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GIIB Holdings Bhd has reinstated its founder Tai Boon Wee as non-executive chairman, marking his return to the company after securing clearance from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
South Korean authorities are investigating Starbucks Korea's parent company Shinsegae Group following a promotional campaign launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising that killed over 160 civilians, triggering widespread public anger and legal complaints.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has set January 4 as the trial date for Hydroshoppe and its director in a corruption investigation. The proceedings are expected to span 20 days of hearings.