Faris Mokhtar

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Ram Anand |Niluksi Koswanage |Faris Mokhtar

Shahrul Ikram Yaakob(Bloomberg) -- Malaysia has tapped a career diplomat as its new ambassador to the US, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks tariff relief from Washington.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Faris Mokhtar |Philip Heijmans

Lawrence Wong(Bloomberg) -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his new cabinet Wednesday, opting to retain his role as finance minister following a convincing electoral victory earlier this month, CNA reported. Among a number of senior officials switching jobs, Chan Chun Sing becomes the city-state’s new defense minister, relinquishing the role of education minister to another cabinet official, Desmond Lee.

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Faris Mokhtar |Philip Heijmans

1 hour agoUS opposes joint G7 statement on further support for Ukraine, Politico reportsThe U.S. objected to the inclusion of clauses on "further support" for Ukraine in a joint statement during the meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) …NowCircle K is knocking 40 cents off each gallon of gas tomorrow• Circle K is offering a 40-cent-per-gallon discount on gas purchases on May 22. The offer will run from 4-7 p.m. local time.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Faris Mokhtar |Elffie Chew

(Bloomberg) -- Chandra Asri Pacific’s infrastructure investment unit is seeking a valuation of at least $1 billion in its planned initial public offering in Indonesia, according to people familiar with the matter. The unit, Chandra Daya Investasi, aims to raise $100 million or more in a listing that could take place in the coming months, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private. Deliberations are ongoing and plans could change, the people said.

2 weeks ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Faris Mokhtar |Philip Heijmans

Among a number of senior officials switching jobs, Chan Chun Sing becomes the city-state’s new defense minister, relinquishing the role of education minister to another cabinet official, Desmond Lee. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his new cabinet Wednesday, opting to retain his role as finance minister following a convincing electoral victory earlier this month, CNA reported.