By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd.
JOHOR BAHRU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to transform the state’s rural landscape by adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy, starting at the grassroots level.
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, May 26 (Bernama) — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP) has targeted RM20 million in potential sales among Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives participating in the THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026 exhibition here.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM1.03 billion in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026) from RM946.70 million in 3Q 2025.
JAKARTA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Indonesia (BI) said its liquidity support measures and government incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) would help cushion the impact of higher borrowing costs following the recent increase in the benchmark BI-Rate.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) is stepping up support for micro entrepreneurs facing ongoing global economic uncertainties by offering working capital financing facilities of up to RM100,000 under the micro, small and medium enterprise stabilisation relief facility (MSME SRF).
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy is expected to maintain growth of 2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite rising downside risks of the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
By Kamarul Halim M Kamal
BATU PAHAT, May 24 (Bernama) – Her business started small from home with a capital of RM500 to produce 20 packs of “golok” bread or regular bread sprinkled with sugar and 10 jars of “pelangi” or rainbow cookies every weekend.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the banking talent pipeline in Malaysia and across the region, with over 700 banking professionals recognised at its 9th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has collaborated with Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd and the Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) to organise the MIDA-Daikin Supply Chain Programme.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has completed the disposal of its subsidiary SCIB Concrete Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (SCM) for RM113 million.
