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Latest News : Malaysia’s Anwar Targets Ruling Party Stronghold (Update1)
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- Malaysiaâs opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said he is targeting the ruling party stronghold of Johor along with Sabah and Sarawak to boost support for his three-party coalition before a general election that he expects may come next year.

Latest News : Malaysia sells 3.5 bln rgt govt bonds at avg 4.012 pct
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia has sold 3.5 billion ringgit of government bonds maturing in 2017 at an average yield of 4.012 percent, the central bank said on Friday.

Latest News : BIG CORRUPT LADY MINISTER OF TOURISM MALAYSIA DATO SRI NG YEN YEN
This is a true story regarding our Minister of Tourism Dato Sri Ng Yen Yen (NYY). By Malaysia New Kid On Blog The Ministry of Tourism Malaysia have a budget for âMedia Campaignâ to promote Malaysia on tourism. This budget is called in the Ministry as Media Global Fund. The previous Minister of Tourism Dato Azalina which set up a company that was given a contract to handle the Minister of Tourism ...

Latest News : Indonesia, Malaysia Ready To Sign MoU On Manpower Protection
JAKARTA, March 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Malaysia have finished discussing a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) on manpower protection and agreed to sign it later, Manpower Minister Muhaimin Iskandar said, Antara news agency reported.

Latest News : BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Traded Lower At Midday
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as selected heavyweights, especially plantation and banking stocks, succumb to profit-taking after its recent gains, dealers said.

BIG CORRUPT LADY MINISTER OF TOURISM MALAYSIA DATO SRI NG YEN YEN
This is a true story regarding our Minister of Tourism Dato Sri Ng Yen Yen (NYY). By Malaysia New Kid On Blog

Man Utd in Malaysia sponsor deal
Manchester United signs a five-year sponsorship deal with communications group Telekom Malaysia.

Towards a liberal Malaysia
LIBERALISM, or rather, what some would have us believe is liberalism, has been accused as the source of all sorts of wickedness and chicanery from sexual immorality to high treason. But what is liberalism really, especially in the Malaysian context? Can Malaysia be considered liberal at the moment? Is there such a thing as Malaysian liberalism? Locke (left) and Rousseau...

Malaysia's Khazanah says cut stake in MAHB
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia's state investor Khazanah Nasional Bhd has raised 400 million ringgit ($120.6 million) after placing out a 7.74 percent stake in Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) .

Khazanah says cut stake in Malaysia Airports
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 âState investor Khazanah Nasional Bhd has raised RM400 million after placing out a 7.74 per cent stake in Malaysia Airports Holdings. The MAHB shares were sold to institutional investors at RM4.70 a piece, Khazanah said in a statement issued late yesterday, confirming a Reuters report earlier in the day. The sale âis in line with Khazanahâs long-term commitment towards ...

Telekom Malaysia and Manchester United form potent combination
MANCHESTER: Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) plan to send talented young Malaysian footballers to train with Manchester United as part of the official integrated telecommunications partner of the English champions.

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Open Easier In Early Trading
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia opened easier in early trading Friday on weak buying momentum in selected heavyweights, particularly banking and plantation-related stocks, dealers said.

Malaysia has most number of billionaires in South-East Asia
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has the most number of billionaires in South-East Asia with tycoon Tan Sri Robert Kuok leading the pack as the 33rd richest man in the world with a net worth of US$14.5bil (S$20.3 billion).

Malaysia has most number of billionaires in Southeast Asia
Malaysia has the most number of billionaires in Southeast Asia with tycoon Tan Sri Robert Kuok leading the pack as the 33rd richest man in the world with a net worth of US$14.5 billion. The former Su .....

Malaysia studying new regional trade pact with US
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said Thursday that negotiations towards a bilateral trade pact with the United States have been shelved and it is now considering joining a regional deal promoted by the US.

Malaysia seek further boost
Malaysia are working towards ensuring their recent progression in the global pecking order is just the beginning of a bright future in south Asia.

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-12 01:03 Malaysia's Khazanah says cut stake in MAHB
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia's state investor Khazanah Nasional Bhd has raised 400 million ringgit ($120.6 million) after placing out a 7.74 percent stake in Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB). The MAHB shares were sold to institutional investors at 4.70 ringgit a piece, Khazanah said in a statement issued late on Thursday, confirming a Reuters report earlier in the day. The sale ...

