KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes private sector initiatives to support the development of sports, particularly among young people, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister said this could be done by organising events or making financial donations to sports associations. "We hope the private sector will play its part and assist...
KUALA LUMPUR: Six influential individuals have been conferred with the prestigious Merdeka Award in recognition of their lifelong dedication to fostering a national culture of excellence and patriotism. This year’s categories of awards comprise Education and Community; Environment; Health, Science and Technology; Outstanding Scholastic Achievement; and Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia. This year’s Education and...
SOUTH SUDAN's state-run Nile Petroleum Corp has taken over oil fields and assets that belonged to a Petronas subsidiary. The changes come almost two weeks after the Petronas announced it would leave South Sudan after 14 years. UK-based oil and gas company Savannah Energy Plc has been in talks to purchase that business. Nilepet will now "assume the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) on Monday said it would add three energy-efficient liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels to its North American operations. The addition of the vessels, which brings the total number in Petronas' fleet in North America to six, comes ahead of the start-up of LNG Canada's gas-export facility...
KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group (SMG) swept top prizes at the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards (HKM) 2023. The nation’s premier annual journalism awards night was held in recognition of the outstanding works by journalists from the print, online and electronic platforms. In attendance were Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Communications Minister Fahmi...
IN today’s ever-changing global landscape, the pillars of diversity and inclusion (D&I) have emerged as integral components of ethical organisation practices and key drivers of sustainability. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, organisations recognise that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment goes beyond social responsibility – it is a strategic imperative for long-term success and growth. PETRONAS...
PETALING JAYA: The government needs to be bold and brave in terms of implementing strategies and reforms to tighten the fiscal screws in the upcoming Budget 2024, says Pankajkumar Bipinchandra, who is managing director of Datametrics Research and Information Centre. One of the effective ways to address the budget deficit is to cut fuel subsidies by...
WHEN Kelantan native Ahmad Shahirman Zuni was first sent to Sabah to work, the thought going through his mind was – “I am the only one from Peninsular Malaysia in this office”. He never had any Sabahan friends before, and could not quite grasp the local Malay dialect. “I had a total culture shock. I did not...
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested 15 men for illegally selling PETRONAS diesel following raids in six states. Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said the operation was conducted after an internal investigation by PETRONAS and intelligence gathering by police. The suspects were aged between 29 and 52, he added. "We also seized...
A Petronas logo at their office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Reuters Malaysia's government on Wednesday (April 21) enacted a new emergency law allowing it to use funds derived from oil and gas contributions to pay for vaccine procurement, as it looks to ramp up its Covid-19 vaccination programme. The ordinance will allow the government access to use the...
