<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (KL:<a href="/askedge/klse/5014" class="ce-stock" target="_blank">AIRPORT</a>) on Thursday named former Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi as its director effective immediately.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Nungsari, an economist by training who currently sits on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Policy Advisory Committee, is appointed as non-independent and non-executive director at Malaysia Airports, the company said in an exchange filing. He is also an independent non-executive member of Bank Negara Malaysia’s board.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Nungsari, 64, served as commissioner of Mavcom since its inception in 2015 and, subsequently as its executive chairman from July 1 2018 till April 10 2020, according to MAHB.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He has held executive positions in various Minister of Finance (Inc) companies such as Khazanah Nasional Bhd, Prokhas Sdn Bhd, Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Bhd, DanaInfra Nasional Bhd and Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Nungsari has also sat on the boards of various statutory and corporate entities including National Productivity Council, Majlis Amanah Rakyat, Bank Pertanian Malaysia Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Shares of Malaysia Airports ended six sen or 0.58% higher at RM10.32, valuing the airport operator at RM17.22 billion.</p></div>


Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (KL:AIRPORT) on Thursday named former Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi as its director effective immediately.

Former aviation regulator chairman Nungsari joins Malaysia Airports’ board

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 21): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting on Saturday with local and foreign media practitioners to convey the latest developments about the country's direction related to government policies, as well as various current and future issues in Malaysia.

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KUCHING (Dec 21): A supply interruption caused by generator trip at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) on Saturday afternoon has been fully restored to affected consumers in certain parts of Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.

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Among all precious gems, diamonds are one of the most sought after and prominent — for good reason. It is their rarity, durability and beauty that inspire the managing director of jewellery company Tomei, Datuk Ng Yih Pyng, to keep them as the focus of his star label, Le Lumiere. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, he has witnessed his fair share of industry evolutions. As technology progresses and diamond reserves begin to run dry, a new competitor — lab-grown stones — has entered the market. What does this mean for the stability of the natural gemstone trade, and what can consumers expect to see in the coming year? Ng gives us his thoughts.

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The launch of a new direct route from Chennai to Penang, via IndiGo, commencing on Saturday, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity, generating economic opportunities, and solidifying Penang’s position as a regional air travel hub.

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The world’s biggest stablecoin issuer, Tether Holdings Ltd, is on track to close the year with more than US$10 billion (RM45.07 billion) in net profits, chief executive officer Paolo Ardoino said in an interview.

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BNP Paribas SA finalised the €5.1 billion (US$5.3 billion or RM24.0 billion) purchase of Axa SA’s asset management unit, in the biggest acquisition under chief executive officer Jean-Laurent Bonnafe.

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At least five people were killed in a car-ramming attack at a German Christmas market in the city of Magdeburg that also left more than 200 injured, officials said, and a Saudi man was arrested on suspicion of driving a car into the crowd.

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<p>Lion Group’s property division, Lion Group Property, is looking to expand its industrial park portfolio, says the conglomerate’s executive chairman Tan Sri William Cheng.</p>


<p>Among all precious gems, diamonds are one of the most sought after and prominent —&nbsp;for good reason. It is their rarity, durability and beauty that inspire&nbsp;the managing director of jewellery company Tomei, Datuk Ng Yih Pyng, to keep them as the focus of his star label, Le Lumiere. With over 30 years of experience under his belt, he has witnessed his fair share of industry evolutions. As technology progresses and diamond reserves begin to run dry, a new competitor — lab-grown stones — has entered the market. What does this mean for the stability of the natural gemstone trade, and what can consumers expect to see in the coming year? Ng gives us his thoughts.</p>


<p>(Dec 21):&nbsp;The Biden administration is mulling exempting Mexico from tariffs on imported solar equipment, a last-minute change that would primarily benefit Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd.&nbsp;</p>


<p>KUCHING (Dec 21): A supply interruption caused by generator trip at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) on Saturday afternoon has been fully restored to affected consumers in certain parts of Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.</p>
