Globally, sustainability reporting has become part of business-as-usual for almost all of the top 100 companies in each country, territory or jurisdiction surveyed, including Malaysia, according to the latest Survey of Sustainability Reporting 2024 report by KPMG International. However, for Malaysian companies, it is no longer just about meeting regulatory obligations — it is now about effectively integrating financial and sustainability reporting to fully realize their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and sustainability goals.
DHL Express, has bolstered its aviation network and ground facilities with significant enhancements across Asia Pacific in the past year. Comparing the first three quarters of 2023 and 2024, DHL Express moved around 6% more shipments between Asia Pacific and the rest of the world this year, proving that Asia Pacific will continue to play a bigger vital role in global trade. Amplifying its regional connectivity and efficiency enables DHL Express to cater to new poles of trade growth emerging across Asia Pacific driven by supply chain diversification and geographic tailwinds.
Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today announced that AHAM Capital has selected Temenos Multifonds Global Accounting delivered as SaaS to drive scalable automation and future growth in the Malaysian market.
The 10th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES), the thought leadership platform of PropertyGuru Group, gathered experts and thought leaders to discuss the intersecting issues moving and shaking the real estate industry, including technology, design, business development, economics, and more.
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) marked its 120th global anniversary and 88 years of presence in Malaysia with the ACCA Stakeholders Appreciation Reception 2024 in Sarawak. The event, hosted recently at the Sheraton Kuching Hotel, brought together industry leaders, educators, and professional accountants to celebrate ACCA’s legacy and its ongoing efforts to nurture local talent and support Sarawak’s economic aspirations.
In an unprecedented display of economic unity, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) hosted a landmark gathering of the nation's most influential investment ecosystem partners at The Majestic Hotel. The exclusive event, marking Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid’s first major convening since his April appointment, brought together an elite coalition of government agencies, state bodies, economic corridors, diplomatic missions, financial institutions, strategic partners and consulting powerhouses.
OAG, the leading data platform for the global travel industry, today revealed the 2024 Busiest Routes in the world. The analysis is powered by OAG's Global Airline Schedules Data and provides an overview of route performance and trends, both internationally and domestically.
CIMB Bank Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Bank”), in partnership with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“PayNet”), introduced Malaysia’s first payment terminal with automated e-invoice capability (“the terminal”). This innovation aims to streamline invoicing processes and ensure seamless compliance with the Inland Revenue Board’s (“LHDN”) e-invoice mandate for businesses, including small and medium enterprises (“SME”). The Bank is currently piloting the service with select merchants and plans a full rollout by Q2 2025. Designed with an intuitive interface, the terminal simplifies operations for both merchants and customers, enhancing the overall customer experience whilst reducing the risk of manual errors.
UM Innovations Sdn. Bhd. (UMI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universiti Malaya (UM), today signed a Partnership Agreement with Pitch Platforms Sdn. Bhd. (pitchIN) to support the journey of UMI’s startup companies, particularly those stemming from research by UM lecturers and students.
China further expanded its visa-free transit policy, extending the maximum amount of time foreigners are allowed to stay in the country under the policy to 240 hours from the previous 72 or 144 hours, the National Immigration Administration of China announced on Tuesday. Additionally, 21 ports have been newly added as entry ports for transit visa-free personnel, including Wuxi Shuofang Airport.
