PM Anwar’s African Visit Beefs Up Ties With Global South, Carving Out Pathways To New Markets

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to three African countries in a continent which is increasingly being described as “young and fast” for its vibrant demographics and rising potential is a testament to Putrajaya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and positioning Malaysia strategically as a trusted partner in an increasingly multipolar world.

Procurement Falls Behind As AI Investment Lags, SAP Taulia Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The procurement function continues to lag in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption due to chronic underinvestment, even as AI uptake accelerates across industries, with only 35 per cent of global leaders prioritising procurement and supply chain management for AI investment and growth, according to new data from SAP Taulia’s AI in Procurement Report.

HelloBoss Secures Series A Funding To Drive Global AI Hiring Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- HelloBoss, Asia’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered recruitment platform developed by Tokyo-based startup NGA, has raised its Series A round led by international media group Bertelsmann, its first strategic investment in Japan.

ASEAN, African Union Ties Must Move Beyond Symbolism

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-African Union relations must move beyond symbolism and take shape through genuine, people-centred cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar To Meet AU Commission Chairperson, Give Special Lecture On Last Day Of Visit To Ethiopia

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who is from Djibouti, today.

PM Anwar Arrives In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia To Begin Landmark Africa Visit

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia at 4.10 pm local time (Malaysian time 9.10 pm) for his official visit here, marking the beginning of his maiden tour of the African continent and a renewed chapter in Malaysia’s engagement with the region.

Petronas Appoints Maimunah Mohd Sharif As Property Adviser, Effective Nov 17

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Petronas has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif as its Property Adviser, effective Nov 17, 2025. 

MoF Appoints Ahmad Hizzad As Labuan FSA Chairman

LABUAN, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has appointed Datuk Ahmad Hizzad Baharuddin as chairman of the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) for a two-year term from Nov 15, 2025 to Nov 14, 2027.

MAG Appoints Captain Nasaruddin As President And Group CEO, Succeeding Captain Izham

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has appointed Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar as its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026, a new designation succeeding the former group managing director position.

Meltwater Appoints Tres Thompson As CFO To Drive Global Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global provider of media, social and consumer intelligence, has appointed Tres Thompson as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Sarawak Non-LNG Gas Demand To Reach 500 mmscfd By Year-end -- Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Domestic natural gas demand in Sarawak for the non-liquefied natural gas (LNG) market is projected to rise to 500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) by year-end.

Maybank Facilitates RM15 Bln Financing And Investments In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has facilitated more than RM15 billion into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), comprising RM10 billion in committed financing and up to RM5.35 billion in investment interests via letters of intent (LOIs) from clients.