Day: September 25, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, LRN Corporation has announced the introduction of LRN Catalyst Supplier, a specialised solution for clients to deliver their Code of Conduct and ethics and compliance (EandC) training to suppliers, and measure and track engagement. LRN Corporation in a statement said the Catalyst Supplier solution will be generally available in late October this year. The solution will provide legal, risk and compliance leaders with solutions to mitigate supply chain risks in the face of changing regulatory standards such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, which is coming into force in the European Union in 2028. By providing a

KUALA LUMPUR, BUSINESSNEXT, a universe of composable enterprise solutions for banks and financial services, announced it has won the ‘2024 Best Perks and Benefits Award’ from Comparably. With this win, BUSINESSNEXT becomes the only Indian-origin company that has secured a spot among the top 150 global firms celebrated for employee satisfaction, according to a statement. ‘This recognition, based on employee surveys, reflects our continued dedication to ensuring our employees thrive both personally and professionally, and it reinforces the culture of care we strive to maintain every day. ‘The 2024 Best Perks and Benefits Award from Comparably further emphasises BUSINESSNEXT’s position

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia plans to introduce a robust regulatory framework in parliament by November with the aim of establishing Malaysia as a global carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) hub, said Minister of Economy Mohd Rafizi Ramli. He said Malaysia is at a ‘sweet spot’ and that time has come for Malaysia to leapfrog and position itself as a CCUS leader as it has the experience and advantage, with a market fit for it. “And given that Asia alone will make up 50 per cent of global CCUS demand in 2050, Malaysia has taken swift action to capitalise on our

LABUAN, Labuan’s containerised port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has increased collaboration with government agencies to ensure seamless port operations. MPM managing director Datuk Seri Patrick Tiong said the move aligns with the government’s aim to eliminate silo work practices and promote cooperation among the industry’s key stakeholders. Engagement sessions with government agencies are vital to foster good rapport to smoothen day-to-day port operations with cooperation from government agencies, Tiong said at MPM high tea with government agencies here today. ‘These collaborations will enable MPM to continuously enhance its services, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements,’ he

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 achieved RM4.3 billion in sales, surpassing the RM3.2 billion recorded in 2023 by 34 per cent, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). In a statement today, MATRADE said the improvement was driven by agricultural produce, which accounted for the largest share of this year’s sales at 26.3 per cent, followed by prepared food at 26.1 per cent, beverages at 12.5 per cent, and emerging sectors such as pharmaceuticals, toiletries, cosmetics, and packaging and containers, which also ranked among the top contributors. Reflecting on the outcome of MIHAS 2024, Minister