaysia Presence with New Center of Excellence

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Professional services, Insurance, Companies, Economy of Malaysia, Malaysia, AmMetLife, AmBank, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines, MetLife

MetLife (NYSE:MET) is building a new Center of Excellence (CoE) for finance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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  • MetLife (NYSE:MET) is building a new Center of Excellence (CoE) for finance in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • We are delighted to open our new center in Kuala Lumpur, said Rick Butler, MetLifes Vice President, Finance Transformation, Asia.
  • In addition to this CoE, MetLife has other centers of excellence in Asia, including a technology and operations hub in Malaysia and LumenLab , an innovation center in Singapore.
  • MetLife also established a strategic partnership with AmBank Group in Malaysia in 2014 and came together as AmMetLife.

Global Palm Oil Market Analysis & Outlook (2019-2023): Wilmar International Limited, IOI Corporation Berhad, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, and PT Astra International are the Leading Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Manufacturing, Chemicals, Plastics, Retail, Food, Beverage, Palm oil production in Malaysia, Palm oil production in Indonesia, Palm oil, Agriculture, Companies, Economy of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, IOI Group, Palm kernel, Wilmar International, TSH Resources

Global Palm Oil Market: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2019-2023) provides an extensive research and detailed analysis of the present market along with future outlook.

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  • Global Palm Oil Market: Industry Analysis & Outlook (2019-2023) provides an extensive research and detailed analysis of the present market along with future outlook.
  • Wilmar International Limited, IOI Corporation Berhad, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad and PT Astra International, and Tbk (AALI) are profiled along with their respective financials and growth strategies.
  • The major palm oil product types available in the market place are Crude Palm Oil (CPO), Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO) and Palm Kernel Cake.
  • The market is trending with rising red palm oil demand in developing nations and growing shift towards palm oil crop transplanting.

ZEE5 Deepens its Presence in Malaysia With Celcom in Partnership With Apigate

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Axiata, Celcom, Anand, Economy of Malaysia, Companies, Malaysia

In a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer-ZEE5 Global, announced ZEE5's partnership with Celcom, Malaysia's premier and most experienced telecom operator.

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  • In a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer-ZEE5 Global, announced ZEE5's partnership with Celcom, Malaysia's premier and most experienced telecom operator.
  • This partnership will provide Celcom customers a secure and convenient payment mode, through Apigate's Direct Carrier Billing API, to subscribe to ZEE5's rich content bouquet.
  • "As we rapidly expand our partnerships across the Globe, we're happy to announce Celcom as our first partnership in the South East Asian region.
  • We're already seeing a strong response in Malaysia, and partnering with a leading telecom operator like Celcom will enable us to quickly scale up awareness and access to ZEE5 among their huge customer base," adds Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer- ZEE5 Global .

PETRONAS Introduces New Trackside Fluid Engineer to Formula 1 Following Global Talent Search

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Petronas, Prime Minister's Department, Companies, Economy of Malaysia, Malaysia

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) , a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, today introduced Stephanie Travers as the successful candidate following its global search for a new Trackside Fluid Engineer.

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  • PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) , a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, today introduced Stephanie Travers as the successful candidate following its global search for a new Trackside Fluid Engineer.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Stephanie on-board as a new PETRONAS Trackside Fluid Engineer (PTFE) today," said D'Arrigo.
  • The PETRONAS Trackside Fluid Engineer programme has been part of our partnership from the very beginning; it's an important pillar in our hunt for performance and reliability.
  • Technical partner since 2010, PETRONAS has co-engineered PETRONAS Primax fuel, PETRONAS Syntium engine oil and PETRONAS Tutela gearbox fluid, in close collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport, Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) , and PETRONAS Fluid Technology Solutions.

PETRONAS Introduces New Trackside Fluid Engineer to Formula 1 Following Global Talent Search

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Petronas, Prime Minister's Department, Companies, Economy of Malaysia, Malaysia

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) , a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, today introduced Stephanie Travers as the successful candidate following its global search for a new Trackside Fluid Engineer.

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  • PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) , a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, today introduced Stephanie Travers as the successful candidate following its global search for a new Trackside Fluid Engineer.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Stephanie on-board as a new PETRONAS Trackside Fluid Engineer (PTFE) today," said D'Arrigo.
  • The PETRONAS Trackside Fluid Engineer programme has been part of our partnership from the very beginning; it's an important pillar in our hunt for performance and reliability.
  • Technical partner since 2010, PETRONAS has co-engineered PETRONAS Primax fuel, PETRONAS Syntium engine oil and PETRONAS Tutela gearbox fluid, in close collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport, Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) , and PETRONAS Fluid Technology Solutions.

