Business

Maybank’s 9M FY24 Net Profit Rises 8.5% To RM7.56B

Maybank, Southeast Asia’s fourth largest bank by assets, announced a net profit of RM7.56 billion for the nine months’ period (9M FY24) ended 30 September 2024, an increase of 8.5% from the same period a year earlier. Profit before tax (PBT) meanwhile was also up by 7.4% Y-o-Y to RM10.29 billion. The commendable results were […]

Transforming Public Sector Productivity

In line with Malaysia’s commitment to enhance public sector productivity, work design strategies are being prioritized to drive efficient service delivery and resource management. By optimizing workflows, integrating technology, and fostering supportive work environments, the public sector can significantly boost their effectiveness and responsiveness to citizens’ needs. “Effective work design is essential to public sector […]

Technology

Avanade Report Reveals APAC Organizations Anticipate 4x Returns With AI

A new report from Avanade reveals that mid-market organisations in Asia Pacific are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) with confidence, with most anticipating up to fourfold returns within 12 months. However, gaps in workforce readiness, data governance, and technology infrastructure are significant obstacles to achieving sustainable returns. The Avanade Trendlines: AI Value Report 2025 draws on insights from […]

Features

Ganesh at Nuffnang event

An Intern’s Deep Dive into Nuffnang’s World of Digital Marketing and Content Creation

In the words of Nuffnang’s Amanda Low: “Being a one-woman PR & Communications team is definitely not easy. As a Senior PR & Communications Executive, there’s always new projects and tasks to take care of; and press releases are one of them. So when Dini came on board as an intern to support me (Amanda […]

Secrets to Success for Hair Care Influencer Marketing with Nuffnang

The hair care market in Malaysia is a very competitive and aggressive one, driven by the huge variety of brands, with each one offering its own unique selling propositions. In a survey conducted by Nuffnang Lab, which conducts brand and communication strategy research for Nuffnang Malaysia and its clients, the country’s premier influencer marketing specialist, […]

Society

LGMS’ Employees Embark on China Trip, Showcasing Company’s ‘Employer of Choice’ Commitment

LGMS Berhad, a leading name in Malaysia’s cybersecurity industry, recently demonstrated what it truly means to be an ‘employer of choice’ by organising an enriching six-day trip for its employees and family members from Nanjing to Shanghai in the People’s Republic of China. The trip, which was conducted in two batches to ensure uninterrupted business […]

CPAC’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Dazzles with Young Talent, Spectacular Effects

Cempaka Performing Arts Company recently staged Disney’s The Little Mermaid at the North Hall Theatre, Cheras as their 2024 annual musical theatre production. Since 2005, CPAC has produced other licensed musicals such as West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Tarzan, Hairspray and more. In 2017, CPAC wrote and staged their own musical, titled Alice’s Wonderland with new music and lyrics. This endeavour earned them recognition […]