Sentiment towards the Malaysian economy has taken an unexpected negative turn following the news that the Malaysian economy expanded by a much slower pace than forecast between April – June.

Expectations for the second quarter GDP reading were above 5%, but the headline number of 4.5% is far below forecast. This reading will also likely accelerate some underlying concerns that the overall growth outlook for the Malaysian economy in 2018 will need to be readjusted lower.

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd introduced fresh policies for staff with special needs children by providing financial assistance and flexi-work arrangements to help them focus on both their children and career.

These policies allow eligible employees to work from home one day per week and receive financial assistance of up to RM1000 per child monthly, reflecting the Group’s understanding that raising specially-abled children requires both time and additional funding.

AirAsia inks MoU with Malaysia Entrepreneurs' Development Association (PUMM) to provide members of the association with more travel flexibility through AirAsia MyCorporate services.

The MoU was signed at AirAsia RedQ by Spencer Lee, AirAsia Malaysia Head of Commercial and Tan Lay Seong, Deputy President of the Malaysia Entrepreneurs’ Development Association.