Malaysia Report | Business Report on Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-report/ Thu, 02 May 2024 04:28:15 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management en-gb info@marcopolis.net (Marcopolis) Malaysia Transportation: An Overview of KLIA Ekspres Train Services in Kuala Lumpur by Noormah Mohd Noor https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-transportation-an-overview-of-klia-ekspres-train-services-in-kuala-lumpur-by-noormah-mohd-noor.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-transportation-an-overview-of-klia-ekspres-train-services-in-kuala-lumpur-by-noormah-mohd-noor.htm

Noormah Mohd Noor gives an overview of KLIA Ekspres train services in Kuala Lumpur. The KLIA Ekspres, which was designed with the air travelers’ needs in mind, is a high-speed, non-stop air-rail connection between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal (KL CAT) at Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Malaysia Report Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:01:46 +0000 Transportation Services in Malaysia: Noormah Mohd Noor Shares her Vision for KLIA Ekspres https://marcopolis.net/transportation-services-in-malaysia-noormah-mohd-noor-shares-her-vision-for-klia-ekspres.htm https://marcopolis.net/transportation-services-in-malaysia-noormah-mohd-noor-shares-her-vision-for-klia-ekspres.htm
Transportation services in Malaysia: Noormah Mohd Noor, CEO of KLIA Ekspres, shares her vision for the future of the Kuala Lumpur train services company. KLIA Ekspres is a high-speed, non-stop air-rail connection between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Kuala Lumpur City Air Terminal.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Malaysia Report Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:35:44 +0000 Malaysian Financial Market: Meor Amri Meor Ayob Presents Valuation Agency Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/malaysian-financial-market-meor-amri-meor-ayob-presents-valuation-agency-bond-pricing-agency-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysian-financial-market-meor-amri-meor-ayob-presents-valuation-agency-bond-pricing-agency-malaysia.htm

Meor Amri Meor Ayob gives an overview of Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia, a valuation agency and key player in the Malaysian financial market. As of today, BPAM stands as the premier source of evaluated prices and data for the Malaysian Fixed Income Market. He also discusses future plans and shares his vision for Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia and the Malaysian financial market in the medium term.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Malaysia Report Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:07:28 +0000 BPAM: The Premier Source of Evaluated Prices and Data for the Malaysian Fixed Income Market https://marcopolis.net/bpam-the-premier-source-of-evaluated-prices-and-data-for-the-malaysian-fixed-income-market.htm https://marcopolis.net/bpam-the-premier-source-of-evaluated-prices-and-data-for-the-malaysian-fixed-income-market.htm
Meor Amri Meor Ayob, CEO of Bond Pricing Agency Malaysia, presents the valuation agency. As of today, BPAM stands as the premier source of evaluated prices and data for the Malaysian Fixed Income Market.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Malaysia Report Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:29:58 +0000 Hew Moi Lan Presents SEGi University: A Leading Private Tertiary Education Provider in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/hew-moi-lan-presents-segi-university-a-leading-private-tertiary-education-provider-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/hew-moi-lan-presents-segi-university-a-leading-private-tertiary-education-provider-in-malaysia.htm

Ms Hew Moi Lan shares her thoughts on the state of the educational sector in Malaysia and gives an overview of SEGi University, a leading private tertiary education provider in the country. She also discusses the challenges to be faced by education in Malaysia, as well as SEGi itself, and shares her vision for the next three to five years.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Malaysia Report Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:20:25 +0000 Malaysia Education: Discussing the Importance of Student Employability with SEGi University https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-education-discussing-the-importance-of-student-employability-with-segi-university.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-education-discussing-the-importance-of-student-employability-with-segi-university.htm
Ms Hew Moi Lan, CEO of SEGi University, a leading private tertiary education provider in Malaysia, discusses the importance of student employability and explains what the university does in order to ensure their students have easy access to employment after they graduate.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Malaysia Report Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:27:20 +0000 Zulfikri Osman: Strategy of Asia Aerospace City (AAC) https://marcopolis.net/zulfikri-osman-strategy-of-asia-aerospace-city-aac.htm https://marcopolis.net/zulfikri-osman-strategy-of-asia-aerospace-city-aac.htm strategy of AACZulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about the strategy of AAC.

