SIDEC, PayMate To Empower SMEs With Cash Flow Flexibility, Streamline Supplier Payments

By Muhamad Amir Aiman Azlan

SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC) and PayMate have joined forces to empower almost 70,000 of Selangor’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) business owners by providing extra payment options.

Alliance Bank Expected To Continue Robust Loan Growth, Stable NIMs In 2Q FY2025 - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is expected to continue its robust loan growth and stable net interest margin (NIMs) in the second quarter of financial year 2025 (2Q FY2025), said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Taobao Malaysia Simplifies International Shopping, From App Navigation To Doorstep Delivery

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Taobao Malaysia is introducing a myriad of new service enhancements, making it easier than ever for Malaysians to shop across borders seamlessly. 

Funding Societies Secures 3rd HSBC facility, Surpassing RM436 Mln In Total Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has secured a third credit facility with HSBC under its ASEAN Growth Fund, raising its total credit facilities from HSBC to over US$100 million (RM436 million).

AM Best Withdraws Generali Life Hong Kong’s Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (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 Generali Life (Hong Kong) Limited (Generali Hong Kong).

IMF Sees Robust 4.6 Pct growth For ASEAN In 2024, Revises Upward Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

Bina Puri Holdings Completes RM73 Mln Credit Financing From MBSB Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bina Puri Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, Sumbangan Lagenda Sdn Bhd, has completed the drawdown of its RM73 million credit financing facility from MBSB Bank Bhd.

AM Best To Present APAC Benchmarking Study, Mock Rating Committee At Singapore Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced it will host Insurance Market Briefing - Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC) to explore the state of the Asia Pacific (APAC) (re)insurance markets on Nov 5, as part of the 20th annual SIRC event.

Budget 2025 Maintains Gradual Fiscal Consolidation Approach - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2025 reaffirms a commitment towards gradual fiscal consolidation from a high debt level compared with peers, according to Fitch Ratings. 

Meta Bright's Units Secure RM43.85 Mln Banking Facilities From HLB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Meta Bright Group Bhd's (MBGB) subsidiaries, Expogaya Sdn Bhd (EXPO) and Jesselton Concrete Sdn Bhd (Jesselton Concrete) have secured banking facilities totalling RM43.85 million from Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) to boost the company’s concrete business segment growth.

US Keen On Climate Change Partnerships With Malaysia, Focusing On SAF To Reduce Emissions

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The United States is keen to explore climate change partnerships with Malaysia, focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in its pursuit to cut down carbon emissions and achieve a clean, green climate-resilient future.

SME Corp Celebrates Over 700 Outstanding MSME Entrepreneurs At Enterprise 50 Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- SME Corp Malaysia has successfully nurtured 763 high-achieving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), now recognised as distinguished recipients of the Enterprise 50 (E50) Award.