Sabah & Sarawak

14.5 mln contributors may lose out if epf sells PLUS

There is rising concern that some 14.5 million contributors to the Employees Provident Fund ( EPF) may lose out on a steady stream of dividend income if the pension fund sells its 49 per cent stake in highway operator, PLUS Malaysia Bhd.

The investment has been benef it ing Mal aysi ans including those from Sabah and Sarawak, hence PLUS Malaysia should continue to remain in EPF’s portfolio as a long- term strategic investment, the analysts said.

Apple co-founder to speak at 13th WIEF

Apple Inc’s ( Apple) cofounder Steve Wozniak will speak at the Face to Face session during the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum ( WIEF) which will be held at Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from November 21 to 23, 2017.

This year, the anchoring forum revolve around the impact and chal lenges of disruptive change.

Wozniak wi l l join other speakers including the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Chief Minister of Sarawak, President of the Republic of Tatarstan, President of the Republic of Seychelles, President of the Union of Comoros and the President of the Islamic Development Bank.

Bursa Malaysia a good platform for SMEs to grow

Local small and medium enterprises ( SMEs) can gain an array of benefits and grow at a faster and more efficient way via listing on Bursa Malaysia.

This was highlighted by speakers at a jointly organised seminar by local Chinese associations, the Federation of Chinese Association ( FCA) and Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( KCGCCI).

He l d at t he FCA headquarters in Kuching, the purpose of the seminar is to educate its members and local SMEs on the listing process on Bursa Malaysia and its newly launched market board catered specifically for SMEs; Leading Entrepreneur Accelerator Platform ( Leap) market.