Biden, in call with Zelenskiy, welcomes Visa, Mastercard decisions on Russia
Biden noted his administration is surging security, humanitarian, and economic assistance to Ukraine.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Mastercard, Visa halt payments on Pornhub over allegations of child sex-abuse content
Mastercard Inc and Visa Inc on Thursday stopped processing payments on Pornhub after a New York Times report last week that many videos posted on the adult website depicted sexual assault of children.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Mastercard to investigate allegations against Pornhub
Mastercard Inc is investigating allegations against Pornhub.com following a newspaper column which said many videos posted on the adult website depicted child abuse.
Mon Dec 07 2020
Malaysians more digitally inclined, cash usage declined since COVID-19
Malaysian consumers are becoming more digitally inclined, as evident in the rise in the adoption of digital payments, e-commerce and preference for online activities.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Malaysia leads mobile wallet usage in Southeast Asia
The inputs were gathered from 10,000 consumers and/or business professionals across 10 markets in the Asia Pacific region.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Mastercard to complete shift from signature to pin by Jan 2018
Mastercard Inc said it will reach a key milestone by January 2018 when all its debit cards feature contactless and a personal identification number (PIN)-enabled function.
Sat Oct 07 2017
Samsung announces launch date for Samsung Pay in Singapore
Samsung announced that Samsung Pay would be available as early as the second quarter of 2016 in Singapore.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Malaysia remains top destination for global Muslim travel mart
This is revealed in the MasterCard CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2016.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Malaysia top choice for Muslim travellers: report
A report by Islamic travel specialist Crescentrating and MasterCard says Malaysia is most preferred in the Muslim travel market.
Wed Mar 04 2015
Apple said to partner with Visa, MasterCard on new iPhone wallet
The new iPhone will make mobile payment easier by including a near-field communication chip for the first time.
Mon Sep 01 2014
Kuala Lumpur among Global Top 10 cities for international travellers -- Survey
KL despite a marginally lower projected growth rate of 13.1 per cent, made it to Asia-Pacific's top ten for international visitors by sheer arrival numbers.
Wed Jul 09 2014
Malaysians plan to save more - MasterCard survey
MasterCard said the respondents listed investments and retirement as top reasons for saving, followed by renovating or building a home.
Tue Feb 18 2014
Singaporeans among most well-travelled in Asia-Pacific: MasterCard survey
The outlook for leisure travel is set to remain strong, with most respondents having no intention to cut back on travelling for the year ahead.
Thu Aug 15 2013
Top 10 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index 2013
Top 10 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index.
Sat Jun 01 2013
Kuala Lumpur ranked 8th chosen destination by MasterCard
The latest MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index has ranked Kuala Lumpur as the eighth destination city based on international visitor arrivals in 2013, Kuala Lumpur moved up two spots from 2012.
Fri May 31 2013
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024