GEORGE TOWN: Scientists are attempting to delve into the anthropological origins and lineage of Penang Woman, the 5,700-year-old skeletal remains found in an ancient burial ground on mainland Penang, unearthed in 2017.
IN July Sabah began a massive revamp of its 200-plus government-linked companies (GLCs) and statutory bodies in an effort to improve its efficiency. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor, leading the charge, promised on coming down hard on underperforming GLCs.
SMJ Sdn Bhd (SMJSB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sabah Government through the Chief Minister Incorporated of Sabah, successfully priced its inaugural RM900 million Islamic medium-term notes (Sukuk Wakalah) on Oct 16. It was issued out of its AAA-rated Multi-Currency Sukuk Wakalah Programme of up to RM10 billion (or its equivalent in other currencies) in nominal value.
Kota Kinabalu: SMJ Sdn Bhd (SMJSB), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sabah Government through the Chief Minister Incorporated of Sabah, successfully priced its inaugural RM900 million Islamic medium-term notes (Sukuk Wakalah) on Oct 16.