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]]> sandra@marcopolis.net (Sandra Francisco) Malaysia Report Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:00:56 +0000 Malaysia to play major role in international aerospace industry with Asia Aerospace City (AAC) https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-to-play-major-role-in-international-aerospace-industry-with-asia-aerospace-city-aac.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-to-play-major-role-in-international-aerospace-industry-with-asia-aerospace-city-aac.htm Asia Aerospace City (AAC) is a bold, strategic initiative to catapult Malaysia into a major role in the international aerospace industry, which is expected to grow to over USD$1 trillion by 2020.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Leading aerospace hub in Asia - Asia Aerospace City https://marcopolis.net/leading-aerospace-hub-in-asia-asia-aerospace-city-profile.htm https://marcopolis.net/leading-aerospace-hub-in-asia-asia-aerospace-city-profile.htm

Asia Aerospace City (hereinafter referred to as “AAC”) is an aerospace hub that serves to combine the capabilities, assets and aerospace players worldwide with the opportunity for growth in Asia, with Subang Nexus serving as the foundations of its physical infrastructure.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Innovation in Malaysia: aerospace industry key to innovation https://marcopolis.net/innovation-in-malaysia-aerospace-industry-key-to-innovation.htm https://marcopolis.net/innovation-in-malaysia-aerospace-industry-key-to-innovation.htm Innovation in Malaysia: aerospace industry key to innovation Zulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about innovation in Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Malaysia's aerospace industry outlook by a leading aerospace hub in Asia https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-aerospace-industry-outlook-by-a-leading-aerospace-hub-in-asia.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-aerospace-industry-outlook-by-a-leading-aerospace-hub-in-asia.htm Aerospace industry in MalaysiaZulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about the aerospace industry in Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Asia Aerospace City (AAC) aims to make Malaysia the hub for Aerospace OEMs in South East Asia https://marcopolis.net/asia-aerospace-city-aac-aims-to-make-malaysia-the-hub-for-aerospace-oems-in-south-east-asia.htm https://marcopolis.net/asia-aerospace-city-aac-aims-to-make-malaysia-the-hub-for-aerospace-oems-in-south-east-asia.htm Asia Aerospace City BackgroundZulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about the background of one of the largest aerospace zone projects.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Malaysia set to become one of the best place for OEMs in Asia https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-set-to-become-one-of-the-best-place-for-oems-in-asia.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-set-to-become-one-of-the-best-place-for-oems-in-asia.htm Best place for OEMs in AsiaZulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about the strategic plan to make Malaysia one of the best place for OEMs in Asia with initiatives such as Asia Aerospace City.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Major aerospace hub being built in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/major-aerospace-hub-being-built-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/major-aerospace-hub-being-built-in-malaysia.htm hub for aem in AsiaZulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about the strategic plan to make Malaysia the major hub for OEMs such as Airbus or Boeing.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Malaysia: high income economy by 2020 https://marcopolis.net/strategy-of-asia-aerospace-city.htm https://marcopolis.net/strategy-of-asia-aerospace-city.htm malaysia high income economyZulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about how Malaysia is being transformed into a high income economy by 2020.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 Malaysia in an ideal place for aerospace industry in South East Asia https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-in-an-ideal-place-for-aerospace-industry-in-south-east-asia.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-in-an-ideal-place-for-aerospace-industry-in-south-east-asia.htm Malaysia a better hub than chinaZulfikri Osman, COO of Asia Aerospace City talks about the strategic advantages of Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 07 Jul 2015 08:38:59 +0000 One of the Best Hotels for Conferences and Events in Kuala Lumpur https://marcopolis.net/one-of-the-best-hotels-for-conferences-and-events-in-kuala-lumpur.htm https://marcopolis.net/one-of-the-best-hotels-for-conferences-and-events-in-kuala-lumpur.htm

Ian Barrow, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur talks conferences and events.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:43:01 +0000 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur Exclusive Location for Business https://marcopolis.net/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-kuala-lumpur-exclusive-location-for-business.htm https://marcopolis.net/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-kuala-lumpur-exclusive-location-for-business.htm

Ian Barrow, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur talks about the location of the hotel.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:02:48 +0000 One of the best business hotels in Kuala Lumpur: excellence in MICE experience and hotel experience https://marcopolis.net/one-of-the-best-business-hotels-in-kuala-lumpur-excellence-in-mice-experience-and-hotel-experience.htm https://marcopolis.net/one-of-the-best-business-hotels-in-kuala-lumpur-excellence-in-mice-experience-and-hotel-experience.htm

Ian Barrow, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur talks about the milestones and award of one of the best business hotels in Kuala Lumpur.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:51:09 +0000 Malaysia becoming leading business tourism destination https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-becoming-leading-business-tourism-destination.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-becoming-leading-business-tourism-destination.htm

Ian Barrow, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur talks about Malaysia being a leading business tourism destination.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:28:24 +0000 Best award winning restaurants in Kuala Lumpur found in DoubleTree by Hilton https://marcopolis.net/best-award-winning-restaurants-in-kuala-lumpur-found-in-doubletree-by-hilton.htm https://marcopolis.net/best-award-winning-restaurants-in-kuala-lumpur-found-in-doubletree-by-hilton.htm

