<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SINGAPORE (Sept 12): Singapore Telecommunications has announced changes to its organisation structure and leadership team.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Among the changes, which take effect from Oct 1, Allen Lew, current CEO of SingTel’s Group Digital L!fe unit, will become CEO of Optus and be based in Australia.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Paul O’Sullivan, the current head of SingTel’s Australian unit, will become chairman of Optus.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Bill Chang will be appointed country chief officer for Singapore, where he will be the main liaison with local and regulatory bodies. He will remain as CEO of Group Enterprise.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Chief financial officer Jeann Low’s duties will be expanded to include responsibilities for group strategy and group general counsel.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Jonathan Auerbach, a new addition to SingTel’s leadership team, will take over Lew’s duties at Group Digital L!fe. He joined SingTel from McKinsey &amp; Co.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“We are strengthening our market leadership and increasing our relevance to customers. The restructure combines retention of existing management strength and experience with new leadership talent,” said SingTel group CEO Chua Sock Koong in a statement today.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Shares of SingTel traded at $3.92 at 0253GMT.</p></div>


Singapore Telecommunications has announced changes to its organisation structure and leadership team.

SingTel unveils changes to leadership team

Founders of FashionValet Sdn Bhd Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar have been charged with the misappropriation of RM8 million from Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), belonging to the company.

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DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the country’s healthcare system will not only boost efficiency but also help reduce cost wastage, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday.

Anwar: AI in healthcare to boost efficiency, reduce cost wastage

Over the past two years, the Biden administration struck a careful balance on artificial intelligence. The White House took steps to ensure the US stayed ahead of China in developing the technology while also trying to address some of AI’s many potential risks.

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DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers, such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday.

Anwar: Pragmatic dialogue, collaboration key to navigating complex global relations

ByteDance is placing a big bet on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as the TikTok parent plans to spend more than US$12 billion (RM53.5 billion) on AI in 2025, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend US$12b on AI chips in 2025 — report

Global stocks gained on Wednesday as a flurry of new policies from US President Donald Trump combined with robust corporate earnings to bolster investor optimism, while tariff uncertainty kept the dollar near two-week lows.

Stocks bask in Trump glow, tariff uncertainty weighs on dollar

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Malaysia cannot rely on outdated legislation to address the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements and must instead pursue reforms to foster greater opportunities for international collaboration, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Malaysia cannot rely on outdated legislation to face emerging challenges

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says will sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine 

DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said digitalisation is a "missing component" in all of Malaysia's previous free trade agreements (FTAs).

PM: Malaysia seeks to upgrade its free trade agreements to cover digitalisation

Microsoft on Tuesday said it has changed some key terms of a deal with OpenAI after the ChatGPT creator announced a joint venture with Oracle and Japan's SoftBank Group to build up to US$500 billion (RM2.2 trillion) of new AI data centres in the United States.

Microsoft relaxes data centre grip on OpenAI amid US$500b joint venture

<p>Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) has started the ball rolling for the initial public offer (IPO) of its healthcare unit, sources told <em>The Edge.</em></p>

<p>Maybank Investment Bank Bhd and AmInvestment Bank Bhd are said to be the front-runners as principal advisers for the IPO of Sunway Healthcare Group, the sources said.</p>


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<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held high-level meetings with business leaders from six multinational companies (MNCs) including AstraZeneca, Fortescue, DP World, Medtronics, Nestle and Google.</p>

<p>Arranged by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti), the one-on-one meetings took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025 at the Mountain Plaza Hotel, here, where Anwar, who is also the finance minister, led the Malaysian delegation.</p>


Anwar meets six MNCs including Google, Nestle on the sidelines of WEF 2025

<p>(Jan 22): US&nbsp;President Donald&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;on Tuesday announced&nbsp;a&nbsp;private&nbsp;sector&nbsp;investment&nbsp;of up to US$500&nbsp;billion (RM2.23 trillion) to fund&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;for artificial intelligence (AI),&nbsp;aiming to outpace rival nations in the business-critical technology.</p>


