Ong Kian Ming 🇲🇾
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Ong Kian Ming 🇲🇾
@imokman
Pro Vice Chancellor for External Engagement, Taylor's University; Former MP & Deputy Minister, Malaysia; Duke; Cambridge; LSE; Raffles; La Salle PJ;







𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐄𝐕𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚! Years in the making, Toyota has finally launched EVs in Malaysia. Yes, there was the Lexus RZ 450e in 2024 but what we meant here are models with Toyota badge. Straight away Toyota Malaysia has added 3 EVs into its lineup. Here are their pricing: Toyota Urban Cruiser: 𝐑𝐌𝟏𝟗𝟖,𝟎𝟎𝟎 Toyota bZ4X: 𝐑𝐌𝟐𝟐𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 Toyota Hilux BEV: 𝐑𝐌𝟐𝟐𝟔,𝟑𝟎𝟎 Urban Cruiser and bZ4X come standard with 5-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty. Hilux EV is covered by a 5-year/150,000km vehicle warranty. There is also an 8-year unlimited mileage warranty for their high-voltage battery and EV drivetrain for all 3 Toyota EVs. Hilux BEV owners can extend this up to 10 years via an optional extended warranty program. #Toyota #EV #UrbanCruiser #bZ4X #Hilux soyacincau.com/tag/ev/

Where it all began 🌍♟️ From different corners of the world, eight players come together for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 — each with a unique journey that started in their place of birth. Let us know in the comments which player you’re supporting! 👇 Here’s what you need to know about the 2026 edition: 🗓 Dates: March 28–April 16 🌍 Location: Cap St Georges Hotel Resort, Cyprus 🇨🇾 #FIDECandidates #Cyprus #FIDE #Chess


🚨JUST IN: Monday (March 23) will be declared an additional public holiday if Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls on Friday (March 20), said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He added that if it falls on Saturday (March 21), Friday will instead be declared an extra holiday.




Thailand’s CP Axtra is acquiring The Food Purveyor — operator of Village Grocer and Ben’s Independent Grocer — for RM1.7 billion from private equity firm Navis Capital. The deal expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to conditions precedent. 🧵1

A press conference is scheduled at Menara DBKL 1 (11am) to announce the revision of licencing fee for gym operators in KL. It will be lower than the present RM50 per sqm. In comparison, an eatery selling fast food is only charged RM3 per sqm. Good news for gym operators. #ICYMI July 28, 2023. twentytwo13.my/new-premises-l…



@ooihann Hi ooihann, The slight variance between total investment income and distributable income was primarily due to unrealised foreign exchange translation effects following the strengthening of the Ringgit against major currencies.

AI data centers should not be justified simply because they power AI tools. The real question is whether they deliver meaningful local innovation, technology transfer, and productivity gains, not just hosting generic AI workloads or content generation. (5/5)


If Khairy Jamaluddin and I were to conduct an executive education module on public policy making, government engagement & decision making within the executive in the Malaysian context, how many of you would be interested to sign up as fee-paying students? (Fee amount not decided)