Ian Barrow, general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur talks about the dining experience in the hotel and some of the best award-winning restaurants.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:54:24 +0000 Malaysia's Tourism Growing at 10% Says a Leading Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur - DoubleTree by Hilton https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-tourism-growing-at-10-says-a-leading-business-hotel-in-kuala-lumpur-doubletree-by-hilton.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-tourism-growing-at-10-says-a-leading-business-hotel-in-kuala-lumpur-doubletree-by-hilton.htm

Malaysia is a very important hub in Asia Pacific. We do a lot of regional conferences and so we have business coming from Singapore and from the major countries within Asia Pacific. We do get quite a lot of business out of China, Australia, Indonesia and Thailand. There is also a lot of international travel and I think that is where Malaysia has been very successful in putting itself on the map for business meetings, events and MICE tourism.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 12 Jun 2015 11:23:01 +0000 Aerospace Industry in Asia: Malaysia to Become Hub for Aerospace OEMs in South East Asia https://marcopolis.net/aerospace-industry-in-asia-malaysia-to-become-hub-for-aerospace-oems-in-south-east-asia.htm https://marcopolis.net/aerospace-industry-in-asia-malaysia-to-become-hub-for-aerospace-oems-in-south-east-asia.htm

Asia Aerospace City (AAC) aims to make Malaysia the hub for Aerospace OEMs in South East Asia and beyond. It leverages on various engagement strategies with the Aerospace OEMs across the globe. MARA initiated this idea more than a year ago. MARA is a strategic government organisation that champions capability building for the nation through its activities in education, entrepreneur development and investments. MARA produces approx.30% of the overall Malaysian human capital. There is an expanding need for a more diversified supply chain, sustainable human capital and business growth opportunity in Asia by the OEMs.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:24:14 +0000 Executive Profile: Zulfikri Osman leads the development of Asia Aerospace City (AAC) https://marcopolis.net/executive-profile-zulfikri-osman-leads-the-development-of-asia-aerospace-city-aac.htm https://marcopolis.net/executive-profile-zulfikri-osman-leads-the-development-of-asia-aerospace-city-aac.htm

In February 21, 2014, MARA simultaneously created a new entity, M-AeroTech Sdn Bhd (M-AeroTEch), and appointed Zulfikri Osman as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 06 May 2015 12:14:51 +0000 Tourism Sector in Malaysia: About Malaysian Tourism Sector https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-in-malaysia-about-malaysian-tourism-sector.htm https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-in-malaysia-about-malaysian-tourism-sector.htm Tunku Dato’ Ahmad Burhanuddin talks about the tourism sector in Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:50:14 +0000 Major Problem for Tourism Industry in Malaysia is International Competition https://marcopolis.net/major-problem-for-tourism-industry-in-malaysia-is-international-competition.htm https://marcopolis.net/major-problem-for-tourism-industry-in-malaysia-is-international-competition.htm Tunku Dato’ Ahmad Burhanuddin talks about the major challenges for the tourism industry in Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:50:14 +0000 Investment into Theme Parks in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/investment-into-theme-parks-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/investment-into-theme-parks-in-malaysia.htm According to the Global Industry Analysts Incorporated market report, the amusement park and theme park market worldwide will generate revenues of USD 32 billion by 2017. Tunku Dato’ Ahmad Burhanuddin talks investment into the theme parks in Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:50:14 +0000 Renewable Energy in Malaysia to Grow from 10% to 20% by 2030 https://marcopolis.net/renewable-energy-in-malaysia-grow-from-10-to-20-by-2030.htm https://marcopolis.net/renewable-energy-in-malaysia-grow-from-10-to-20-by-2030.htm

Abdul Razak bin Abdul Majid, Chairman of Energy Commission talks about renewable energy in Malaysia. Renewable power generation stands at 10% including the hydro. The plan of the government is to increase the power generated from renewable energy to 20% by 2030.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:54:49 +0000 Power Sector in Malaysia: 50% of Power Generated by Tenaga Nasional https://marcopolis.net/power-sector-in-malaysia-50-of-power-generated-by-tenaga-nasional-and-premier-utility.htm https://marcopolis.net/power-sector-in-malaysia-50-of-power-generated-by-tenaga-nasional-and-premier-utility.htm

Abdul Razak bin Abdul Majid, Chairman of Energy Commission talks about the structure of the electricity sector.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:54:49 +0000 Doing Business in Malaysia: Lowest Rates for Electricity for Industry and Commerce https://marcopolis.net/doing-business-in-malaysia-lowest-rates-for-electricity-for-industry-and-commerce.htm https://marcopolis.net/doing-business-in-malaysia-lowest-rates-for-electricity-for-industry-and-commerce.htm

Abdul Razak bin Abdul Majid, Chairman of Energy Commission says that Malaysia offers one of the lowest rates for electricity for commercial and industrial purposes.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:54:49 +0000 Investment Opportunities in Power Sector in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/investment-opportunities-in-power-sector-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/investment-opportunities-in-power-sector-in-malaysia.htm

