Kuala Lumpur, 20 July 2020 – edotco Group (edotco), the leading regional integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company, announced its first Centre of Design Excellence (CoDE), an initiative to further drive the Group’s commitment to advancing a sustainable telecommunications industry. Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, CoDE brings together the best minds from across the edotco footprint with engineers from other key markets making up the virtual team as well. 

The CoDE is focused on developing sustainable design solutions, advancing cost optimization as well as research and development aimed at crafting solutions that are optimised for each market’s unique needs. Established in edotco’s second largest footprint country, Bangladesh hosts the breath of the company’s engineering talent and serves as a prime location to fulfil the company’s commitment to developing key engineering talent across the region. 

Kuala Lumpur, 15 July 2020 – Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (“Alliance Bank” or the “Bank”) today announced that it will reduce its Base Rate (“BR”), Base Lending Rate (“BLR”), and Base Financing Rate (“BFR”) by 25 basis points effective 15 July 2020.

The Bank’s Base Rate will be lowered from 2.82% p.a. to 2.57% p.a., and Base Lending Rate and Base Financing Rate from 5.67% p.a. to 5.42% p.a. The revision applies to all existing loans and/or financing pegged to the Base Rate, Base Lending Rate, and Base Financing Rate. To align with these changes, the deposit rates will also be revised on the same effective date.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today announces the availability of a modified C-Class variant, the Mercedes-Benz C 200 with AMG Line.

“The C-Class has been one of the best sellers in our vehicle range, with more than 20,000 vehicles sold to date, since its introduction in 2014. The localised C-Class itself has been well-accepted by our customers. As part of our continuous commitment to the local market, the premium mid-sized limousine model, the C 200 is upgraded with AMG line together with a host of enhancement including an even more dynamic engine, sports suspension, state-of-the-art digital infotainment system and Mercedes me connect. This model will further cater to the individual requirements of our esteemed customers,” says Michael Jopp, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur, 17 July 2020 – United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) and The FinLab1 have launched The FinLab Online, a regional digital platform to help local small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups implement digital solutions to transform their businesses. 

Since its launch in 2015, The FinLab has received interest from more than 2,000 businesses in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand on their digitalisation journey. In bringing its innovation programmes online, The FinLab is creating the opportunity for more business owners and entrepreneurs to access its tried and tested business transformation programmes.