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Global billionaire wealth soars 121 per cent in past 10 years

Global billionaire wealth soars 121 per cent in past 10 years

Switzerland, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the US have all seen an influx of billionaires.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy

Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy

1.4 billion people lack access to financial resources, highlighting a significant gap in financial inclusion in developing economies.
Sat Aug 03 2024
The Future is Female: Wahine Capital | Mitigating Gendered Financial Vulnerability

The Future is Female: Wahine Capital | Mitigating Gendered Financial Vulnerability

Women are significantly more financially impacted by life events such as death, divorce, illness, and retirement. How do we mitigate this gendered financial vulnerability? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Rejina Rahim and Sherry Sheriff, co-founders of Wahine Capital, a fintech startup with a focus on women’s financial empowerment.
Sun Jun 11 2023
Wahed Technologies renews pledge on ESG, moves Malaysia HQ to Bluedome Mines

Wahed Technologies renews pledge on ESG, moves Malaysia HQ to Bluedome Mines

Concurrently, Wahed is also announcing that it is launching its Malaysian Headquarters at Bluedome Mines
Mon Apr 10 2023
SWIPE appoints Sani Araby as Chairman to accelerate global expansion of fintech solutions

SWIPE appoints Sani Araby as Chairman to accelerate global expansion of fintech solutions

As a result of its expanding product line and excellent leadership team, SWIPE is well-positioned to lead the fintech sector.
Tue Mar 21 2023
[COLUMNIST] Islamic fintech for financial inclusion

[COLUMNIST] Islamic fintech for financial inclusion

Malaysia is in a strategic position to harness Islamic FinTech for innovative solutions addressing financial inclusion.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Soccer - Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina

Soccer - Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina

The Tango D10S a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company - is designed as a flying museum in tribute to Maradona.
Thu May 26 2022
Sedania's fintech arm offers digital solutions to two recipients of Malaysia's digital bank licences

Sedania's fintech arm offers digital solutions to two recipients of Malaysia's digital bank licences

Sedania is set to boost digital banking adoption by deploying a full suite of digital banking solutions to two recipients of Malaysia's digital bank licences.
Thu May 12 2022
Sedania As Salam, FCA Capital team up to leverage Islamic fintech

Sedania As Salam, FCA Capital team up to leverage Islamic fintech

Sedania As Salam has entered into a MoU with FCA Capital Sdn Bhd to leverage the rising demand for Shariah-compliant financial services in the Islamic fintech ecosystem.
Thu Oct 14 2021
RMK-12: Innovative funding solutions towards Shared Prosperity

RMK-12: Innovative funding solutions towards Shared Prosperity

Today, there are innovative funding instruments to raise funds for SMEs and start-ups, such as ECF and peer-to-peer(P2) platforms.
Sat Sep 25 2021
Digital Media Nusantara secures technology bridger from Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad to become Southeast Asia's first fintech media firm

Digital Media Nusantara secures technology bridger from Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad to become Southeast Asia's first fintech media firm

The funding will be used to accelerate Digital Media Nusantara's mission to become Southeast Asia's first fintech media firm.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Halal industry is a key feature of NRP - Ismail Sabri

Halal industry is a key feature of NRP - Ismail Sabri

Machine learning, cloud computing and the IOTs, including blockchain and fintech have changed the way business activities are conducted.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Malaysia's AirAsia to buy Gojek's Thailand business for $50 million

Malaysia's AirAsia to buy Gojek's Thailand business for $50 million

Under the deal, Gojek would take a stake in AirAsia's digital arm, while the low-cost carrier would acquire Gojek's business in Thailand.
Wed Jul 07 2021
AirAsia applies for digital banking license

AirAsia applies for digital banking license

AirAsia Group Bhd said its fintech unit has bid for a digital banking license in the country as part of a consortium.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Malaysia digital banking lures dozens of firms as fintechs expand in Asia

Malaysia digital banking lures dozens of firms as fintechs expand in Asia

Bank Negara Malaysia has said it will issue up to five licences by early 2022.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025
UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025
PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025
Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025
No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025