Kuala Lumpur, 24 August 2020 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (“Kenanga Group”) today announced its second quarter financial results (“2Q20”). Profit before tax ("PBT") stood at RM25.9 million, an increase of three folds from same period last year.

Kenanga Group registered a net income of RM170.1mil for the quarter under review, a 46% hike from corresponding period last year, mainly contributed by increased brokerage fees, trading and investment income as well as management fee income. It also recorded a share of profits from its joint venture company, Rakuten Trade and a reversal of credit loss provision.

Petaling Jaya, 24 August 2020 – It’s no secret that youth unemployment has become a top concern for global leaders as they navigate through the post Covid-19 world. Education cities developer, HCK Capital Group Berhad is calling for more bold measures, including encouraging entrepreneurship, to help the 9.5 million Malaysian youth navigate the adversities ahead.   

HCK Capital Group Berhad believes entrepreneurship, which will create jobs and upskilling opportunities for young people, should be the core of a multi-pronged effort to help Malaysian youth face the real impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, which are expected to become even more visible in the coming months. 

PETALING JAYA, August 17, 2020 – On August 22, Earth Overshoot Day comes more than three weeks later than last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced humanity’s activities to slow down abruptly.  As public health challenges and the economic recovery have been surging as top concerns around the world, Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Global Footprint Network have combined efforts to spur and fuel a strategic conversation on generating long-term business success.

Their joint e-book “Strategies for One-Planet Prosperity” presents the framework for companies to remain relevant in a world increasingly shaped by climate change and resource constraints: improving humanity’s well-being within the means of our planet (“one-planet prosperity”). As the e-book explains, this dual strategy is becoming necessary for companies to build their long-term competitive advantage. The choice is between planning ahead to support human needs for well-being and resource security, thus enhancing their chance to become economically successful and resilient, or keeping with business-as-usual and becoming irrelevant.

KUALA LUMPUR, 21 August 2020: Get ready to MERDEKA FROM CASH with Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s Merdeka -Malaysia Day movement! With #lebihselamat, #banyakmeriah and #ekstrapatriotik giveaways ranging from TNG RFID Tags, reload pins, game console, vouchers and stay-cations nationwide worth over RM10,000, Malaysians can look forward to a safe and contactless way of supporting local businesses with their Touch ‘n Go eWallet.

Safety and hygiene aspects are ranking high on reasons of going cashless and new normal has changed transaction forms.  Touch ‘n Go eWallet plays its role by pivoting its business strategy to ensure that Malaysians are well on their way to being a truly cashless society the #lebihselamat way.