Malaysian plastic straw ban part of 2019 business licensing
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Sept 2018: The ban on the use of plastic drinking straws effective 1 Jan 2020 is aimed at traders and operators of food outlets who are licence …
AXA Affin adds e-hailing passenger coverage for motor insurance
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 Sept 2018: AXA Affin General Insurance Bhd (AAGI) now offers AXA SmartDrive – Sharing, a motor insurance add-on that provides e-hailing drivers with 24/7 comprehensive protection, whether they are …
Klang Valley double tracking project tender again
PUTRAJAYA, 20 Sept 2018: The second phase of the construction of the Klang Valley Double Tracking Project (KVDT) which was awarded to Dhaya Maju Ltat Sdn Bhd and cancelled, will be …
Malaysian blacklist for cars with faulty Takata airbags
PUTRAJAYA, 19 Sept 2018: Owners of Honda, Subaru and Mazda vehicles involved in the Takata airbag switch are urged to do so or risk being blacklisted. Transport Minister Anthony Loke …
Tesco launches discount chain Jack’s
CHATTERIS, 19 Sept 2018: British supermarket group Tesco has laid down the gauntlet to German discounters Aldi and Lidl – by launching what it said would be the cheapest store …
Volkswagen group plans to build 10 million electric cars
FRANKFURT, 18 Sept 2018: Volkswagen plans to build 10 million electric cars based on its new modular MEB platform, the German car maker said yesterday, as it targets the launch …
Coke eyes cannabis-infused drink market
NEW YORK, 18 Sept 2018: Coca-Cola Co is closely watching the fast-growing marijuana drinks market for a possible entry that would expand the world’s largest soft drink maker’s ambitions further …
Thai Airways aiming for turnaround
BANGKOK, 18 Sept 2018: Struggling national carrier Thai Airways International PCL is pinning hopes of a revival to its 1990s heyday on a new leadership team, jet purchases and improving …
UAE adopts Malaysian model to woo rich retirees
DUBAI, 17 Sept 2018: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government yesterday approved a law that allows expatriates to stay in the country after retirement if they own a property valued …
Islamic banks face huge risk of property slump losses
MANAMA, 16 Sept 2018: Regulators overseeing Islamic banking must revise guidance on real estate exposures to align with the post-financial crisis capital rules of Basel III, a global industry body …