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Economy
PIDM Appoints Afiza Abdullah As CEO Effective Aug 28
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) has appointed Afiza Abdullah as its chief executive officer (CEO) for a three-year term, effective Aug 28, 2026, succeeding Rafiz Azuan Abdullah, who has led the organisation for nine years.
Market
KLCI Futures End Lower
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday.
Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Geopolitical, Global Growth Concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Monday as investor sentiment weakened amid renewed concerns over geopolitical tensions and global economic growth, an analyst said.
Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Closes Higher On Regional Gains, El Niño Concerns
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, supported by buying interest in selected heavyweights, particularly in the telecommunications and media, utilities, and industrial products sectors.
Corporate
Alam Maritim Shares Drop 11.53 Pct After Group CEO Remanded By MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Alam Maritim Resources Bhd’s share price fell 11.53 per cent during mid-afternoon trade, following the remand of its group managing director and group chief executive officer Datuk Azmi Ahmad by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Celestica To Create More Than 2,100 Jobs In Malaysia Amid AI, Cloud Demand
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Celestica Inc is set to expand its workforce in Malaysia by more than 2,100 employees as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and cloud computing continues to accelerate.
Alam Maritim Group CEO Azmi Ahmad Remanded To Assist MACC Probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Alam Maritim Resources Bhd today announced that its group managing director and group chief executive officer Datuk Azmi Ahmad is under remand to facilitate an ongoing investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).