Blue-chip firm in the making

PETALING JAYA: Felda Global Group has been given the green light by the Government to list its commercial unit, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Sdn Bhd, on Bursa Malaysia by the middle of next year.

Felda Global Group comprise Felda Global Ventures and Felda Holdings Bhd, which are the commercial entities of Federal Land and Development Authority (Felda).

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said in his Budget 2012 speech that the listing was to raise funds to enable the company to be a global conglomerate.

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Anti-obesity Act could discriminate

PETALING JAYA: Why is there a need for an anti-obesity law when there is no guarantee skinny people are a healthier lot?

This was among the responses from those on the "heavier side" regarding the Health Ministry's intention to enact an Anti-Obesity Act by 2020.

Nothing wrong with being fat, says Adibah Noor.

Source: www.mmail.com.my

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