Planto Wins ADB’s Award, Empowering Southeast Asia’s SMEs With AI-driven Financial Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Planto, a Hong Kong-headquartered fintech company, has been recognised as a winner of the AI for SMEs Challenge by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Bank Rakyat Gets Two International Recognitions For Social And Environmental Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat received two international recognitions for its continued commitment to supporting communities and driving financial inclusion and environmental sustainability through its Community Outreach activities.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street’s performance last Friday as investors brushed off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).  

SJPP, SJKP Schemes Provide Inclusive Financing Access For Gig Sector, First-time Homebuyers -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, 1 Mac (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic resilience and progress depend on inclusive financing access, something that is easily overlooked by those working in the formal sector, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Mavenir Powers O2 Telefónica's Transition To Cloud-Native IMS

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Mavenir has announced the extension of its long-term partnership with Telefónica, signing a new five-year contract to transition O2 Telefónica Germany from Mavenir’s virtualised IMS (vIMS) to Cloud-Native IMS solution.

Timor-Leste Will Be 'Very Good New Member' Of ASEAN -- MITI Sec-Gen

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025, it is confident that Timor-Leste will be a "very good new member" to the regional bloc, said the secretary-general of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

Sime Darby Posts RM305 Mln 2Q Net Profit, Declares 4 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd posted a net profit of RM305 million in the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (2Q FY2025) compared to RM2.28 billion in 2Q FY2024.

Vista To Showcase Global 7500 At Inaugural BAAFEx 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Vista, the world leader in private aviation, has announced its participation in the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo (BAAFEx) 2025 at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Centre from March 4 to 6.

Trident To Deploy National Digital Identity System For Democratic Republic Of The Congo

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (Trident) has signed an implementation agreement with the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Technology of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the beginning of the deployment of the national digital identity system.

SME Bank Approves RM3.6 Bln Funding In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) has facilitated about RM3.6 billion in approved financing for the 2024 (FY2024) financial year, a 35.1 per cent increase from a year ago.

Cooperation Between Community And Govt Agencies Key to Ensure Programmes Achieve Objectives - Amir Hamzah

PUCHONG, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Comprehensive and proactive cooperation and involvement between the local community and the agencies involved are crucial to ensuring that every government programme has a positive impact on the people. 

BIMB Holdings Partners RELDYN To Advance Shariah-compliant Digital Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, BIMB Holdings Sdn Bhd, has partnered with RELDYN Tech Sdn Bhd to advance the Shariah-compliant digital finance landscape.