
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

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025