Malaysia’s Global Business Services Sector Leverage AI To Provide Higher Value Services

By Wong Cheng Hau

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- About 40 per cent of the 120,000 jobs in Malaysia’s global business services (GBS) sector will be using artificial intelligence (AI) to move towards higher-value services.

AIA Public Takaful Appoints Mohd Asri As CEO, Effective Aug 11

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- AIA Public Takaful Bhd has appointed Mohd Asri Omar as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Aug 11, 2025.

Horizon Quantum Hires Greg Gould As CFO To Support Global Growth Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Computing Pte Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a developer of advanced software development tools for quantum computers, has appointed Greg Gould as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

APEC: Women’s Safety Key To Driving Inclusive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- For Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies to realise inclusive growth, women’s safety must be treated as an economic priority, which includes dismantling the structures that enable violence to persist, APEC said. 

Planet Labs Unveils Final Speaker Lineup For Bali Event Next Month

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Planet Labs PBC, a provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, has announced the final agenda and speakers for its upcoming Planet On The Road event in Bali, Indonesia, on Sept 9.

Govt To Study Possibility Of Enhancing Localisation Terms For Foreign Investors, Says Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The government will review the possibility of strengthening localisation requirements imposed on foreign investors to create a more resilient ecosystem in Malaysia, enabling local companies to benefit from spillover effects.

Bank Islam Appoints New Group CFO Effective Aug 1

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has appointed Siti Nur Huda Sufian as group chief financial officer (CFO) effective Aug 1, 2025 to succeed Azizan Abd Aziz.

HERE, EROAD Expand Partnership To Deliver Smart Trucking Solutions In Oceania

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, a global leader in digital mapping and location data, is expanding its collaboration with fleet management and telematics provider EROAD to power EROAD’s first vehicle-aware navigation application for Oceania.

14th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Sustainability And Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.

Petronas Sets Up Transition Council, Human Capital Development Committee Following Restructuring

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has established a Transition Council and a Human Capital Development Committee aimed at coordinating a fair and structured redeployment of staff following the company's organisational restructuring.

Expereo Names Julian Skeels As Chief Digital Officer To Drive Global Digital Strategy 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a global managed Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, has appointed Julian Skeels as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO), reinforcing its commitment to accelerate digital innovation and enhance customer experience.

Malaysia Secures RM2.97 Bln Digital Investments From China - Gobind

PUTRAJAYA, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM2.97 billion in confirmed digital investments from leading Chinese technology players, paving the way for the creation of over 6,800 high-value digital jobs nationwide, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.