Abdul Razak bin Abdul Majid, Chairman of Energy Commission talks about the investment opportunities in power sector in Malaysia for independent power producers.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:54:49 +0000 Economic Growth in Malaysia: 3.5% per Annum https://marcopolis.net/economic-growth-in-malaysia-3-5-per-annum.htm https://marcopolis.net/economic-growth-in-malaysia-3-5-per-annum.htm

Abdul Razak bin Abdul Majid, Chairman of Energy Commission talks about electricity consumption in Malaysia. The power consumption grew at 3.5% per annum.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:54:49 +0000 Malaysia Experiencing Upward Economic Trend https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-experiencing-upward-economic-trend.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-experiencing-upward-economic-trend.htm

Malaysia is on the upward economic trend and that is why the electricity consumption grows.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:54:49 +0000 National Innovation Agency: Strategy and Innovation Plan https://marcopolis.net/national-innovation-agency-strategy-and-innovation-plan.htm https://marcopolis.net/national-innovation-agency-strategy-and-innovation-plan.htm

Mark Rozario, CEO of Agensi Inovasi Malaysia talks about the National Innovation Agency and the innovation program.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:00:36 +0000 Malaysia ranks 34th in the INSEAD Global Innovation Index https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-ranks-34th-in-the-insead-global-innovation-index.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-ranks-34th-in-the-insead-global-innovation-index.htm

Mark Rozario, CEO of Agensi Inovasi Malaysia addresses the key points of the National Innovation Strategy and 6 core areas. Malaysia ranks 34th in the INSEAD Global Innovation Index.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 09:00:36 +0000 Innovation: 11th Malaysia Plan 2016-2020 to Focus on Innovation and Productivity https://marcopolis.net/innovation-11th-malaysia-plan-2016-2020-to-focus-innovation-and-productivity.htm https://marcopolis.net/innovation-11th-malaysia-plan-2016-2020-to-focus-innovation-and-productivity.htm

Mark Rozario, CEO of Agensi Inovasi Malaysia of provides an overall assessment of innovation in Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:49:47 +0000 Malaysia's Economy: Developed Nation by 2020 with $15,000 Per Capita GDP https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-economy-developed-nation-by-2020-with-15-000-per-capita-gdp.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-economy-developed-nation-by-2020-with-15-000-per-capita-gdp.htm

When is Malaysia going to rank number 5 globally in innovation? Mark Rozario, CEO of Agensi Inovasi Malaysia talks about the progress to become number 3 innovation superpower.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:49:47 +0000 Top Business Leaders in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/most-powerful-business-leaders-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/most-powerful-business-leaders-in-malaysia.htm

Marcopolis ranked the top business leaders in Malaysia. The ranking is based on an executive survey with the top businessmen as part of the business report on Malaysia. Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary is No. 1, and Anthony (Tony) Fernandes, at No. 2, is the second top businessmen in Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:58:48 +0000 Best Hotels in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/best-hotels-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/best-hotels-in-malaysia.htm Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top hotels in Malaysia. View the latest list of the best hotels in Malaysia. The leading hotels in Malaysia are Doubletree by Hilton - Kuala Lumpur.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:42:26 +0000 Malaysia's Top Oil and Gas Companies https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-top-oil-and-gas-companies.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysia-s-top-oil-and-gas-companies.htm Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top oil and gas companies in Malaysia. View the latest list of the largest oil and gas companies in Malaysia. The leading oil and gas companies in Malaysia are Petrobras, BHP Oil Petroleum and Petroliam Nasional. Petrobras is not listed in the below list.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:17:07 +0000 Top Real Estate Companies in Malaysia | Largest Real Estate Developers https://marcopolis.net/top-real-estate-companies-in-malaysia-largest-real-estate-developers.htm https://marcopolis.net/top-real-estate-companies-in-malaysia-largest-real-estate-developers.htm Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top universities in Malaysia. View the latest list of the top universities in Malaysia. The best universities in Malaysia are Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:50:36 +0000 Top Universities in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/top-universities-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/top-universities-in-malaysia.htm Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top universities in Malaysia. View the latest list of the top universities in Malaysia. The best universities in Malaysia are Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:32:45 +0000 Top Industrial Companies in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/top-industrial-companies-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/top-industrial-companies-in-malaysia.htm Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top Industry companies in Malaysia. View the latest list of the largest Industry companies. The largest Industry companies are British American Tobacco Malaysia, PPB Group Berhad and Nestlé Malaysia Berhad.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:04:19 +0000 Real Estate Sector in Malaysia: 15-20% Return on Investment https://marcopolis.net/real-estate-sector-in-malaysia-15-20-return-on-investment.htm https://marcopolis.net/real-estate-sector-in-malaysia-15-20-return-on-investment.htm I think net yields generally vary between 5% to 8%.  But the targets are generally between 15% to 20%. That is very achievable.  You wouldn’t want to come with a lower IRR. You are putting in so much money, but the yields are between 5% to 8%.  Why the IRRs are high is because the capital growth is still very strong. Economic growth is still pretty aggressive at 5.5%. So, there is a lot of growth in the market.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:27:22 +0000 Doing Business in Malaysia: Moving Towards High Income Economy https://marcopolis.net/doing-business-in-malaysia-moving-towards-high-income-economy.htm https://marcopolis.net/doing-business-in-malaysia-moving-towards-high-income-economy.htm

