Maxim Confirms All Its Active Drivers Hold Valid EVP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Maxim Malaysia said it has ensured that all its active partner-drivers possess valid e-hailing vehicle permits (EVP) and have the opportunity to obtain insurance through the company’s partners.

Bridging Digital Divide Critical To Sabah’s Inclusive Logistics Growth

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s logistics and trade sector can only thrive if efforts to digitalise are matched by strong support for small businesses and rural communities, a regional logistics expert said.

MyCIF Surpasses RM 1 Bln Co-investment Mark 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF) total co-investments have reached RM1.19 billion as of end-2024 since its inception, with RM264 million invested in 2024 alone.

Infomina Launches Malaysia’s First Industry-recognised Digital Property Valuation Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) – Technology solutions provider Infomina Bhd has introduced ValuationXchange, Malaysia’s first industry-recognised digital property valuation platform, through a strategic collaboration with Geolytik Tech Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia’s Haloje Delivery To Launch In Singapore Following Indonesian Expansion

JAKARTA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-based delivery platform Haloje Delivery is set to enter the Singapore market next month, following its recent expansion into Indonesia, said its founder and director Jalluddin Abu Hassan.

Affin Group Achieves MSCI ESG Rating Upgrade To AA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd has been upgraded from ‘A’ to ‘AA’ in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings.

SMCCI, Maybank Ink MoU To Boost Halal Intiative, SMEs Growth In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SMCCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Maybank Singapore Ltd to advance Halal-focused initiatives and support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in both countries. 

microLEAP Disburses RM350 Mln In SME Financing In 1h 2025, Mulls Expansion Into Indonesia, Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Shariah-compliant peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platform microLEAP is drawing attention, having not only disbursed a commendable RM350 million in funding to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the first half of this year, but has also maintained the lowest default rate among all P2P operators in Malaysia at a mere 0.42 per cent.

Over RM2.2 Mln In Subsidies Still Available Under i-MULA 50 Insurance Initiative, Says LIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- More than RM2.2 million in subsidies remain available under the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack programme for first-time insurance buyers, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).

Bank Muamalat Advances Islamic Finance To Drive Socioeconomic Growth In Sabah

TAWAU, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is advancing Islamic finance to drive socioeconomic development through various social finance initiatives, said its president and chief executive officer, Khairul Kamarudin.

Queen Máxima Named Chair Of GFTN International Advisory Board

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) has announced the appointment of Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA), as Chair of its International Advisory Board (IAB).

Bank Islam’s ISIA 3.0 Redefines Investment, Profits With Purpose

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has launched the Ihsan Sustainability Investment Account (ISIA) 3.0, the third version of its pioneering Shariah-compliant investment offering.