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 23:40 Malaysia-Market factors to watch March 12
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Malaysia as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.

Business : Malaysia Accounts for Half of Global Sukuk Sales
ABU DHABI â Global sukuk sales rose to $20.15 billion in 2009 from $14.13 billion in 2008, and Malaysia accounted for about half of the sales last year, according to Dato Yahaya Abdul Jabar, the Ambassador of Malaysia to the UAE.

Man Utd chief Gill says Telekom Malaysia deal proof Glazers know what they’re doing
Manchester United 's new sponsorship deal with Telekom Malaysia is proof the Glazer's business model is the right one, says chief executive David Gill. Instead of taking a global approach, United adopt a territorial stance, doing exclusive deals in specific areas to maximise income and make the most of an estimated 333 million supporters worldwide. It was one of the facts the Glazers took into ...

KHAZANAH DIVESTS 7.74 PCT OF MALAYSIA AIRPORTS HOLDINGS
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has successfully completed the divestment of a total 85.15 million ordinary shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) representing about 7.74 percent of the issued and paid-up capital in airport operator. The divestment was conducted via placement for about RM400 million cash, the government's investment arm said in a statement here ...

Badminton All England 2010: Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei eases into last eight
Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei beat Sony Dwi to become the first player to book their place in All England quarter-finals.

Malaysia Industrial Output Rises for Second Month Amid Recovery
Malaysiaâs industrial production climbed for a second month in January, underscoring an economic recovery that has led the central bank to raise interest rates ahead of most other Asian nations.

MALAYSIA'S FIRST GOLF CADDY ACADEMY TO START INTAKE NEXT MONTH
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's first Golf Caddy Academy in Pulau Carey, Selangor is scheduled to commence operations next month and will offer a three-month training course for 30 caddies at a time. Initiated by the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club Bhd (KLGCC), a member of the Sime Darby Group, the academy aims to produce caddies who have the requisite skills for the golfing ...

Indonesian to invest RM100m in 2 plants in Malaysia
INDONESIAN entrepreneur and scientist Satya Darshan plans to invest some RM100 million to set up two manufacturing plants in Malaysia to produce palm kernel oil-based therapeutics and medicated products as well as biofuels from palm oil and palm kernel oil. Satya, chief executive officer of Onasen Sciences Sdn Bhd and Lycozone Sdn Bhd, said Malaysia was chosen as the company's global ...

Indonesian to invest RM100m in 2 plants in Malaysia
INDONESIAN entrepreneur and scientist Satya Darshan plans to invest some RM100 million to set up two manufacturing plants in Malaysia to produce palm kernel oil-based therapeutics and medicated products as well as biofuels from palm oil and palm kernel oil.

Khazanah Divests 7.74 Per Cent Of Malaysia Airports Holdings
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has successfully completed the divestment of a total 85.15 million ordinary shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) representing about 7.74 percent of the issued and paid-up capital in airport operator.

Malaysia state fund places airport stock-sources
*Khazanah places 7.7 pct of Malaysia Airport shares-sources

Malaysia's First Golf Caddy Academy To Start Intake Next Month
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's first Golf Caddy Academy in Pulau Carey, Selangor is scheduled to commence operations next month and will offer a three-month training course for 30 caddies at a time.

Honda Malaysia aims to sell 40,000 cars this year
PUTRAJAYA: Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd is confident of achieving its internal sales target of 40,000 vehicles for 2010, up from 38,783 units. despite the negative publicity over the recall of some Honda cars outside the country due to certain defects.

Ku Li: Malaysia has become ‘like the Malayan Union’
By Debra Chong KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 â Maverick Umno man Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah today (picture) likened present-day Malaysia to the highly unpopular Malayan Union idea forwarded by British colonialists in 1946, noting the way the Barisan Nasional (BN) government is running the country. The Kelantan prince added that a review of the arrangements between the federal and state governments was ...

MALAYSIA-INDONESIA TO MEET AT ANNUAL JCM ON COMMUNICATIONS IN MAY
JAKARTA, March 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia will hold their annual Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on information and communications in May, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said.

