4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to show consistent improvement across all pillars of financial inclusion, emerging as one of only two markets to advance in all three pillars, according to the 2025 Global Financial Inclusion Index by Principal Financial Group (Principal).
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Global progress on financial inclusion has plateaued in 2025 after steady gains in recent years, according to the latest Global Financial Inclusion Index released by Principal Financial Group.
8d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) have jointly launched the ‘Program Inspirasi Pendidikan Kewangan Belia Negara (Sesi 2025/2026)’ in a step forward to shape a financially responsible and resilient generation.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s continued efforts to promote financial inclusion and raise awareness about the importance of life insurance protection through the extension of tax relief and stamp duty can encourage parents, especially young families, to plan early for their children’s financial security.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must embrace emerging technologies to strengthen their position in the global supply chain, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
17d ago
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.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is calling for higher combined tax relief for education, medical, and health insurance, raising the limit from RM4,000 to RM6,000 under the upcoming Budget 2026.
18d ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must strike the right balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures to ensure resilience in the banking sector and the broader economy, said RHB Banking Group.
21d ago
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The opening of a new Agrobank micro branch in Sook, Keningau will benefit some 31,000 residents in the area, most of whom are engaged in agricultural activities.
25d ago
LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has reached a defining chapter in its 35-year journey, standing as a resilient, innovative and globally recognised hub for financial services.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) is exploring the development of a federated artificial intelligence (AI) model, tentatively called FinancialGPT, to enhance fraud detection and strengthen security in digital payments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) Programme, a public-private initiative by the government in collaboration with the insurance and takaful industry, enters its third phase with the launch of the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher 3.0 Programme (PTV3.0 Programme) on Sept 1.