Day: September 30, 2024

NEW DELHI, BUSINESSNEXT, a global leader in composable enterprise solutions for financial services, has partnered with MongoDB to accelerate autonomous operations powered with specialized predictive and generative AI for banking and insurance. Headquartered in New York, MongoDB empowers innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with the power of software and data. The collaboration between BUSINESSNEXT and MongoDB will empower banking and financial services with the technology needed to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive autonomous operations. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures traded mixed at the opening on Monday. As of 9.30 am, September 2024 contract was flat at 1,658.50 while October 2024 rose by 1.0 points to 1,664.5. December 2024 decreased by 4.0 points to 1,666.0, while March 2025 shed 1.5 points to 1,654.0. Turnover reached 4,058 lots, with open interest at 53,999 contracts. The FBM KLCI decreased by 4.35 points to 1,655.74 after 30 minutes of trading. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

PUTRAJAYA, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia today announced the appointment of several distinguished leaders to pivotal positions within the institution. These appointments align with the University’s Strategy 2035, which leverages its heritage, expertise, and global reach to advance academic excellence and innovation. They support the mission of delivering world-class education to both local and international students, essential for excelling in a globalised job market. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

KUALA LUMPUR, In a bid to enhance Malaysia’s healthcare capabilities through collaborative knowledge sharing, the Ministry of Health (MoH) recently visited AstraZeneca’s research and development facility, the Discovery Centre (The DISC), located within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in the United Kingdom. This strategic location places AstraZeneca’s laboratories in close proximity to leading hospitals, the University of Cambridge, various research institutions, and multiple biotech companies, fostering a culture of open partnership and innovation. In a statement, AstraZeneca said the RM5.5 billion research and development facility is equipped with cutting-edge robotics, high-throughput screening, and AI-driven technology. ‘The DISC aligns with AstraZeneca’s focus

BUTTERWORTH, The Penang Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) ordered a commercial container carrying ice cream from Taiwan worth RM355,874 to be sent back to the country of origin because it did not have a valid MAQIS import permit. Penang MAQIS in a statement today said the ice cream weighing 3,772 kilogrammes was detained during a routine inspection carried out at the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) here today. “A routine inspection carried out by MAQIS found that the merchandise did not have a valid MAQIS import permit and the act of importing animal-based products without a valid permit is