YTL Communications made history again today as the first telco in Malaysia to commercially launch 5G Advanced through its service brand, Yes. The rollout, already deployed in the Klang Valley and set for nationwide completion by December 2025, delivers deeper 5G coverage, faster performance and AI-ready connectivity to benefit consumers and businesses alike.
Former Taylor’s Education Group Chief Marketing Officer Ben Foo has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Woodpeckers Group, the fast-growing F&B operator behind llaollao, ChaTraMue, Shae.co, fine dining restaurant TBC, and Paddle & Pour Café. Ben was drawn to the group’s entrepreneurial spirit and growth ambitions, citing the founders’ boldness
By The Malketeer When a cyberattack takes down a brewery, you don’t just lose a few servers — you risk losing your spot at the bar. Asahi Group, Japan’s beverage giant and the maker of Super Dry beer, has found itself in an unusual hangover: five days without digital systems
HLB Private Bank has unveiled a bold new regional branding campaign, signalling its ambition to redefine the private banking experience for Asia’s high net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high net-worth (UHNW) clients. Anchored in the idea that true legacy is built through dialogue as much as financial strategy, the campaign introduces a
In a landmark step towards a greener Malaysia, ATLAS Vending, the vending machine arm of Etika Sdn Bhd, and the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SW Corp) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at SW Corp’s headquarters in Cyberjaya. This public-private partnership unites two national leaders with
By The Malketeer When Malaysia last hosted Visit Malaysia Year, the campaign leaned heavily on festivals, discounts, and photo opportunities. VM2026, however, arrives at a very different moment. We are looking at a tourism ecosystem that is both more competitive and more fragile. Costs are rising, labour is short, the
In a development that has caught the industry’s attention, Santharuban Thurai Sundaram, the game-changing CEO of the Etika Group of Companies, has tendered his resignation. He will serve out his term until March 2026, marking four years as CEO. His departure brings an unexpected close to a leadership era that
Malaysia’s retail sector faced a challenging second quarter of 2025 as higher living costs, import-driven price hikes, and global trade tensions dampened consumer spending. According to the latest Malaysia Retail Industry Report, retail sales contracted 3.0% year-on-year compared to a 0.6% growth in the same period of 2024, missing market
FWD Takaful has appointed Siti Hajar Rizlan as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective 1 October 2025. She brings with her more than two decades of experience in marketing and brand leadership, particularly in the financial services sector. Siti Hajar joins the company from Takaful Malaysia, where she spearheaded award-winning
Next week’s RON95 price reduction should, in theory, be a win for everyone. Individuals will indeed feel a small lift, as every litre pumped costs a little less. But will those savings show up in the price of goods and services you buy? Don’t hold your breath; you might need
