![Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1 Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673611986_BatikAirBoeing.jpg)
Batik Air to suspend operations to Istanbul effective May 1
According to Batik Air this decision comes in response to recent situation in Middle East, leading to the operational restrictions.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![New RM1,500 minimum wage order gazetted New RM1,500 minimum wage order gazetted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71651154035_TBSARAVANAN.jpg)
New RM1,500 minimum wage order gazetted
The new minimum wage of RM1,500 a month effective May 1 was officially gazetted yesterday.
Thu Apr 28 2022
![COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51651067333_TBKJ.jpg)
COVID-19 test no longer required for travellers from three categories
Effective May 1, travellers under three categories are no longer required to undergo COVID-19 test before departing for Malaysia and upon arrival.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, open areas no longer compulsory from May 1 Wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, open areas no longer compulsory from May 1](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71651060362_KJLonggarSOP.jpg)
Wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, open areas no longer compulsory from May 1
Effective May 1, the wearing of face masks in outdoor settings and open areas will no longer be compulsory, but optional, Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin announced today.
Wed Apr 27 2022
![Minimum wage directive needs fine-tuning - Willie Minimum wage directive needs fine-tuning - Willie](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650120596_WillieMongin.jpg)
Minimum wage directive needs fine-tuning - Willie
The implementation of the minimum wage of RM1,500 effective May 1 needs fine-tuning so that the matter does not burden companies and entrepreneurs in small and medium industries in the country.
Sat Apr 16 2022
![Engagement session with employers' bodies on RM1,500 minimum salary next month Engagement session with employers' bodies on RM1,500 minimum salary next month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648199771_DatukAwangHashim.jpg)
Engagement session with employers' bodies on RM1,500 minimum salary next month
The Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR) will hold an engagement session with representatives of employers' bodies and business chambers on the new monthly minimum wage of RM1,500 effective May 1.
Fri Mar 25 2022
![Khairussaleh Ramli to be appointed Maybank president, CEO Khairussaleh Ramli to be appointed Maybank president, CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643283849_DatukKhairussaleh.jpg)
Khairussaleh Ramli to be appointed Maybank president, CEO
Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli will be appointed as Malayan Banking Bhd's (Maybank) new group president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective May 1, 2022.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![Boustead appoints Mohamed Khaled Nordin as non-independent, non-executive Chairman Boustead appoints Mohamed Khaled Nordin as non-independent, non-executive Chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/81511431818_KetuamenteriJohor.jpg)
Boustead appoints Mohamed Khaled Nordin as non-independent, non-executive Chairman
Boustead Holdings Bhd (Boustead) has appointed Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin as the company's non-independent, non-executive chairman, effective May 1, 2020.
Thu Apr 30 2020
![Bursa Malaysia appoints Abdul Wahid Omar as non-executive chairman Bursa Malaysia appoints Abdul Wahid Omar as non-executive chairman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71493040413_AbdulWahidOmar.jpg)
Bursa Malaysia appoints Abdul Wahid Omar as non-executive chairman
Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar as its non-executive chairman effective May 1, 2020, succeeding Datuk Shireen Ann Zaharah Muhiudeen.
Fri Apr 17 2020
![TM appoints Mohammed Shazalli as new MD and group CEO TM appoints Mohammed Shazalli as new MD and group CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/41490093140_ShazalyRamli.jpg)
TM appoints Mohammed Shazalli as new MD and group CEO
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has appointed Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly, 55, as its new Managing Director (MD)/ Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2017.
Tue Mar 21 2017
![BNM appoints new Assistant Governor BNM appoints new Assistant Governor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/61356094800_295x200.jpg)
BNM appoints new Assistant Governor
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today announced the appointment of Mohd Adhari Belal Din as Assistant Governor effective May 1, 2015.
Tue Apr 28 2015
![Students, publishers unhappy over new BB1M guidelines Students, publishers unhappy over new BB1M guidelines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/41398845103_295x200.jpg)
Students, publishers unhappy over new BB1M guidelines
The Education Ministry on Wednesday said effective May 1, BB1M will only be applicable for the purchase of academic books, journals and magazines.
Wed Apr 30 2014