Author name: Derek Ho

Anwar: Malaysia needs skilled workers to power its next economic leap

Anwar: Malaysia needs skilled workers to power its next economic leap

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 — Malaysia is positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the centre of its industrial policy, making it a key instrument of economic transformation to build a highly skilled and well-paid workforce. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the strategy forms a core part of the nation’s push to […]

Anwar: Malaysia needs skilled workers to power its next economic leap Read More »

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia appoints Kevin Barbian as new COO, succeeds Nadia Trimmel

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia appoints Kevin Barbian as new COO, succeeds Nadia Trimmel

Outgoing COO Nadia Trimmel joined Mercedes-Benz Malaysia in 2024 as Vice President of Marketing and Sales. MERCEDES-BENZ Malaysia has appointed Kevin Barbian as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia, effective September 1, 2026. He succeeds Nadia Trimmel, who is moving to Mercedes-Benz Vans UK as Sales Director. Barbian has been with

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia appoints Kevin Barbian as new COO, succeeds Nadia Trimmel Read More »

Tata turmoil lays bare India’s corporate succession problem

Tata turmoil lays bare India’s corporate succession problem

Tata leadership row raises questions over board independence and family control MUMBAI: In little more than a month, the chairman of India’s corporate giant Tata Group has gone from seeking another term to announcing his departure to returning to the role. The saga around N. Chandrasekaran, who has headed the multi-billion-dollar empire for nearly a

Tata turmoil lays bare India’s corporate succession problem Read More »

With 449PS and 560Nm AWD, BYD Atto 3 Performance launched in Malaysia

With 449PS and 560Nm AWD, BYD Atto 3 Performance launched in Malaysia

Only 69 units will be offered in Malaysia, with the number chosen to commemorate the country’s 69th Merdeka. BYD Sime Motors has launched the 2026 BYD Atto 3 Performance in Malaysia, adding a new all-wheel-drive flagship to the electric SUV range with 330 kW, equivalent to 449PS, and 560Nm. Priced at RM149,800, the Performance sits

With 449PS and 560Nm AWD, BYD Atto 3 Performance launched in Malaysia Read More »

Lubok Antu and Kanowit schools close as haze pushes API past 200

Lubok Antu and Kanowit schools close as haze pushes API past 200

KUCHING, Sept 21 — All primary and secondary schools under the Lubok Antu and Kanowit District Education Offices (PPD) have been ordered to close temporarily with immediate effect due to worsening haze. The Sarawak Education Department (JPNS) said the decision was made based on Air Pollutant Index (API) readings recorded in the two areas as

Lubok Antu and Kanowit schools close as haze pushes API past 200 Read More »