2024

NEW DELHI and SINGAPORE, People Matters, a people and work community platform, unveiled the largest HR industry study in APAC and ME. The report highlights the evolving state of HR and the strategic shifts expected in the next 12-18 months. It shows talent is among the top forces shaping business growth outlook, and a skilled,…

ALOR SETAR, Eight ferry trips on the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah-Langkawi route were cancelled today due to high waves. Konsortium Ferrylines Ventures general manager, Captain Dr Baharin Baharom said the cancellations affected five ferries from Langkawi to Kuala Kedah, impacting 2,013 passengers. “The cancelled trips from Langkawi to Kuala Kedah were scheduled for 11.00 am, 12.30 pm,…

KUALA LUMPUR, King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim’s personal medical team today extended a helping hand to two motorcyclists involved in a road crash in Jalan Sultan Ismail here. According to the post on His Majesty’s Facebook page, the King’s medical team, comprising a doctor, paramedics and emergency medical technicians, was part of the…

HONG KONG, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, citing several factors that include a supportive regulatory environment, increased health insurance awareness and strong growth potential in the electric vehicle insurance market. The Best’s Market Segment Report, ‘Market Segment Outlook: China Non-Life Insurance,’ notes that the segment’s solvency ratios under…

PUTRAJAYA, The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found no evidence of corruption in the ongoing investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) into the charity organisation, Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH). Chief Commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, said PDRM will continue its investigation without MACC’s interference. “We leave the investigation to the police…

MELBOURNE, Australia, Zycus, a leading provider of GenAI-powered Source-to-Pay solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave S: Supplier Value Management (SVM) Platforms, Q3 2024. We believe Zycus’ position as a leader in this prestigious report highlights its commitment to innovation and customer success. The 9 vendors evaluated…