<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（吉隆坡3日讯）民都鲁港口（Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd）宣布，委任砂拉越州务秘书Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki为非独立非执行董事，即日生效。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>根据向大马交易所的报备，Amar Mohamad是接替辞职的Tan Sri Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani。后者是前砂州务秘书，出任非独立非执行董事职近9年。</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>该集团另外报备说，Datuk Seri Mohamed Khalid&nbsp;Yusuf@Yusup辞去独立非执行董事职，从7月21日生效。</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>闭市时，民都鲁港口收于5.05令吉，无起落，市值报23亿2000万令吉。</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>（编译：陈慧珊）</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><em>English version：</em><a href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/677367" target="_blank">Bintulu Port appoints Sarawak State Secretary Amar Mohamad as non-exec director</a></p></div>


（吉隆坡3日讯）民都鲁港口（Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd）宣布，委任砂拉越州务秘书Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki为非独立非执行董事，即日生效。

民都鲁港口委砂州务秘书Amar Mohamad为非执董

France’s new premier Francois Bayrou vowed to sharply narrow the nation’s deficit to close to 5% of GDP, a plan that threatens a repeat of the stand-off which toppled the last government.

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Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta's instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.

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Social media platform TikTok recorded 2,606 requests from the Malaysian government to remove or restrict content on its platform in 1H2024, the highest among all governments in the period, according to its latest report on government removal requests.

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Wall Street's main indexes rose on Tuesday in a truncated trading session before Christmas, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq up for the third consecutive day, helped by gains in a handful of megacap and growth stocks.

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American Airlines Group Inc said a technical vendor glitch was the cause of a brief groundstop on all US flights on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 24): Here is a brief recap of the business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:

Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd's (KL:BHIC) shareholders have approved the disposal of the fabrication and engineering company’s 51% equity stake i...

BHIC, Pharmaniaga, MMAG, Prolintas, Nestcon, Datasonic, PUC, KKB Engineering, Parlo 

Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) on Tuesday affirmed Malaysia's public information sovereign rating at AAA with a "stable" outlook.

However, MARC flagged challenges from a high fiscal deficit and debt levels, as well as the tax revenue-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of 12.6% in 2023, which remains below the peer average despite recovering to pre-pandemic levels.

MARC flags Malaysia's debt position as it keeps AAA, stable rating

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Bank) has been named Malaysia’s “Bank of the Year” by London-based publication The Banker for the second consecutive year.

OCBC Bank named top Malaysian bank for second year running

European natural gas prices fluctuated above €45 (RM210.32) a megawatt-hour amid persistent supply concerns, with just a week left until a key transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expires.

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<p>KKB Engineering Bhd (KL:KKB) has initiated adjudication proceedings under the Construction Industry Payment and Adjudication Act against a contractor over outstanding claims amounting to RM10.1 million.</p>


KKB Engineering sues glove factory project contractor over unpaid claims

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 24): Here is a brief recap of the business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:</p>

<p><b>Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd</b>'s (KL:BHIC) shareholders have approved the disposal of the fabrication and engineering company’s 51% equity stake i...

<p>OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Bank) has been named Malaysia’s “Bank of the Year” by London-based publication <i>The Banker</i> for the second consecutive year.</p>


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<p>Social media platform TikTok recorded 2,606 requests from the Malaysian government to remove or restrict content on its platform in 1H2024, the highest among all governments in the period, according to its latest report on government removal requests.</p>


<p>Nestcon Bhd’s (KL:NESTCON) wholly owned subsidiary&nbsp;Nestcon Infra Sdn&nbsp;Bhd is set&nbsp;to develop a large-scale solar photovoltaic plant (LSSPV) with 14.99 megawatts of alternating current (MWac) in&nbsp;Bongawan, Kimanis, Sabah.</p>


Nestcon wins bids to develop 18.99 MWac LSS power plant projects in Sabah

<p>Major banks and business groups sued the Federal Reserve on Tuesday, alleging the US central bank's annual "stress tests" of Wall Street firms violate the law.</p>


Big banks, business groups sue US Fed over annual stress tests 

<p>Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) on Tuesday affirmed Malaysia's public information sovereign rating at AAA with a "stable" outlook.</p>

<p>However, MARC flagged challenges from a high fiscal deficit and debt levels, as well as the tax revenue-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of 12.6% in 2023, which remains below the peer average despite recovering to pre-pandemic levels.</p>


<p>American Airlines Group Inc said a technical vendor glitch was the cause of a brief groundstop on all US flights on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season.</p>


<p>The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has initiated a comprehensive investigation and safety audit on the vehicle companies involved in the fatal accident at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound in Melaka on Monday night.</p>


JPJ launches investigation, safety audit over KM204 fatal crash

<p>Any attempts to sow division or actions that trigger racial discord must be avoided, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.</p>

<p>In a Facebook post on Tuesday, in conjunction with Christmas, which will be celebrated by Christians on Wednesday, Anwar emphasised that all Malaysians need each other and complement one another, particularly in efforts to build a successful and distinguished national identity.</p>


Any attempts to incite racial discord must be avoided — PM

<p>Wall Street's main indexes rose on Tuesday in a truncated trading session before Christmas, with the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq up for the third consecutive day, helped by gains in a handful of megacap and growth stocks.</p>


<p>During their inaugural meeting on Monday, Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic committed to exploring collaboration and exchanging information on the latest advancements in agriculture.</p>


Malaysia, Kyrgyz Republic set to explore agriculture collaboration

<p>Salesforce Inc says it’s taking multiple large customers from former partner Veeva Systems Inc in a mounting rivalry to sell software to the pharmaceutical industry.</p>


<p>France’s new premier Francois Bayrou vowed to sharply narrow the nation’s deficit to close to 5% of GDP, a plan that threatens a repeat of the stand-off which toppled the last government.</p>


<p>European natural gas prices fluctuated above €45 (RM210.32) a megawatt-hour amid persistent supply concerns, with just a week left until a key transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expires.</p>


<p>Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Meta's instant messaging platform WhatsApp and Google Play as a first step to scale back internet restrictions, Iranian state media reported on Tuesday.</p>


<p>Registered paddy farmers nationwide are encouraged to join the Paddy Crop Takaful Scheme (STTP) as protection against unforeseen disasters.</p>

<p>In a statement on Tuesday, Agrobank highlighted that the STTP is crucial for farmers, especially when facing natural disaster risks such as floods or drought and pest and disease infestations.</p>


Agrobank urges paddy farmers to join takaful scheme

<p>The Madani government will continue to fully support efforts to safeguard the safety and well-being of children and will not tolerate any crimes that threaten their future, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.</p>