I think Malaysia has a lot of advantages; in addition to the standard banking opportunities here, Malaysia is a center for Islamic banking, and has some of the world’s biggest Islamic banks centered here who are also lending and supported the economy in terms of SME financing, and corporate and investment banking initiatives.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:01:20 +0000 Timber Industry in Malaysia: Timber Exports Represent 2.7% of Total Exports https://marcopolis.net/timber-industry-in-malaysia-timber-exports-represent-2-7-of-total-exports.htm https://marcopolis.net/timber-industry-in-malaysia-timber-exports-represent-2-7-of-total-exports.htm

An Act of Parliament established the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) in June 1973. We have been in existence for 41 years. We are the regulatory body for the timber sector in Malaysia. We fall under the Federal Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:50:21 +0000 Tourism Industry in Malaysia: Plan to Bring 36 Million Tourist is Realistic https://marcopolis.net/tourism-industry-in-malaysia-plan-to-bring-36-million-tourist-is-realistic.htm https://marcopolis.net/tourism-industry-in-malaysia-plan-to-bring-36-million-tourist-is-realistic.htm

This industry is thriving in Malaysia. This is mainly because the industry has the complete support of the Malaysian government. We have been organizing road shows around the world. We are also focusing on family-oriented tourism. That is why we have these family-friendly products, these sites, like KidZania, LegoLand, Puteri Harbour with Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and the Little Big Club with Thomas, Bob the Builder etc.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:41:07 +0000 Education Sector in Malaysia: Interview Analysis https://marcopolis.net/education-sector-in-malaysia-interview-analysis.htm https://marcopolis.net/education-sector-in-malaysia-interview-analysis.htm

We want to offer the best of programs, the best facilities, but we have limitations because we are a private entity. I think this is a greater challenge. I am very proud to be in this industry, because it is evergreen. There will always be people who say that education is not important.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 09:00:32 +0000 Private Healthcare Sector in Malaysia and Outlook on Medical Tourism https://marcopolis.net/private-healthcare-sector-in-malaysia-and-outlook-on-medical-tourism.htm https://marcopolis.net/private-healthcare-sector-in-malaysia-and-outlook-on-medical-tourism.htm

View an exclusive analysis of the healthcare sector in Malaysia, outlook for the medical tourism by one of the best hospitals in the Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:49:07 +0000 Selangor's State Development: Industry Sector is Main Driver of Economy https://marcopolis.net/selangor-s-state-development-industry-sector-is-main-driver-of-economy.htm https://marcopolis.net/selangor-s-state-development-industry-sector-is-main-driver-of-economy.htm

Selangor state is one of the main economic centers in Malaysia. View an exclusive interview discussing Selangor's potential, industry, real estate and construction.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:42:24 +0000 Defense in Malaysia: Major Security Threats are Terrorism, Transnational Crimes https://marcopolis.net/defense-in-malaysia-major-security-threats-are-terrorism-transnational-crimes.htm https://marcopolis.net/defense-in-malaysia-major-security-threats-are-terrorism-transnational-crimes.htm

Non-traditional security (NTS) issues are of our concern. It is multifaceted, evolves very rapidly and could emerge in an unexpected manner. Among of NTS issues are terrorism/militancy, transnational/trans-boundary crimes, cyber-security and environment security- climate change, natural disasters etc.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:33:15 +0000 Financial Services: Malaysia's Strategy to Become Financial Hub https://marcopolis.net/financial-services-malaysia-s-strategy-to-become-financial-hub.htm https://marcopolis.net/financial-services-malaysia-s-strategy-to-become-financial-hub.htm

Malaysia is a regional financial hub and has well sophisticated financial services industry. View more information about Malaysia being the financial hub in the South East Asia, outlook for the financial services industry and more.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:26:07 +0000 Tourism Sector in Malaysia is Vibrant https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-in-malaysia-is-vibrant.htm https://marcopolis.net/tourism-sector-in-malaysia-is-vibrant.htm

