Risks From BNPL Debt Contained -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Buy now, Pay Later (BNPL) activity has grown rapidly, although the total outstanding BNPL debt remained a small proportion of overall household debt at RM2.8 billion or 0.2 per cent as of December 2024.

UEM Lestra Team Ups With ACWA Power To Develop IWPP Facilities In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- UEM Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary and green industries arm UEM Lestra Bhd (UEM Lestra) has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to conduct a feasibility study and jointly develop renewable independent water and power plant (IWPP) facilities in Malaysia.

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.

Kerjaya Prospek Bags RM51.03 Mln Contract In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd, has received a contract from Persada Mentari Sdn Bhd (PMSB) to execute and complete piling and earthworks for a proposed service apartment in Penang, valued at RM51.03 million. 

MyCorps Alumni Encouraged To Serve In Public Sector

PUTRAJAYA, March 5 (Bernama) -- Alumni of the Malaysian Youth Volunteerism Leadership Programme (MyCorps) are encouraged to serve in the public sector, considering their strong commitment during MyCorps missions, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

Vonage 2025 Report Highlights AI's Impact On Customer Engagement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications, highlights key insights into customer preferences for communication with businesses, emphasising the rising influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing customer interactions in its Global Customer Engagement Report 2025.

Motorola Solutions Secures Contract To Enhance Emergency Radio Network In Victoria

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Motorola Solutions has been granted a 10-year contract valued at AUD$500 million (approximately US$330 million) from the Victorian government to maintain and enhance the Metropolitan Mobile Radio network (MMR) relied upon by the state’s emergency services. (US$1=RM4.42)

MCHB's Unit To Dispose Of 15.64ha Land In Negeri Sembilan For RM90.91 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd's (MCHB) 85 per cent-owned subsidiary, N9 Matrix Development Sdn Bhd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to dispose of 15.64 hectares of land for RM90.91 million to Kuntum Kemuning Sdn Bhd (KKSB) in Labu, Negeri Sembilan.

Northern Solar Targets 20 Pct Revenue Growth In FY2025

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Northern Solar Holdings Bhd is targeting a 20 per cent rise in revenue growth for the financial year ending March 31 2025 (FY2025) versus RM77.97 million a year ago.

Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$116.22 Bln As At End-December 2024 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$116.22 billion, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.50 million as at end-December 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Economist Forecasts Ringgit To Reach RM4.45 Vs US Dollar By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade sideways, with an end-of-year forecast of RM4.45 against the US dollar.

KWAP Awards Accounting System Replacement Project To Censof

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has awarded a RM4.27 million contract to Censof Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary Century Software (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to replace its accounting system with a new one.