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Friday, 21 November 2008 Govt could spend more than RM7b, says Nor Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR: The government could spend more than the RM7 billion announced in its economic stimulus package, depending on the level of savings from its fuel subsidy, Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said.
Friday, 21 November 2008 Accountants called to rise to changing role
KUALA LUMPUR: Chief financial officers (CFOs), financial directors and financial controllers are now not only required to balance the books but also act as strategic business advisers to their corporations in these challenging economic times, said Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance president Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas.
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
“THE EVOLVING ROLE AND CHALLENGES FOR THE MODERN CFO IN IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE FINANCE FUNCTION DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES” 19 & 20 NOVEMBER 2008 IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL & SPA, KUALA LUMPUR KEYNOTE ADDRESS By YAB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Deputy Prime Minister & Minister Of Finance Malaysia
Tuesday, 14 October 2008 Sime’s counter measures
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd, the world’s largest listed planter, will be hurt by lower crude palm oil (CPO) prices but it plans to offset that by targeting a 5% improvement in its CPO production, increasing exports to China and cutting costs, said president and group chief executive officer Datuk Seri Ahmad Zubir Murshid.
Monday, 15 September 2008 Wah Seong bids for RM4bil jobs
WAH SEONG Corp Bhd is bidding for projects worth US$1.16bil (RM4bil) to boost its current oil and gas (O&G) order book which stood at about US$500mil (RM1.75bil) as at July 31, said deputy group managing director Giancarlo Maccagno.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008 UEM Builders investors have several options
PETALING JAYA: UEM Builders Bhd shareholders have several options before the shares of UEM World Bhd go ex on Sept 11, according to a local brokerage.
Wednesday, 10 September 2008 Sunway to form JV in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Sunway Developments Pte Ltd has entered into a joint-venture agreement with Hoi Hup Realty Pte Ltd and Hoi Hup JV Development Pte Ltd to set up a joint-venture company.
Friday, 05 September 2008 BIMB profit surges 40%
PETALING JAYA: BIMB Holdings Bhd that holds 51% of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, reported a 40% surge in profit before zakat and tax to RM382.6mil for the financial year ended June 30 (FY08), against RM273.2mil in FY07.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 IOI Corp buys Menara Citibank
PETALING JAYA: IOI Corp Bhd has succeeded in its bid to buy Menara Citibank for an undisclosed sum, the company said.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 IJM Land plans to launch 28 projects
SUBANG JAYA: IJM Land Bhd plans to launch 28 mixed development projects with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM600mil, says managing director Datuk Soam Heng Choon.
Monday, 11 August 2008 Ta Ann expanding to Europe, Mid-East
TIMBER giant Ta Ann Holdings Bhd plans to ride on the recovery of plywood prices by diversifying into new markets in Europe and the Middle East this year, while reducing its traditional exports to Japan.
Thursday, 24 July 2008 Sime Darby to jointly run Cognis with Thais
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand-based PTT Chemical International Private Ltd will team up with Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd to run Cognis Oleochemicals.
Thursday, 24 July 2008 Pharmaniaga to buy Indonesia plant by year-end
SUBANG JAYA: Pharmaniaga Bhd plans to acquire a manufacturing plant in Indonesia by year-end as part of its expansion plan and is allocating about RM300mil for the exercise.
Wednesday, 16 July 2008 Muhibbah gets RM245m ship contract
KUALA LUMPUR: Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd has secured contracts from Jasa Merin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to build two more ships costing RM245mil.
The secretariat has arranged for a closed door dialogue with Bursa Malaysia to discuss problems and issues pertaining to capital market and other related issues faced by members in this present economic situation.
EMPLOYER’S REPORTING & PLANNING FOR TAXATION ON EMPLOYMENT INCOME AND BENEFITS
Topic : EMPLOYER’S REPORTING & PLANNING FOR TAXATION ON EMPLOYMENT INCOME AND BENEFITS Facilitator : Mr Ong Gim Yan. M. Com. (Tax), B. Sc (Hons) Date : 9th December 2008 Venue : The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Fee : RM550 for FPLC member
FRS 139 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Recognition and Measurement
Topic: FRS 139 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: Recognition and Measurement Facilitator: Professor Ng Eng Juan Date: 3rd December 2008. Venue: The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Fee: RM570 for FPLC member
Name of Conference : DIRECTOR’S DUTIES, LIABILITIES AND GOVERNANCE REFORM 2008 Venue : PRINCE HOTEL & RESIDENCE, KUALA LUMPUR Date : 10TH & 11TH NOVEMBER 2008 Organiser : Marcus Evans Registration Fee : USD1995 + GST / VAT (if applicable)
A special presentation by Robert P. Miles 21st August 2008 Security Commission Auditorium
Air travel war hots up
PETALING JAYA: The air ticket war is back with AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines offering big discounts.
Bank Negara to host Islamic finance forum this month
IN CONJUNCTION with the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) annual meetings and events 2007, Bank Negara Malaysia will host the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) where some 800 participants are expected.
2006 Emerging Markets Programme
The Emerging Markets Programme (EMP) was first organised in 2001 by the Securities Industry Development Centre (SIDC) with the objective of enhancing international co-operation among regulators. With a theme on “Responding to the Challenges of the New Economy”, it drew over 60 participants from 21 countries and its resounding success resulted in the EMP becoming an annual event ever since.
Thursday, 24 July 2008 Appointments
THE COMPANIES COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA has appointed ROKIAH MHD NOOR deputy chief executive officer in charge of operations.
The first quarter of 2008 registered a healthy growth for the Malaysian capital market. The growth is supported by the increased number and value of public debt securities (PDS) and initial public offerings (IPOs) proposals approved between January to March this year.
Tuesday, 15 April 2008 Telekom, Public Bank, MBSB up in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: Blue chips advanced in early trade on Tuesday, lifted by gains in Telekom and Public Bank while MBSB, which has turned around, saw strong interest.
Monday, 07 April 2008 ASSOCIATION OF STOCKBROKING COMPANIES MALAYSIA (ASCM) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE YEAR 2008
Pursuant to the ASCM's 21st. Annual General Meeting held on 19 December 2007 and the First Management Committee Meeting held on 09 January 2008, we are pleased to inform you that the following have been elected as Office Bearers for ASCM for year 2008 :
1 US Dollar
1 Australian Dollar
1 Pound Sterling
1 EURO
1 Singapore Dollar
100 Japanese Yen