The tourism industry in Malaysia is vibrant. Malaysia's location gives it the potential to be the hub of Southeast Asia. View the tourism sector interview analysis.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:18:01 +0000 Malaysian Innovation Going Global: Digital Autopsy https://marcopolis.net/malaysian-innovation-going-global-digital-autopsy.htm https://marcopolis.net/malaysian-innovation-going-global-digital-autopsy.htm

The innovation is very abstract. It is a state of mind; a better question would be that how people perceive innovation and how they enjoy the excitement and the value created by innovation. In that sense, from the political leadership to the business community in Malaysia, we are very excited about the possibility of innovation.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:09:34 +0000 Banking Sector in Malaysia: 9-10% Growth https://marcopolis.net/banking-sector-in-malaysia-9-10-growth.htm https://marcopolis.net/banking-sector-in-malaysia-9-10-growth.htm

The banking sector is Malaysia is very stable and growing steadily. We expect growth 9-10% this year. The regulatory framework is very good: the Islamic Financial Services and Financial Services Acts of 2013 were passed last year, taking into account all that has happened in the West in 2008. Assessment of the banking sector and economy by Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Munir Abdul Majid, Chairman of Bank Muamalat and Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:57:16 +0000 Islamic Banking in Malaysia: Analysis https://marcopolis.net/islamic-banking-in-malaysia-analysis.htm https://marcopolis.net/islamic-banking-in-malaysia-analysis.htm

Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Munir Abdul Majid, Chairman of Bank Muamalat and Chairman of provides an overall assessment of the Islamic banking sector.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:57:16 +0000 Role of Malaysia in ASEAN https://marcopolis.net/role-of-malaysia-in-asean.htm https://marcopolis.net/role-of-malaysia-in-asean.htm

Malaysia is at the centre of ASEAN. Every country ASEAN country will also benefit from an integrated ASEAN economy.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:27:20 +0000 ASEAN is Moving towards Greater Liberalisation https://marcopolis.net/asean-is-moving-towards-greater-liberalisation.htm https://marcopolis.net/asean-is-moving-towards-greater-liberalisation.htm

ASEAN is moving in the liberalised direction. There are some gaps, some cracks in between as it moves towards liberalisation.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:27:20 +0000 Future Structure of ASEAN: Long-Term Priority is to Reform Secretariat https://marcopolis.net/future-structure-of-asean-long-term-priority-is-to-reform-secretariat.htm https://marcopolis.net/future-structure-of-asean-long-term-priority-is-to-reform-secretariat.htm

ASEAN is an inter-governmental organisation, so the sovereignty of the government is preserved.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:27:20 +0000 Foreign Policy of ASEAN and Surrender of Sovereignty https://marcopolis.net/foreign-policy-of-asean-and-surrender-of-sovereignty.htm https://marcopolis.net/foreign-policy-of-asean-and-surrender-of-sovereignty.htm

The surrender of sovereignty is a sensitive thing to relatively new countries, and it may or may not happen in the distant future. But what can happen in the medium term is a commitment to give away, without formal giving away, on an issue-by-issue basis as a certain right.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:27:20 +0000 Tan Sri Dr. Mohd Munir Abdul Majid: ASEAN and Islamic Banking https://marcopolis.net/tan-sri-dr-mohd-munir-abdul-majid-asean-and-islamic-banking.htm https://marcopolis.net/tan-sri-dr-mohd-munir-abdul-majid-asean-and-islamic-banking.htm

With free trade, there will be the suppliers across the value chain to the finished product, which would be based in some ASEAN country chosen by the investors. ASEAN population is already the third largest in the world with over 600 million after China and India. Also, the larger ASEAN economy is worth US$ 2.4 trillion and is an upwardly mobile consumer market.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:03:40 +0000 Top Construction Companies in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/top-construction-companies-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/top-construction-companies-in-malaysia.htm Marcopolis.net has compiled the ranking of the top construction companies in Malaysia. View the latest list of the largest construction companies. The largest construction companies are UEM Group, YTL Corporation and IJM Coporation.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 22 Apr 2015 12:52:14 +0000 Top Telecoms in Malaysia | Malaysia's Largest Telecoms https://marcopolis.net/top-telecoms-in-malaysia-malaysia-s-largest-telecoms.htm https://marcopolis.net/top-telecoms-in-malaysia-malaysia-s-largest-telecoms.htm Marcopolis.net has complied the latest ranking of the top telecom companies in Malaysia. Currently, the largest telecom operator in Malayisa is Maxis with 38.1% market share, followed by Celcom with 33.7% market share and Digi with an estimated 28.2% market share.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:33:32 +0000 Top Banks in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/top-banks-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/top-banks-in-malaysia.htm Malaysia's Largest BanksThe list ranks Malaysia’s top banks as found by MarcoPolis using the bank’s total assets. The following list ranks Malaysia's top financial institutions by assets. The largest bank in Malaysia is Maybank, followed by CIMB Group and Public bank. According to the Central Bank of Malaysia, the total assets in the banking system stood at 630 billion USD as of 2015. The first 3 banks in Malaysia represents almost 58% of the total assets in the banking system.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:01:57 +0000 Top 10 Companies in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/top-10-companies-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/top-10-companies-in-malaysia.htm Top 10 Companies in MalaysiaThe largest companies in Malaysia bi-annual rankings are based on the findings of Marcopolis.net research team. The economy of Malaysia is the third largest economy in Southeast Asia, and 29th globally.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 22 Apr 2015 08:35:50 +0000 Forest Management in Malaysia: Malaysia No. 1 in Sustainable Forest Management https://marcopolis.net/forest-management-in-malaysia-malaysia-no-1-in-sustainable-forest-management.htm https://marcopolis.net/forest-management-in-malaysia-malaysia-no-1-in-sustainable-forest-management.htm I can proudly say we are the world’s number one. You can check that. It’s because many of our forests are certified forest management areas.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:05:59 +0000 High-Speed Rail: Malaysia to Invest US$ 43 bn by 2020 on Major Projects https://marcopolis.net/high-speed-rails-malaysia-to-invest-us-43-bn-by-2020-on-major-projects.htm https://marcopolis.net/high-speed-rails-malaysia-to-invest-us-43-bn-by-2020-on-major-projects.htm

