![New Industrial plan cannot succeed without financial institutions support - Tengku Zafrul New Industrial plan cannot succeed without financial institutions support - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687158869_Zafrul.jpg)
New Industrial plan cannot succeed without financial institutions support - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said said micro, small and medium enterprises would then be able to improve their contribution.
Fri Jul 07 2023
![New scam tactic using fake arrest warrants with police logo, signatures New scam tactic using fake arrest warrants with police logo, signatures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71686304703_TBYUSRIHASSAN.jpg)
New scam tactic using fake arrest warrants with police logo, signatures
Among the modus operandi by scammers was impersonating the authorities, financial institutions, courts, insurance and delivery companies.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Serba Dinamik appeals against winding-up order Serba Dinamik appeals against winding-up order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71652893182_SerbaDinamikBurs.jpg)
Serba Dinamik appeals against winding-up order
On Tuesday, the High Court allowed a petition by six financial institutions to wind up Serba Dinamik.
Wed Jan 11 2023
![High Court allows bid to wind up Serba Dinamik, three subsidiaries High Court allows bid to wind up Serba Dinamik, three subsidiaries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652068316_serbadinamik.jpg)
High Court allows bid to wind up Serba Dinamik, three subsidiaries
The High Court today allowed a petition filed by six financial institutions to wind up Serba Dinamik Holdings Berhad and its three subsidiaries.
Tue Jan 10 2023
![BNM: Islamic financial sector must continue to advance amid global challenges BNM: Islamic financial sector must continue to advance amid global challenges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660280083_TBbnm.jpg)
BNM: Islamic financial sector must continue to advance amid global challenges
Nor Shamsiah said VBI has become more entrenched in the corporate value intent and business strategies of Islamic financial institutions.
Wed Oct 05 2022
![BNM unveils new measures to strengthen safeguards against financial scams BNM unveils new measures to strengthen safeguards against financial scams](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41664176495_GabenorBankNegara.jpg)
BNM unveils new measures to strengthen safeguards against financial scams
BNM today announced five additional security measures to be taken by financial institutions in a bid to strengthen safeguards against financial scams, especially online ones.
Mon Sep 26 2022
![Banks, financial institutions urged to guide MSMEs to embrace ESG principles Banks, financial institutions urged to guide MSMEs to embrace ESG principles](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657357280_TBZAFRUL.jpg)
Banks, financial institutions urged to guide MSMEs to embrace ESG principles
Tengku Zafrul urged CGC, banks and financial institutions to look for ways to strengthen the MSMEs, especially in embracing the ESG principles.
Fri Jul 29 2022
![Nazir Razak calls for rapid consolidation of DFIs Nazir Razak calls for rapid consolidation of DFIs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612797193_DsNazirRazak.jpg)
Nazir Razak calls for rapid consolidation of DFIs
The strengthening of Malaysia's DFIs would enhance financial institutions' ability to support national economic development, Nazir said.
Thu Sep 30 2021
![Banks must help rebuild businesses, particularly MSMEs, post-pandemic - Mustapa Banks must help rebuild businesses, particularly MSMEs, post-pandemic - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626526792_DatukSeriMustapaM.jpg)
Banks must help rebuild businesses, particularly MSMEs, post-pandemic - Mustapa
Banks and financial institutions must help rebuild businesses post-pandemic, particularly MSMEs which have been hit hard by the pandemic.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Budget 2022 to remain expansionary budget: Tengku Zafrul Budget 2022 to remain expansionary budget: Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630492742_TBZafrul.jpg)
Budget 2022 to remain expansionary budget: Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said riding on Budget 2022's three main areas of focus, the 3Rs, namely Recovery, Resilience and Reform, banks and financial institutions will play a critical role moving forward.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![DFIs need to give full support to nation's recovery efforts - Tengku Zafrul DFIs need to give full support to nation's recovery efforts - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631159480_TengkuZafrul.jpg)
DFIs need to give full support to nation's recovery efforts - Tengku Zafrul
Development Financial Institutions need to give their full support to the country's economic recovery, in the spirit of #KeluargaMalaysia.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![Halal businesses urged to seize opportunities to rebound as economy recovers Halal businesses urged to seize opportunities to rebound as economy recovers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41631186297_ShaikAbdul.jpg)
Halal businesses urged to seize opportunities to rebound as economy recovers
The halal industry would stand to benefit as Islamic financial institutions had developed into mature institutions.
Thu Sep 09 2021
![Banks to offer six-month moratorium from July 7, say ABM, AIBIM Banks to offer six-month moratorium from July 7, say ABM, AIBIM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584698828_ABM.jpg)
Banks to offer six-month moratorium from July 7, say ABM, AIBIM
The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) member banks will be offering a six-month moratorium from July 7.
Tue Jun 29 2021
![Financial institutions need to think creatively to develop new, innovative solutions Financial institutions need to think creatively to develop new, innovative solutions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620712686_TBNorShamsiahMohdYu.jpg)
Financial institutions need to think creatively to develop new, innovative solutions
FIs need to think creatively to develop new and innovative solutions to fund sustainability projects; taking into account the current challenges faced by businesses and individuals.
Wed Jun 23 2021
![Malaysia's 1MDB, former unit seeking recovery of $23 billion in assets Malaysia's 1MDB, former unit seeking recovery of $23 billion in assets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620633720_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia's 1MDB, former unit seeking recovery of $23 billion in assets
1MDB has filed six suits against 25 people and nine entities, including two foreign financial institutions.
Mon May 10 2021
![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