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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Reigns as Malaysia's Number 1 Private University in THE World University Rankings 2022

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Monday, September 6, 2021
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SERI ISKANDAR, Malaysia, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is the top rankingprivate university in Malaysia according tothe Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 release, and successfully placed as second among Malaysian universities.In the latest rankings,the university has improved its position across three metrics, namely citations, research and international outlook.

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  • SERI ISKANDAR, Malaysia, Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is the top rankingprivate university in Malaysia according tothe Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 release, and successfully placed as second among Malaysian universities.In the latest rankings,the university has improved its position across three metrics, namely citations, research and international outlook.
  • For the first time, UTP has broken into the 501-600 band, rising from its previous band of 601-800.
  • This is by far the university's highest achievement since its debut in 2017.
  • "This achievement is one of the testaments that UTP is very determined in delivering its commitment towards all our stakeholders especially our parent company PETRONAS, students, parents, sponsors and collaborators.

Central Global Berhad Makes Two Board Appointments

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Main Market-listed Central Global Berhad ("Central Global") is pleased to announce the appointments of Yang Hormat Mulia ("YHM") Tengku Dato' Indera Abu Bakar Ahmad ("Tengku Abu Bakar") and Encik Shaharuddin bin Abdullah ("Encik Shaharuddin") as non-executive directors of the Group.

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  • KUALA LUMPUR, June 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Main Market-listed Central Global Berhad ("Central Global") is pleased to announce the appointments of Yang Hormat Mulia ("YHM") Tengku Dato' Indera Abu Bakar Ahmad ("Tengku Abu Bakar") and Encik Shaharuddin bin Abdullah ("Encik Shaharuddin") as non-executive directors of the Group.
  • YHM Tengku Abu Bakar, 36, has a background in strategic planning, specialising in health-related, e-commerce and information technology businesses.
  • He is also a director of Bookdoc Holdings Sdn Bhd, which operates a mobile application connecting patients with medical professionals.
  • He holds a Master in Social Science from University Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Diploma in Forensic Investigation from University Malaya.

Alegion Teams with Malaysian Government Agency to Expand Machine Learning Workforce Opportunities

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alegion Inc., a leading training data platform provider for machine learning, and Malaysian government agency Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera (Yayasan Peneraju) announce their agreement for Alegion to provide training and certification in machine learning data labeling, addressing the rapidly evolving technologies of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Alegion Inc., a leading training data platform provider for machine learning, and Malaysian government agency Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera (Yayasan Peneraju) announce their agreement for Alegion to provide training and certification in machine learning data labeling, addressing the rapidly evolving technologies of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
  • Alegion, based in Austin, TX, provides a complete training data solution for enterprise-grade machine learning.
  • Alegion's training data platform enables efficient and accurate annotation of video, images, and text to support advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence initiatives.
  • Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera is an agency under the Malaysian Prime Minister's Department focused on strengthening capacity building towards sustainable Bumiputera talent.

Dubai-based Bin Zayed Group inks strategic partnership with Widad Business Group to jointly develop Widad@Langkasuka in Langkawi

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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Widad Business Group founder and group executive chairman Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal.

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  • Widad Business Group founder and group executive chairman Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal.
  • The agreement was signed by Widad Business Group executive director Dato' Dr Rizal and Bin Zayed International Group Managing Director Sheikh Midhat Kidwai, paving the way for both parties to jointly develop and construct Widad@Langkasuka.
  • BZI is part of the Bin Zayed Group of Companies, a Dubai-based conglomerate that specialises in construction and energy, trading and industry, real estate, technology and financial services.
  • Meanwhile, Widad Business Group is a wholly Bumiputera private company owned by Kedah-born Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal Opat bin Abdullah, who is also a majority stakeholder of Bursa-listed Widad Group Berhad and Dataprep Holdings Berhad.

The One Minerals Mining Owner Looi Kam Yong Announces Dymm Sultan Ibrahim of Johor as Advisor to Mining Project

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Looi Kam Yong Announces Dymm Sultan Ibrahim of Johor as Advisor to Mining Project in Pengerang, Kota Tinggi, Johor Darul Takzim.

