20,000 SRF applications worth RM10 billion approved
Demand for SRF by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) was so encouraging that the initial allocation of RM5 billion was insufficient.
Wed May 13 2020
RM3b loans approved for 6,840 SMEs - Tengku Zafrul
The amount was an increase from RM1.5 billion extended to 3,363 SMEs until April 26.
Tue May 05 2020
RM2.7b loans approved for SMEs under BNM easy financing facilities - Tengku Zafrul
The facilities are the RM5 billion Special Relief Facility, RM1 billion Agrofood Facility and RM300 million SME Automation and Digitalisation Facility.
Tue Apr 21 2020
AmBank offers special relief facility for SMEs, individuals
The group is also offering a Special Relief Facility comprising financing of up to RM1 million to SMEs which have been adversely affected by the COVID-19.
Thu Mar 19 2020
RM500 million special relief facility for flood-affected business
The facility is available to affected SMEs in flood disaster areas defined by the National Security Council and Prime Minister's Department.
Fri Jan 23 2015
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?
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
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?
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 US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025