BSN's MADANI Micro Financing: A Lifeline For SMEs In Challenging Times

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Micro Financing Scheme by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), introduced under Budget 2024, serves as a vital ‘lifeline’ for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to strengthen working capital amidst economic uncertainties and natural disasters.

Fajarbaru Unit Secures RM246.10 Mln Contract From WCT Holdings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Fajarbaru Builder Sdn Bhd (FBSB), has secured a contract from WCT Construction Sdn Bhd, an indirect subsidiary of WCT Holdings Bhd, to undertake the second phase development of AdisonWest located in Larkinton, Johor Bahru, worth RM246.10 million. 

EBC Expands Services For HNWIs, Institutional Investors With Second AFSL

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- In a significant move toward expanding its global asset management footprint, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has successfully obtained an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) for Asset Management from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

Astronautic Not Profit-based Company, But Was Strategic For Satellite Development - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB), a company previously owned by the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), was not a profit-based company but was strategic for the development of satellites.

Malaysia Aviation Group's First A330neo Delivery Delayed, Some Flights Impacted

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The delivery of Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) first A330neo aircraft, originally scheduled for September 2024, has been delayed and is now expected to take place by late November 2024.

EBC Financial Group Improves Liquidity, Reduces Trading Costs On Major Stock Indices

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Amidst a global stock market resurgence, EBC Financial Group (EBC) has enhanced liquidity for five major stock indices, namely the United States (US) Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500, the A50 (China), and the Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong).

Audit Report: Federal Govt Channels Grants Worth RM39.74 Bln to 1MDB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The federal government has channelled grants amounting to RM39.74 billion to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) from 2019 to 2023.

Federal Govt Records RM112.53 Mln Loss On Disposal Of Astronautic Shares - Audit Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The federal government suffered a loss of RM112.53 million on the disposal of Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd shares, where the nominal value of shares worth RM112.58 million was sold for RM50,000.

Public Bank, LPI Capital Shares Down Amid Proposed Acquisition Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The share prices of Public Bank Bhd and LPI Capital Bhd contracted following the news of the bank’s proposed acquisition of a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd to provide a more comprehensive service offering.

Public Bank To Acquire 44.15 Pct In LPI Capital For RM1.72 Bln Cash

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to acquire a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd, comprising 175.9 million shares, for RM1.72 billion in cash or RM9.80 per share.

Public Bank, LPI Capital Shares To Resume Trading On Friday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Shares of Public Bank Bhd and LPI Capital Bhd will resume trading with effect from 9 am tomorrow, according to separate filings from the two companies to Bursa Malaysia.

Public Bank To Acquire 44.15 Pct Stake In LPI Capital For RM1.72 Bln Cash

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd has proposed to acquire a 44.15 per cent stake in LPI Capital Bhd, comprising 175.9 million shares, for RM1.72 billion in cash.