PUTRAJAYA, Aug 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia welcomed a whopping 13.35 million international tourists and recorded a 6.8% growth in tourist receipts, thus contributing RM41.69 billion to the country’s revenue during the first half of 2019. Tourism performance also saw growth in terms of per capita expenditure, rising by 1.9% to RM3,121.6 while the Average Length…

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Aug 23 (Bernama-PRNewswire) — IKEA Southeast Asia will be ready to welcome everyone to Tebrau’s newest meeting place, Toppen Shopping Centre, on November 13, 2019. In line with the official opening, over 85% of its tenants are working to complete fit-outs to begin operations on the same day.…

PARIS, Aug 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Ahead of the G7 meeting at Biarritz from August 24-26, French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Labour Muriel Pénicaud, and Deputy Minister of Ecological and Solidary Transition Brune Poirson, has invited to the Elysée Palace representatives of…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) — The Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) today announced the promotion of Datuk Mokhtar Hussain as Editor-in-Chief with immediate effect.Datuk Mokhtar, 58, who has been Deputy Editor-in-Chief for the past six years, succeeds Datuk Zakaria Abdul Wahab, who has retired. http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35306

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) — We refer to the press releases in relation to the SCR dated 16 April 2019, 22 April 2019 and 20 June 2019 (collectively “Press Releases“). Unless otherwise defined herein, all expressions used in this press release shall carry the same meanings as defined in the…

DALLAS, Aug 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Mary Kay Inc., a leading corporate advocate of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, announced the appointment of Katherine Weng as General Manager for Mary Kay (China) Co., Ltd. Based in Shanghai, Weng will report directly to Mary Kay’s Asia Pacific Region President, KK Chua. “Katherine’s tireless…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS), Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (FDPM) released the National Tree Stamps to mark the launching of merbau as the country’s national tree. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, launched the National…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) — AmBank (M) Berhad was presented with two awards from Mastercard Malaysia and Brunei for ‘Best Overall Spend Growth’ and ‘Best Leverage of Mastercard Assets’ at the Mastercard Appreciation Night held in TPC Kuala Lumpur on 9 August 2019.Commenting on winning the two awards, Ms Jade…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the launch of Hot Wheels™ Infinite Loop, a new digital racing game that brings the legendary Hot Wheels® catalog to mobile devices for the ultimate smash-and-crash speed competition. With an introduction timed to Gamescom,Europe’s leading trade…

HONG KONG, Aug 23 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” of Korea P&I Club (KP&I or the Club) (South Korea). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect KP&I’s balance sheet strength,…