The government has invested about 50 billion in funding for the development of rail infrastructure, since 1990. The Prime minister announced last year that they would spend another 160 billion Ringgits until 2020.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:27:18 +0000 Energy in Malaysia: Electricity Consumption Growing 3.5% per Annum https://marcopolis.net/energy-in-malaysia-electricity-consumption-growing-3-5-per-annum.htm https://marcopolis.net/energy-in-malaysia-electricity-consumption-growing-3-5-per-annum.htm

Electricity consumption is still linked to economic growth activity in this country. At the moment we are growing at about 3.5% per annum and sometimes that creeps up a bit further depending on the general investment climate and economic development.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:48:32 +0000 Cyber Security in Malaysia: Major ICT Security Issues https://marcopolis.net/cyber-security-in-malaysia-major-ict-security-issues.htm https://marcopolis.net/cyber-security-in-malaysia-major-ict-security-issues.htm

Our journey started with the creation of the Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team or MyCERT (www.mycert.org.my) on 13 January 1997 as a unit under MIMOS Berhad (www.mimos.my).

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:37:18 +0000 Banking Sector in Malaysia: Professional Education and Training https://marcopolis.net/banking-sector-in-malaysia-rising-banking-industry-education-and-training.htm https://marcopolis.net/banking-sector-in-malaysia-rising-banking-industry-education-and-training.htm

The Asian Institute of Chartered bankers was established back in 1977. It was formerly called the Institute of Bankers, Malaysia. It has been recently renamed. It has 4 roles. They are Education, Training, Dissemination of information and an Advisory role.

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 15 Apr 2015 10:53:31 +0000 Most Innovative Companies in Malaysia https://marcopolis.net/most-innovative-companies-in-malaysia.htm https://marcopolis.net/most-innovative-companies-in-malaysia.htm

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Wed, 15 Apr 2015 09:25:10 +0000 Innovation in Malaysia: Strategy, Vision and Latest Developments https://marcopolis.net/innovation-in-malaysia-strategy-vision-and-latest-developments.htm https://marcopolis.net/innovation-in-malaysia-strategy-vision-and-latest-developments.htm

Agensi Inovasi Malaysia is a statutory body set up by the Government via AIM Act 2010, with the primary purpose of being the driving force behind Malaysia's push towards establishing an "innovation economy" and the country's aspirations of achieving a high-income nation status. .

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]]> pmatay@marcopolis.net (Peter Matay) Malaysia Report Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:37:26 +0000 Tony Fernandes https://marcopolis.net/tony-fernandes.htm https://marcopolis.net/tony-fernandes.htm

$530 million
Anthony (Tony) Fernandes, born in Kuala Lumpur, is a top Malaysian entrepreneur and ranks #33 on Forbes’ richest in Malaysia, with an estimated net worth of $530 million. Fernandes has been voted as Marcopolis' number 2 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary https://marcopolis.net/syed-mokhtar-al-bukhary.htm https://marcopolis.net/syed-mokhtar-al-bukhary.htm

$2.9 billion -- With net worth $2.9 billion, according to Forbes, Al-Bukhary was ranked as Marcopolis' #1 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Ananda Krishnan https://marcopolis.net/ananda-krishnan.htm https://marcopolis.net/ananda-krishnan.htm

