Move to enhance basic banking services in rural areas
A TOTAL of 5,000 banking agents will be appointed by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) over the next three years to…
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Direct impact of euro area debt-crisis on local financial sector well-contained
The direct impact of the euro area debt-crisis on the domestic financial sector was well-contained as the increased volume and…
Malaysia’s 39,000 millionaires can provide start-up funding
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has a staggering 39,000 millionaires who can potentially be angel investors to provide seed money or fund…
Emerging, developing economies to lead growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Emerging and developing economies will continue to lead the global economic growth next year, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)…
SOPB to expand its palm oil plantation acreage with two new acquisitions
KUCHING: Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd’s (SOPB) proposal to acquire the remaining 40 per cent and 35 per cent stakes in…
Gamuda rides high on record FY12 results and high earnings visibility
KUCHING: Gamuda Bhd (Gamuda), fresh from recording stellar results for its financial year 2012 (FY12), has been envisaged to be…
Budget to focus on sustainable growth, prudent spending, deficit trimming
KUALA LUMPUR: Sustainable economic growth, prudent spending and reducing fiscal deficit are the key focuses in improving the people’s quality…
Malaysian economy expected to grow at a faster rate of up to 5.5 per cent next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian economy is expected to strengthen further and grow at a faster rate of 4.5 per cent…