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The Star
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
UEM Edgenta's MD and CEO Syahrunizam resigns
PETALING JAYA: UEM Edgenta Bhd has announced the resignation of its managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), Syahrunizam Samsudin, with effect from Aug 31, 2025. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the asset management and infrastructure solutions company said Syahrunizam, 51, resigned to pursue other opportunities. 'The board has commenced the process of identifying a suitable successor for the role,' said UEM Edgenta. Syahrunizam succeeded Datuk Azmir Merican Azmi Merican in May 2020. According to the company's annual report, Syahrunizam began his career as a returning Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) scholar serving in the corporate planning and development division, and later became the founding shareholder and chief operating officer of PETRONAS' first IT outsourcing company. Prior to joining UEM Edgenta, he was the CEO of Touch 'n Go Sdn Bhd. For its first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q25), UEM Edgenta reported a net loss of RM17.95mil compared with a net profit of RM9.77mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue dipped to RM646.06mil from RM677.58mil a year ago. In a filing on its 1Q25 performance, the company said it remains focused on international business expansion by strengthening its foothold in key markets including Singapore, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. 'These markets present significant growth opportunities aligned with our capabilities and long-term vision,' it said.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Direct and indirect benefits for Sabah PMR visitors
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 Text Size: TAWAU: Visitors to the 2025 Sabah Madani Rakyat (PMR) Programme will have the opportunity to enjoy various direct and indirect benefits throughout its three-day run at Dataran Majlis Perbandaran Tawau, starting this Friday (May 9). Deputy Secretary of the Entrepreneurship Empowerment and Monitoring Division at the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development, Syahrunizam Shahwan, said among the benefits offered are job opportunities and skills development initiatives. 'Employers participating in the 2025 Sabah PMR Career Carnival are offering more than 600 job vacancies. So, for job seekers, this is a great opportunity to attend, apply and be interviewed on the spot. 'There will also be Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme to empower youths with skills relevant to the current job market,' he said during a Sembang Santai interview session on Radio Sabah FM, Wednesday. Visitors, he said, can gain valuable entrepreneurial insights and guidance aimed at helping both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs grow and develop their business potential. 'We also have a pocket talk programme to expose residents to business opportunities, PMR satellite program, namely Halal Kuskop Success, which will provide a lot of exposure to entrepreneurs on the process of getting the halal certification,' he said. In addition, Syahrunizam said visitors can also get free legal advice and undergo health checks at the stalls of the Ministry of Health Malaysia. 'PMR also opens up space for entrepreneurs and the local community to expand their networks and cooperation at the booths of participating ministries,' he said. He said the Government intends to bring services closer to the community through the organisation of PMR so that the people's voices can be heard more easily and solutions can be sought directly. 'Various interesting events are also scheduled throughout the PMR, including exhibitions of security assets by agencies such as the Malaysian Armed Forces and the Royal Malaysian Police, e-sports activities, cheap sales with discounts of between 30 and 40 per cent, as well as exhibitions of products from entrepreneurs and food from various ethnic groups,' he said. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