Hamilton and Bottas Keep Their Cool at the Global Launch of PETRONAS Syntium with °CoolTech™ in Turin

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Petronas, Prime Minister's Department, Companies, Economy of Malaysia, Malaysia

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport joined guests at PETRONAS' state-of-the-art Research & Technology Centre in Turin for the launch of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech in a dynamic Formula One pit stop competition to determine who could keep their cool under pressure.

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  • Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport joined guests at PETRONAS' state-of-the-art Research & Technology Centre in Turin for the launch of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech in a dynamic Formula One pit stop competition to determine who could keep their cool under pressure.
  • Participants kept their cool under the pressure of the clock while replacing all four wheels as the drivers skilfully managed the tyre guns.
  • The activities demonstrated the advantages of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech - fighting excessive engine heat and performing in the most high-pressure conditions.
  • The new range of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech lubricants will be available globally in a phased launch from March 2019.

Hamilton and Bottas Keep Their Cool at the Global Launch of PETRONAS Syntium with °CoolTech™ in Turin

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Petronas, Prime Minister's Department, Companies, Economy of Malaysia, Malaysia

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport joined guests at PETRONAS' state-of-the-art Research & Technology Centre in Turin for the launch of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech in a dynamic Formula One pit stop competition to determine who could keep their cool under pressure.

Key Points: 
  • Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport joined guests at PETRONAS' state-of-the-art Research & Technology Centre in Turin for the launch of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech in a dynamic Formula One pit stop competition to determine who could keep their cool under pressure.
  • Participants kept their cool under the pressure of the clock while replacing all four wheels as the drivers skilfully managed the tyre guns.
  • The activities demonstrated the advantages of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech - fighting excessive engine heat and performing in the most high-pressure conditions.
  • The new range of PETRONAS Syntium with CoolTech lubricants will be available globally in a phased launch from March 2019.

ZEE5 and Dialog Announce a Strategic Partnership to Bring the Largest Bouquet of Premium Regional Content to Sri Lanka

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Thursday, February 21, 2019
Dialog Axiata, Axiata, Vodafone, Axiata Group, Economy of Malaysia, Companies, Malaysia

Speaking about the association, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer - ZEE5 Global said, "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Dialog Axiata for our launch in Sri Lanka.

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  • Speaking about the association, Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer - ZEE5 Global said, "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Dialog Axiata for our launch in Sri Lanka.
  • Sri Lanka is rapidly developing into an exciting market for entertainment content, and we look forward to jointly exploring this opportunity with Dialog Axiata."
  • This affiliation strengthens the content portfolio offered by Dialog ViU by opening one of the region's best content libraries to our customers.
  • Dialog customers can now watch the best content on the best video network in Sri Lanka at any time, from anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen without commercials."

CIMB-Principal Asset Management Group Achieves RM80 Billion AUM in 2018

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Professional services, Finance, Insurance, CIMB, Khazanah Nasional, Exchange-traded fund, Companies, Economy of Malaysia, Malaysia, Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings, Zafrul Aziz

The firm was also bestowed the Best Wealth Manager in Malaysia at The Asset Triple A Private Banking, Wealth Management, Investment and Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Awards 2018.

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  • The firm was also bestowed the Best Wealth Manager in Malaysia at The Asset Triple A Private Banking, Wealth Management, Investment and Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Awards 2018.
  • CIMB-Principal Asset Management Berhad (CIMB-Principal) is a premier asset management company with regional investment capabilities.
  • CIMB-Principal aspires to be Southeast Asias most valued investment management company offering total asset management solutions.
  • Its regionally integrated team of dedicated investment professionals offers expertise ranging from equity, fixed income, cash management, and Shariah-compliant fund management.

Saturna Sdn Bhd Wins Best ESG Investment Initiative at Islamic Business & Finance Southeast Asia Awards

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Professional services, Consulting, Finance, Economy of Malaysia, Malaysia, Amana Mutual Funds Trust, Economy, Minister of Finance Incorporated, DRB-HICOM

Saturna Sdn Bhd , a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Saturna Capital Corporation , received the Best ESG Investment Initiative Award during the Islamic Business & Finance Southeast Asia Awards held on December 4, 2018.

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  • Saturna Sdn Bhd , a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Saturna Capital Corporation , received the Best ESG Investment Initiative Award during the Islamic Business & Finance Southeast Asia Awards held on December 4, 2018.
  • We are honored to have been awarded Best ESG Investment Initiative at the second annual Southeast Asia Awards, said Shahariah Shaharudin, acting President of Saturna Sdn Bhd.
  • In June 2017, Saturna Sdn Bhd joined the leading edge of asset managers integrating Islamic and sustainable investment strategies with the launch of the ICD Global Sustainable Fund .
  • Saturna Sdn Bhd, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saturna Capital Corporation that specializes in Islamic-compliant investment advisory services for individuals and institutions.