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    In June 2020, Looi Kam Yong had a meeting with His Majesty DYMM Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, the Sultan of Johor, to discuss the prospective mining exercise.
  • Several topics such as heavy machine logistics, employment, traffic flow, mining land availability, and Material Exportation were discussed.
  • Further, DYMM Tuanku was exclusively appointed as a Special Advisor of the envisaged Mining Project that has been undertaken by Looi Kam Yong's Company, The One Minerals Mining Sdn Bhd, and will oversee the progress of the mining exercise.
  • This is due to a 3 tier industry revitalization that will take place as a result of the aforementioned logistical needs of the Mining Exercise.

Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin Joins ExxonMobil Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) said today that Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin has joined its board of directors.

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  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) said today that Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin has joined its board of directors.
  • Wan Zulkiflee served from 2015 to 2020 as president and group chief executive officer of Petronas, the national oil and gas company of Malaysia.
  • We welcome Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee to our board, said Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer.
  • With the election of Wan Zulkiflee, the ExxonMobil board will increase to 11 directors, 10 of whom are independent directors.

Monument Welcomes Dato’ Sia Hok Kiang to its Board of Directors

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Monday, November 30, 2020
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY and FSE: D7Q1) Monument or the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dato Sia Hok Kiang as a member of its Board of Directors effective immediately.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY and FSE: D7Q1) Monument or the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dato Sia Hok Kiang as a member of its Board of Directors effective immediately.
  • Since 2008 Dato Sia Hok Kiang has been the Executive Chairman of Malaco Mining Sdn Bhd, one of the major shareholders of Monument.
  • Dato Sia currently serves as a Senior Council Member of the Malaysian Chamber of Mines and a member of the Malaysian Geological Society.
  • I am honored to welcome Mr. Dato Sia to the Monument Board of Directors, remarked Mr. Robert Baldock, Chairman of the Board, His strong mining background combined with extensive experience and presence in the Malaysia mining industry will complement our Board as we continue building the Company for all stakeholders.

Dato’ Seri Ivan Teh Named Entrepreneur of the Year at the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Awards 2019

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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Fusionex Founder and Group CEO Dato Seri Ivan Teh has been accorded the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award during the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Awards (SEBA) 2019 on 8 November at the Palace of the Golden Horses.

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  • Fusionex Founder and Group CEO Dato Seri Ivan Teh has been accorded the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award during the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Awards (SEBA) 2019 on 8 November at the Palace of the Golden Horses.
  • Teh was presented the award by the Minister of Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191127005199/en/
    Fusionex Founder & Group CEO Dato' Seri Ivan Teh (middle) bestowed the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the SME & Entrepreneurship Business Award (SEBA) 2019 ceremony by the Minister of Entrepreneur Development Y.B.
  • Dato Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof (Photo: Business Wire)
    Teh was recognized for his outstanding innovation, foresight and inventive strategy in creating brand excellence, thus, being a role model and source of inspiration for many.

Malaysia's Former Minister of Defence, Hishammuddin Hussein, Declares That His Country Deserves Better

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Friday, October 18, 2019
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This led to his resignation from UMNO in 1951 because they rejected his proposal to open UMNO's membership to all races."

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  • This led to his resignation from UMNO in 1951 because they rejected his proposal to open UMNO's membership to all races."
  • The former Defence Minister warned: "Though not exactly, history is repeating itself.
  • We as the political leaders of the country must take charge and realise we need to fix this before it gets worse.
  • Echoing the chant on Malaysia Deserves Better, the former minister urged his countrymen: "to work patiently, to unite our fractured nation, to heal the divide, and to endure whatever tomorrow will bring."

Malaysia's Former Minister of Defence, Hishammuddin Hussein, Declares That His Country Deserves Better

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 18, 2019
United Malays National Organisation, Malaysian Muslims, Political parties

This led to his resignation from UMNO in 1951 because they rejected his proposal to open UMNO's membership to all races."

Key Points: 
  • This led to his resignation from UMNO in 1951 because they rejected his proposal to open UMNO's membership to all races."
  • The former Defence Minister warned: "Though not exactly, history is repeating itself.
  • We as the political leaders of the country must take charge and realise we need to fix this before it gets worse.
  • Echoing the chant on Malaysia Deserves Better, the former minister urged his countrymen: "to work patiently, to unite our fractured nation, to heal the divide, and to endure whatever tomorrow will bring."