Trump announces private-sector US$500 bil investment in AI infrastructure

<p>The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is one of a kind and a phenomenal move between Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised on Tuesday.</p>

<p>“There is an element of trust in working together on a joint programme that will benefit one another.</p>


Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is one of a kind, phenomenal — Anwar

<p>EFishery Pte, one of Indonesia’s most prominent startups, may have inflated its revenue and profit over several years, according to an internal investigation triggered by a whistleblower’s claim about the company’s accounting.</p>


SoftBank-backed fish startup allegedly faked most of its sales

<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being sent from China to the US via Mexico and Canada.</p>


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<p>Global stocks gained on Wednesday as a flurry of new policies from US President Donald Trump combined with robust corporate earnings to bolster investor optimism, while tariff uncertainty kept the dollar near two-week lows.</p>


<p>President Donald Trump said he would be open to billionaire supporter Elon Musk or Oracle Corp chairman Larry Ellison purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the US government.</p>


Trump says he’s open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok

<p>DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said digitalisation is a "missing component" in all of Malaysia's previous free trade agreements (FTAs).</p>


<p>Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the provision of free toll during festive seasons does not solve traffic congestion on toll highways.</p>

<p>He said it was important for road users to change their behaviour and plan their trips when the festive season arrives.</p>


Free toll during festive seasons does not solve traffic congestion on highways — Ahmad Zahid

<p>China is ready to collaborate with Malaysia to promote East Asian cooperation and regional economic integration during Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship 2025, China’s Consul-General in Penang, Zhou Youbin, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stated that China is also willing to work with Malaysia to maintain the trend of regional development cooperation and contribute to regional and global peace and stability.</p>


China to work with Malaysia, promote East Asian cooperation and regional economic integration

<p>Over the past two years, the Biden administration struck a careful balance on artificial intelligence. The White House took steps to ensure the US stayed ahead of China in developing the technology while also trying to address some of AI’s many potential risks.</p>


<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) called on the US to reconsider President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the agency, suggesting the move could undermine global health security.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
The planned departure would leave the WHO scrambling to replace its top donor, which contributed US$1.3 billion (RM5.84 billion) to the organisation between 2022 and 2023. Without US funding, work that the WHO carries out on containing diseases such as HIV, polio and Ebola as well as a recent outbreak of lethal Marburg virus could be at risk.&nbsp;</p>


WHO urges Trump to reconsider US exit

<p>Lawmakers in some of Asia’s key digital-assets markets are warming to the industry as Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda in the US ripples through the region.</p>


Crypto fears ease in Asia as officials aim to keep up with Trump

<p>Indonesia's antitrust agency on Tuesday ordered Google to pay fines about 202 billion rupiah (US$12.4 million or RM55.3 million) for unfair business practices related to its payment system services for Google Play Store, its software distribution platform.</p>


Indonesia fines Google US$12.4m for unfair business practices

<p>The Sukhoi Su-30MKM Service Life Extension Programme (Slep) by local company, Aerospace Technology Systems Corporation (ATSC) will ensure the aircraft will operate well and be used for another decade.</p>

<p>Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said ATSC has conducted Service Life Extension and Preventive Restoration Works/Overhaul to ensure that aircraft could operate longer and would ensure that Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft were at optimum levels and reduce expenditure compared to sending the aircraft to Russia.</p>


Service life extension programme ensures Sukhois will fly for next decade

<p>For all the hand-wringing about the potential fallout of Donald Trump’s expansive, pro-growth policy agenda, the US treasury market has gotten off to a smooth start.</p>


On day one, Trump appeases bond traders and pushes down rates

<p>Founders of FashionValet Sdn Bhd Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar have been charged with the misappropriation of RM8 million from Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), belonging to the company.</p>


<p>US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.</p>


<p>DAVOS, Switzerland (Jan 21):&nbsp; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia&nbsp;is not in “pressing need” to adopt nuclear power, as the country still sees much potential in solar power and the Asean Power Grid (APG).</p>
