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By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Bernama) -- Intense demand coupled with the wider acceptance of shariah-compliant financial products will continue expanding Islamic banking in Malaysia despite stiff competition from the conventional sector, an economist said today.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The government should establish a creditworthiness or credit scoring agency to regulate the eligibility of consumers taking loans, according to Member of Parliament (MP) Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru).
GEORGE TOWN, May 7 (Bernama) -- Digital Penang Sdn Bhd and Sisters Inspire Sdn Bhd's fintech solutions provider unit, FinHero, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to financing for Penang’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The rise of financial technology (fintech) and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s rapidly changing world presents both opportunities and challenges such as the use of AI in credit scoring that has raised concerns about algorithm bias and the possibility of unfair lending practices.
