<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (September 25): Masterskill Education Group Bhd’s (MEGB) unit ASEAN Metropolitan University College (formerly known as Masterskill University College of Health Sciences)has received approval for a new Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Administration  from the Ministry of Higher Education.</p></div>
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KUALA LUMPUR (September 25): Masterskill Education Group Bhd’s (MEGB) unit ASEAN Metropolitan University College (formerly known as Masterskill University College of Health Sciences)has received approval for a new Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Administration  from the Ministry of Higher Education.
In a filing Tuesday, MEGB said it expects that the approval for the programme would contribute positively to its future earnings.

Masterskill unit gets MOE nod for new programme 

Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has indicated that there will be an official signing ceremony for Sarawak to acquire a major stake in “a bank” — widely understood to be Affin Bank Bhd (KL:AFFIN) — on July 19.

Sarawak premier hints at formalising Affin Bank deal on July 19

The percentage of voter turnout among young people in the Sungai Bakap state election on Saturday morning was encouraging, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.

Encouraging turnout of young voters for Sungai Bakap state by-election, says EC

The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development will resolve the RM286.30 million loss of Mara Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Mara Inc) highlighted in the Auditor General's Report and ensure it does not recur, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Zahid: Mara Inc to ensure no recurrence of loss as shown in AG's Report

Iran's president-elect, low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian carries the hopes of millions of Iranians seeking less restrictions on social freedoms and a more pragmatic foreign policy.

Iran's Pezeshkian brings hopes of moderation after routing hard-line rival

Mikel Merino's header late in extra time sent Spain into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and eliminated hosts Germany after tight a 2-1 win on Friday.

Merino header breaks German hearts, sends Spain into Euro semis

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) clarified on Saturday recent commentaries related to the implementation of co-payment requirements for medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) products, saying it aims to promote sustainability and affordability.

Co-payment requirements for medical and health insurance and takaful products to promote sustainability, affordability — BNM

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that London would keep providing support for Kyiv in its war against Russia and the Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude for maintaining that stand.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy expresses gratitude to new British PM on wartime support

Apple Inc said on Friday it had approved Epic Games' games marketplace app on iPhones and iPads in Europe, after the Fortnite maker escalated its feud with the technology giant, accusing it of hindering efforts to set up a games store on the devices.

Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe

Much of the reporting last month about the “non-renewal” of a decades-old “petrodollar agreement” between Saudi Arabia and the United States was riddled with inaccuracies and half-truths. Some outlets even went so far as to allege that Saudi Arabia would “stop using the US dollar for oil sales.” ...

The Eclipse of the Petrodollar — The New Global Economy

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday night abruptly scheduled an unusual weekend meeting with top Democratic colleagues as party anxiety festers over whether Joe Biden should remain in the US presidential race.

Top House Democrat to hold weekend meeting amid Biden anxieties

<p>The Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) inquiry into the affairs of the Human Resource&nbsp;Development Corporation (HRD Corp), particularly its investments and governance structure, has opened a can of worms.</p>


Shenanigans at HRD Corp

<p>Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) clarified on Saturday recent commentaries related to the implementation of co-payment requirements for medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) products, saying it aims to promote sustainability and affordability.</p>


<p>Bursa Malaysia’s average daily trading value&nbsp;surged 59% to RM3.27 billion&nbsp;in the first half of the year (1H2024), from RM2.06 billion for the same corresponding period in 2023, showing that trading on the equity market is thriving.</p>


Bursa's 1H average daily trading value up 59% to RM3.27b — CEO

<p>Global&nbsp;stocks rose while US&nbsp;Treasury yields dipped on Friday after highly anticipated jobs data boosted market expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest-rate cut.</p>


World stocks rise, US yields dip amid jobs data, UK labour landslide

<p>Nine polling centres with&nbsp;65 voting streams opened simultaneously at 8am on Saturday for the Sungai&nbsp;Bakap state by-election.</p>


Sungai Bakap state by-election: Nine polling stations open at 8am

<p>Lawmakers will debate the latest <b>Auditor-General’s (AG) Report 2/2024</b> when parliament resumes session this week following a one-day break for Awal Muharram on Monday.</p>


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<p>Much of the reporting last month about the “non-renewal” of a decades-old “petrodollar agreement” between Saudi Arabia and the United States was riddled with inaccuracies and half-truths. Some outlets even went so far as to allege that Saudi Arabia would “stop using the US dollar for oil sales.” ...

<p>Equities in China and India are being touted as potential outperformers in Asia in the second half of the year (2H2024), as investors flock to emerging-market (EM) themes.</p>


Chinese, Indian stocks favoured over Japan in Asia’s 2H

<p>An eight-day winning streak for Tesla Inc&nbsp;shares sent the world’s most valuable automaker into positive territory for the first time this year.</p>


Tesla shares on track to turn positive for 2024 after US$200b rally

<p>The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development will resolve the RM286.30 million loss of Mara Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Mara Inc) highlighted in the Auditor General's Report and ensure it does not recur, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.</p>


<p>Türkiye will soon unveil an agreement with BYD Co&nbsp;to construct a US$1 billion (RM4.71 billion) plant in the west of the country, Turkish officials said, boosting the Chinese carmaker’s presence in Europe at a time of escalating trade tensions.</p>


China’s BYD to build US$1b EV plant in Türkiye, Bloomberg reports

<p>Iran's president-elect, low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian&nbsp;carries the hopes of millions of Iranians seeking less restrictions on social freedoms and a more pragmatic foreign policy.</p>


<p>House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Friday night abruptly scheduled an unusual weekend meeting with top Democratic colleagues as party anxiety festers over whether Joe Biden should remain in the US presidential race.</p>


<p>New&nbsp;British Prime Minister Keir Starmer&nbsp;told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that London would keep providing support for Kyiv in its war against Russia and the Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude for maintaining that stand.</p>


<p>Mikel Merino's header late in extra time sent Spain into the Euro 2024 semi-finals and eliminated hosts Germany after tight a 2-1 win on Friday.&nbsp;</p>


<p>Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has indicated that there will be an official signing ceremony for Sarawak to acquire a major stake in “a bank” — widely understood to be Affin Bank Bhd (KL:AFFIN) — on July 19.</p>


<p>The percentage of voter turnout among young people in the Sungai Bakap state election on Saturday morning was encouraging, said Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.&nbsp;</p>
