Perseverance, Innovation, And Support: Key Drivers Of Business Success For Bizsmart Challenge Winners

By Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The winners of the Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition have proven that perseverance, innovation, and the right support are crucial to overcoming business challenges and achieving sustainable success.

Climate Finance Report Calls For Investment Migration To Fund Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Henley & Partners and the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) released a groundbreaking climate finance report that highlights failures in funding urgent climate action and explores how investment migration can unlock vital resources for nations most affected by climate change.

Malaysia's ENERGAS Rated Excellent, Says AM Best

Xsolla To Unveil Game Commerce Solutions At GDC 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, will showcase its latest suite of tools and solutions at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 from March 17 to 21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

AM Best Affirms KBFG China Credit Ratings As Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of KBFG Insurance (China) Co Ltd (KBFG China), with a stable outlook.

AKPK Benefits 1.4 Million Individuals As At December 2024 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Management Agency (AKPK) has benefited nearly 1.4 million individuals through free financial advisory services, as well as assisting approximately 495,000 borrowers through the Debt Management Programme (DMP) as at December 2024.

AEON Credit Fully Redeems RM200 Mln Subordinated Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd announced that it has fully redeemed its RM200 million subordinated sukuk today. 

Hong Kong's Unity Group To Cut 25 Mln Tonnes Of Co2 Emission From Malaysian Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong-listed Unity Group Holdings International Ltd is targeting a 25-million tonnes reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Malaysia through its sustainability projects.

Malaysian BNPL Transactions Surge To RM7.1 Bln In 2H 2024 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Local consumer 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) transactions surged in the second half (2H) of 2024, reaching RM7.1 billion, up from RM4.9 billion in the first half, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Curia Refinances Senior Credit Facilities To Drive Ongoing Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation, has refinanced its senior secured credit facilities to strengthen its financial position and support future growth.

Maintenance Fee Arrears: Should We Be Concerned?

By Abdul Hamid A. Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Unpaid maintenance fees in strata developments have reached worrying levels, with arrears estimated in the hundreds of millions — and potentially billions, if unaddressed.

Malaysia Can Get Positive Ratings If Fiscal Outperformance Sustains Into 2025 - Maybank Research

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Maybank Research Pte Ltd has reiterated its views that Malaysia could get one positive rating action from S&P, Moody’s or Fitch by mid-2026 if the momentum of fiscal outperformance sustains into 2025.