![Proposal to use EPF savings as bank loan collateral not against EPF Act - PM Proposal to use EPF savings as bank loan collateral not against EPF Act - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678163207_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Proposal to use EPF savings as bank loan collateral not against EPF Act - PM
Anwar said the government had checked with EPF and the Attorney-General for legal advice on this matter.
Tue Mar 21 2023
![1MDB intended to pay off its bank loans, debts from IPO proceeds, court told 1MDB intended to pay off its bank loans, debts from IPO proceeds, court told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622126409_MohdHazemAbdulRah.jpg)
1MDB intended to pay off its bank loans, debts from IPO proceeds, court told
The High Court here today heard that the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) intended to use the proceeds from its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to pay off its existing bank loans and debts.
Thu May 27 2021
![DAP urges PM to extend moratorium, ready to cooperate with all parties - Guan Eng DAP urges PM to extend moratorium, ready to cooperate with all parties - Guan Eng](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603895371_LimGuanEng.jpg)
DAP urges PM to extend moratorium, ready to cooperate with all parties - Guan Eng
Lim Guan Eng, in a media statement today, claimed that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government had failed to extend the payment moratorium to 6.6 million borrowers.
Wed Oct 28 2020
!['Without a loan Lee Beauty Saloon, Hj Salleh Mi Kolok, Surjit Kaur Company can only last a month' 'Without a loan Lee Beauty Saloon, Hj Salleh Mi Kolok, Surjit Kaur Company can only last a month'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586171927_DatukAbdulAziz.jpg)
'Without a loan Lee Beauty Saloon, Hj Salleh Mi Kolok, Surjit Kaur Company can only last a month'
SMEs can survive only a month without bank loans to obtain cash assistance following the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Mon Apr 06 2020
![1MDB has no bank loans, short-term debt - MoF 1MDB has no bank loans, short-term debt - MoF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462350894_mdb.jpg)
1MDB has no bank loans, short-term debt - MoF
The ministry says 1MDB had fully settled all its debts in 2015 and 2016.
Thu Mar 30 2017
![Selangor poverty guidelines make B40 groups hard to get bank loans - assemblyman Selangor poverty guidelines make B40 groups hard to get bank loans - assemblyman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61477993513_MatNadzariAhmadDa.jpg)
Selangor poverty guidelines make B40 groups hard to get bank loans - assemblyman
The poverty guidelines made out the B40 group to be poor and thus not eligible to apply for bank loan.
Tue Nov 01 2016
![A scheme to assist first-time home buyers in 2017 Budget A scheme to assist first-time home buyers in 2017 Budget](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/51469502433_JohariAbdulGhani.jpg)
A scheme to assist first-time home buyers in 2017 Budget
It is to tackle the problem faced by Malaysians, especially the young, who could not get full bank loans due to their low starting salary.
Thu Sep 01 2016
![Parliament: 488,787 Malaysians barred from leaving country due to various reasons Parliament: 488,787 Malaysians barred from leaving country due to various reasons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41445510278_OrangRamai.jpg)
Parliament: 488,787 Malaysians barred from leaving country due to various reasons
Up to Oct 19 this year, a total of 488,787 Malaysians have been barred from leaving the country due to various reasons, according to the Home Ministry.
Thu Dec 03 2015
![Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51435912652_RAHMANDAHLAN.jpg)
Bank Negara must ease regulation on loans for PPR - Rahman Dahlan
Bank Negara has been urged to simplify the rules governing bank loans for the low-income group to buy houses under the People's Housing Project (PPR).
Thu Nov 26 2015
![1MDB did not receive RM42 billion from government, says book 1MDB did not receive RM42 billion from government, says book](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81441000618_MDBMalaysiaDeve.jpg)
1MDB did not receive RM42 billion from government, says book
According to the "1MDB: Siapa Kata Tidak Dijawab" book, the RM42 billion fund's debts were in the form of bank loans, bonds and sukuk.
Fri Sep 04 2015
![Performance-based incentive system for SMEs by 2016: Najib Performance-based incentive system for SMEs by 2016: Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51435150440_NAJIB.jpg)
Performance-based incentive system for SMEs by 2016: Najib
The incentives, which could include tax exemption, transport rebates and bank loans, will be based on criteria such as productivity, export value and job creation.
Fri Jun 26 2015
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025