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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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
Bank Negara Malaysia has said it will issue up to five licences by early 2022.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Malaysia's Sunway to apply for digital banking licence
Sunway Bhd aims to build a fintech ecosystem for individuals as well as for micro, small and mid-sized enterprises.
Thu Jun 17 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024