Malaysia in the Era of Globalization #5
Malaysiaâs goal at this stage should be a modest one. That is, how best to prepare its citizens to meet the challenges of and to benefit from globalization. This book is my small contribution towards this goal. M. Bakri Musa

Malaysia Airports eyes $120 mln from share placement
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Reuters) - Malaysian airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd is planning to raise as much as 400 million ringgit ($120.6 million) from a share placement, according to a term sheet obtained by Reuters on Thursday.

BURSA MALAYSIA UPDATE: 5.00 P.M.
KUALA LUMPUR, MARCH 11 (Bernama) -- At 5.00 p.m. today, there were 274 gainers, 440 losers and 276 counters traded unchanged on the Bursa Malaysia.

ROLLS-ROYCE SIGNS TOTALCARE? SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MALAYSIA AIRLINES
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a long term TotalCare? service agreement to support engines that power Malaysia Airlinesâ fleet of 17 Boeing 777 aircraft. The agreement, wh

MALAYSIA IS LAUNCH PAD FOR OXFORD DICTIONARY'S LATEST EDITION
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia struck 'gold' when it became the first Asian country to be the launch pad for the eighth edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

MARC Revises Malaysia's GDP Growth Upwards
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) has revised Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth upwards to 5.2 per cent for this year from 3.6 per cent estimated earlier.

DEUTSCHE TRUSTEES LAUNCHES REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENCY SERVICES IN MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Deutsche Trustees Malaysia Bhd (DTMB), a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, has officially launched its Registrar and Transfer Agency (RTA) services in Malaysia.

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares Close Lower On Profit Taking
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed lower Thursday on profit taking in selected heavyweights after yesterday's sharp gains, dealers said.

Onasen to invest RM100m in Malaysia
Onasen Sciences Sdn Bhd, a manufacturer of ozonated palm oil-based products, plans to invest RM100 million in Malaysia in the next two to three years to build a manufacturing and research facility. The manufacturing plant, which will focus on pharmaceutical products using the world's first proprietary ozonated palm kernel oil, is expected to start operation in September next year, said Onasen's ...

Malaysia voted Asia's best detination by 'Go Asia'
BERLIN: Malaysia was declared the second best destination in Asia by Go Asia, a tourism marketing network specialising in Asia, which gave good marks to the overall facilities available for tourism in Malaysia.

Honda Malaysia Sales To Remain Steady Despite Recall Issue
PUTRAJAYA, March 11 -- The recent recall of Honda cars due to the defective supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags in other countries, will not impact Honda Malaysia's sales.

Honda Malaysia sales remain steady: CEO
THE recent recall of Honda cars due to the defective supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags in other countries, will not impact Honda Malaysia Sdn Bhd's sales. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Honda Malaysia, Toru Takahashi said the company had been experiencing a steady growth in orders and sales of cars in Malaysia, for the past two months. For January, we recorded total ...

Malaysia revels in trendy new image
Malaysiaâs tourism bosses are determined to capitalise on Kuala Lumpurâs newly found hip image after it was named as one of Asiaâs coolest and friendliest cities by the NewYork Times.

Haier Malaysia eyes 50pc sales growth
HAIER Group, a major global appliances brand, expects 50 per cent growth in sales this year from the Malaysian market with better economic outlook. Executive director for Haier Malaysia, Lye Hun Kwee, said last year, Haier's revenue grew by 10 per cent to above RM100 million despite worldwide economic slowdown. Haier is especially strong in the liquid crystal display television market segment ...

BURSA MALAYSIA UPDATE: 12.30 P.M.
KUALA LUMPUR, MARCH 11 (Bernama) -- At 12.30 p.m. today, there were 224 gainers, 387 losers and 266 counters traded unchanged on the Bursa Malaysia.

Onasen to invest RM100m in Malaysia
Onasen Sciences Sdn Bhd, a manufacturer of ozonated palm oil-based products, plans to invest RM100 million in Malaysia in the next two to three years to build a manufacturing and research facility.

BURSA MALAYSIA: KL Shares End Morning Session Lower
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower Thursday as investors locked in profits, after Wednesday's sharp gains, dealers said.

Malaysia Q4 C/A surplus up 8pc
Malaysia's fourth quarter current account(C/A) surplus rose to RM27.3 billion (US$8.23 billion) from the third quarter, according to government data today. - Reuters

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