PUNB offers financing scheme for retrenched individuals
The recipients will be given an automatic six-month payment deferral from the date of disbursement of the fund.
Fri May 07 2021
Government approves RM1.366 bln loans under SME initiative of PENJANA - Tengku Zafrul
For the SME Soft Loan Fund operated by Bank Negara Malaysia, a total of RM11.82 billion has been approved and will benefit 24,921 SMEs.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Budget 2021 enhances food security amid COVID-19 pandemic
This is to ensure that the agricultural sector remains functioning as usual in supplying sufficient quality food at reasonable prices.
Tue Nov 17 2020
PUNB to expedite loan approval for entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19
Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) will ensure the process and approval periods for financing under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) are expedited.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Hazimah Zainuddin to hand over duties as chairman to Noh Omar on July 17
Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) chairman Datuk Hazimah Zainuddin is expected to officially hand over her duties to Tan Sri Noh Omar at an event scheduled to take place tomorrow.
Thu Jul 16 2020
PUNB expects its entrepreneurs to secure RM1 billion contracts from HSR
Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd expects its entrepreneurs to secure at least RM1 billion worth of contracts from the KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail project.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Govt provides various funds to help people venture into entrepreneurship: Najib
The include financial aid by MARA, Tekun Nasional, SUPERB, 1AZAM and PUNB, the Prime Minister says.
Sat May 21 2016
Azman Ujang appointed to PUNB board of directors
His appointment will further enhance the integrity and performance of PUNB to further develop bumiputera entrepreneurs.
Tue Mar 31 2015
Najib: RM75m allocated for Bumiputera automotive entrepreneurs
As of April 2014, PUNB has created over 590 automotive businesses for 671 Bumiputera entrepreneurs with total value of approved projects at RM157 million.
Thu May 15 2014
PUNB aims to gather over 7,000 entrepreneurs to form a national-level group
PUNB aims to gather over 7,000 Bumiputera entrepreneurs to form a national-level group under its entrepreneur development programme by end of this month.
Tue Feb 04 2014
Gov't sanctions RM600 Million to bolster Bumi entrepreneurs
The Government will allocate RM600 million to further strengthen the position of Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
Mon Mar 04 2013
Bumiputera entrepreneurs assembly fowards six resolutions to Najib
The inaugural Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Assembly 2013 here Monday, has forwarded six resolutions to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for consideration.
Mon Mar 04 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024