GCash owner to seek US$1.5bil record IPO

The company behind the Philippines' biggest mobile wallet GCash is preparing what may become the country's biggest initial public offering (IPO).

RTM reverses decision to exit Astro platform, expands partnership

Public broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has reversed its decision to withdraw its television channels from Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO), agreeing instead to expand its partnership with the pay-TV operator.

“Selective prosecution won’t deter Prof Hilman from exposing flaws in public varsity’s admission system”

IDEAS: Malaysia’s state fund allocation system lacks clear rules, transparency

An IDEAS report has highlighted weaknesses in Malaysia’s system of transferring public funds to state governments.

Galen Centre calls for govt to set up statutory commission to oversee private healthcare

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has urged the Malaysian government to set up an independent statutory commission to oversee Malaysia’s private healthcare sector, citing the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) report.

Admissions to public varsities: No special pathways or relaxed requirements for UEC holders, Parliament hears

The Ministry of Higher Education has reaffirmed that admissions to public universities are based on established criteria and merit in accordance with the national education system.

Johor gets RM216.44 mil from Housing Ministry for development, public well-being

The Ministry of Housing has allocated RM216.44 million to Johor to boost housing development and community welfare.

Johor polls: MACC to open five operations rooms

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will open five operations rooms across Johor for public complaints related to corruption.

Industrial chemicals distributor Eckem’s ACE Market IPO oversubscribed by 8.09 times

Eckem Holdings Bhd said the shares offered to the public have been oversubscribed by 8.09 times ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

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