$9.7 billion -- Ananda Krishnan, according to Forbes, has a net worth of 9.7 billion dollars, and ranks #2 in Malaysia’s richest, and #129 in the world. Krishnan has been voted as Marcopolis' number 3 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Lim Kok Thay https://marcopolis.net/lim-kok-thay.htm https://marcopolis.net/lim-kok-thay.htm

$5.5 billion -- Lim Kok Thay, a successful entrepreneur, is Malaysia’s #5 richest man, according to Forbes, with an estimated net worth of 5.5 billion dollars. Thay has been voted as Marcopolis' number 4 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Liew Kee Sin https://marcopolis.net/liew-kee-sin.htm https://marcopolis.net/liew-kee-sin.htm

$155 million -- Liew Kee Sin is ranked as Forbes’ 35th richest man in Malaysia, with an estimated net worth of 155 million dollars. Sin has been voted as Marcopolis' number 5 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Nazir Razak https://marcopolis.net/nazir-razak.htm https://marcopolis.net/nazir-razak.htm

$145 million -- Nazir Razak, one of Malaysia’s top banking executives, ranks #32 on the Forbes richest in Malaysia, with an estimated net worth of 145 million dollars. Razak has been voted as Marcopolis' number 7 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Shahril bin Shamsuddin https://marcopolis.net/shahril-bin-shamsuddin.htm https://marcopolis.net/shahril-bin-shamsuddin.htm

$860 million -- Shahril bin Shamsuddin, President and CEO of SapuraKencana, has a net worth of 860 million dollars, and is ranked as Forbes’ #21 richest man in Malaysia. Shamsuddin has been voted as Marcopolis' number 6 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Francis Yeoh https://marcopolis.net/francis-yeoh.htm https://marcopolis.net/francis-yeoh.htm

$2.8 billion -- Francis Yeoh comes from a successful family. His father, business tycoon, Yeoh Tiong Lay, is the founder on YTL Corporation. The company is now run of Francis, who is the eldest son. The family has an estimated 2.8 billion dollars and ranks as Forbes’ 6th richest in Malaysia. Yeoh has been voted as Marcopolis' number 8 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Quek Leng Chan https://marcopolis.net/quek-leng-chan.htm https://marcopolis.net/quek-leng-chan.htm

$5.3 billion -- Quek Leng Chan, Malaysian tycoon who is the Chairman of a privately held conglomerate, is the world’s 265th richest man, and Malaysia’s 3rd, with a net worth of 5.3 billion dollars.Chan has been voted as Marcopolis' number 9 most powerful business man in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Zeti Akhtar Aziz https://marcopolis.net/zeti-akhtar-aziz.htm https://marcopolis.net/zeti-akhtar-aziz.htm

Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, governor of Malaysia’s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, is one of Forbes’ richest in Malaysia. As the 7th governor of the central bank, Aziz is also the first woman to take the position. Aziz has been voted as Marcopolis' number 10 most powerful business person in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Azman Hashim https://marcopolis.net/azman-hashim.htm https://marcopolis.net/azman-hashim.htm

$865 million -- With a net worth estimated to about 865 million dollars, Azman Hashim ranks on Forbes’ list of Malaysia’s richest at #20. Hashim, a self-made millionaire, founded and heads AmBank Group. Azman has been voted as Marcopolis' number 11 most powerful business person in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Azman bin Haji Mokhtar https://marcopolis.net/azman-bin-haji-mokhtar.htm https://marcopolis.net/azman-bin-haji-mokhtar.htm

       n/a     -- Azman bin Haji Mokhtar, a Malaysian Sovereign Wealth Fund leader, is Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional, as well as Chairman of Iskandar Investment and Axiata Group. Mokhtar has been voted as Marcopolis' number 12 most powerful business person in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa https://marcopolis.net/zamzamzairani-mohd-isa.htm https://marcopolis.net/zamzamzairani-mohd-isa.htm

      n/a     -- Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa, who is also known as Zam, is currently the CEO and Managing Director of Telekom Malaysia. Zam has been voted as Marcopolis' number 13 most powerful business person in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Abdul Ghani Othman https://marcopolis.net/abdul-ghani-othman.htm https://marcopolis.net/abdul-ghani-othman.htm

      n/a     --  Abdul Ghani Othman, one of Malaysia’s most wealthy and prominent corporate leaders, is currently Chairman of Sime Darby, a multinational conglomerate involved in five key sectors. Othman has been voted as Marcopolis' number 14 most powerful business person in Malaysia.

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]]> isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) Malaysia Report Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:21:33 +0000 Robert Kuok https://marcopolis.net/robert-kuok.htm https://marcopolis.net/robert-kuok.htm

$12.1 billion -- Robert Kuok is Forbes’ wealthiest man in Malaysia for the tenth straight year. The founder of Kuok Group has an estimated net worth of 12.1 billion dollars. Kuok has been voted as Marcopolis' number 15 most powerful business person in Malaysia.

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