KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) — We refer to the announcement dated 28 May 2019 by Tasek on the unconditional voluntary take-over offer by the Joint Offerors.  Pursuant to Rule 19.04(1) of the Rules, we wish to inform that HL Cement (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and/or Ridge Star Limited and its…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) — This year’s Publika Jazz 2019 is back with a record 150 musicians representing 20 bands at 4 venues over 2 days.Happening on 23-24 August from 7pm till late, Publika Jazz is an annual party for the public to join in the celebration of UEM Sunrise…

HONG KONG, Aug 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (TMNF) (Japan) and its U.S. subsidiaries. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is…

HONG KONG, Aug 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. (SJNK) (Japan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. AM Bestalsohas affirmed the FSR of…

PETALING JAYA, Sunway Pyramid, Aug 19 (Bernama) — Costa Coffee opened six new stores in Malaysia, bringing the complete Costa Coffee experience and London’s favourite coffee to Malaysians. The six Costa Coffee stores are located at prominent locations of Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC), NU Sentral Mall, Sunway Pyramid, Menara Allianz, Q…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) — “Despite the challenging global economic landscape and more intense competition, Malaysia continued to sustain its investment growth momentum in the first half of 2019 (1H2019),” said YB Datuk Darell Leiking, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Malaysia recorded a total of RM92.0 billion of…

TOKYO, Aug 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Empathy Japan Co., Ltd. (Representative: Kayoko Watanabe, Office: Setagaya-ku Tokyo, Japan), sells “ROMPERS BEAR” (https://www.rompersbear.com/) is the only one stuffed bear in the world that is made from baby clothes contained kid’s memories, is announcing the launch of an official English and Chinese website from…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) — YB Datuk Darell Leiking, Minister of International Trade and Industry will be leading a Trade and Investment Mission (TIM) to Australia from 19 – 23 August 2019. The Mission comprises officials from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA),…

HL CEMENT (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD AND RIDGE STAR LIMITED (COLLECTIVELY, THE “JOINT OFFERORS”)UNCONDITIONAL VOLUNTARY  TAKE-OVER OFFER BY THE JOINT OFFERORS THROUGH CIMB INVESTMENT BANK BERHAD (“CIMB”) TO ACQUIRE ALL THE REMAINING ORDINARY SHARES (EXCLUDING TREASURY SHARES) (“OFFER ORDINARY SHARES”) AND ALL THE REMAINING PREFERENCE SHARES (“OFFER PREFERENCE SHARES”) IN TASEK…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) — Netflix today signed a pledge to partner with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Digital ASEAN working group to help people and governments in Southeast Asia develop creative and digital skills and capabilities for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.  The pledge is part of WEF’s ASEAN…