16/05/2026

BIZ & FINANCE SATURDAY | MAY 16, 2026

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TOP SHOTS OF THE WEEK

SUPPORT FOR TOURISTS ... Bateriku (M) Sdn Bhd and Tourism Selangor Promosi Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of collaboration in Shah Alam on Thursday to formalise a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing tourism safety, roadside assistance and visitor experience across Selangor. Bateriku will support tourists through its on-demand roadside assistance services and referral ecosystem, providing greater peace of mind for travellers exploring Selangor by road. Marking the collaboration are Tourism Selangor CEO Chua Yee Ling (left) and Bateriku CEO Azarol Faizi.

LNG CARRIERS NAMED ... MISC Group announced the naming of its two new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, Seri Dian and Seri Dayang , on May 7. The addition of these vessels strengthens its long-standing partnership with SeaRiver Maritime LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil. Constructed by Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd., the 174,000 CBM LNG carriers are equipped with smart and energy-efficient technologies and an enhanced cargo containment system with reduced boil-off rates to improve efficiency and support safer operations. At the naming ceremony are representatives from MISC, ExxonMobil, SeaRiver Maritime, Hanwha Ocean and Lloyd’s Register, together with the Lady Sponsor Hanh Nguyen.

CIMB ALUMNI ... CIMB Group on Wednesday announced the launch of CIMB Alumni, a platform designed to reconnect and mobilise one of the region’s most influential leadership networks to drive meaningful societal impact. Through the alumni, past and present members of the CIMB community will be able to stay connected, exchange perspectives and create opportunities for mentorship, philanthropy, volunteerism, knowledge sharing and strategic collaboration. Seated from left: CIMB Alumni member Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof, chairman Tan Sri Nazir Razak, CIMB Group chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar and CIMB Alumni member Tan Sri Nasir Ahmad. Standing from left are CIMB Alumni member Datuk Robert Cheim, CIMB Group CEO Novan Amirudin and CIMB Alumni member Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad.

UNDERSTANDING BIOSIMILARS ... Sandoz Malaysia has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sunway Medical Centre to enhance patient education, expand understanding and adoption of biosimilars, and support clinical excellence in lymphoma care across Malaysia. The MoU, effective until Dec 31 2026, outlines a collaboration to build understanding and confidence in biosimilars among healthcare professionals, patients and the public, beginning with initiatives focused on lymphoma care. Sunway Medical Centre general manager Dr Heng Siew Ping (third from left); Sandoz head of Asia cluster Boon Huey Ee (fifth); Sunway Medical Centre CEO Dr Seow Vei Ken (fourth from right); Sandoz Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei country head Christine Chong (third from right) after the signing ceremony at Sunway Medical Centre on May 8.

BEST PRACTICES GUIDEBOOK ... The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Business Events Alliance, WWF-Malaysia, Taylor’s University, UCSI University have launched the nation’s first Best Practices on Waste Management and Responsible Sourcing Guidebook. The practical and research-backed resource is designed to serve both industry practitioners and the next generation of hospitality talent - equipping them with the knowledge and tools to embed sustainability into their daily operations and decision-making. At the launch are (from right) Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre general manager John Burke, Malaysian Association of Hotels president Datin Christina Toh, WWF-Malaysia CEO and executive director Sophia Lim, UCSI University Faculty of Applied Sciences dean Assoc Prof Dr Chrystale Lim Siew Ling and Taylor’s University pro-vice chancellor Prof Dr Anthony Ho.

INSIGHT INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP ... Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, recently hosted an Entrepreneurship Talk at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), bringing together students from diverse programmes, alongside academicians as part of its long standing and impactful partnership with the university. Herbalife Malaysia and Singapore senior director and general manager Steven Chin (in white jacket) delivered the keynote address at the session, held at UiTM’s Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, The talk covered key topics including the realities of starting a business, the direct selling industry and growing opportunities within Malaysia’s health and wellness sector.