Covid19 led world to embrace Malaysian air-sterilising tech
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 March 2023: Rapid air-sterilising technology developed by Malaysian firm Medklinn International Sdn Bhd almost a decade ago has been proven to be a vital tool to address …
Savvy Malaysian shoppers see value in buying ‘not-so-new’ items
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 March 2023: Malaysian online shoppers are increasingly searching for keywords such as ‘pre-loved’, ‘pre-owned’, ‘warehouse clearance’, ‘demo unit’ and ‘thrift’ to get better value for items purchased, …
Maxim Malaysia reimbursing cost of PSV for its e-hailing drivers
KUALA LUMPUR, 24 March 2023: Maxim e-hailing and a number of driving schools in Malaysia have forged a strategic partnership to help its e-hailing partner-drivers who would like to get …
Mixed signals as US Fed hints at interest rate cut in 2024
WASHINGTON, 23 March 2023: Financial markets have quickly dismissed the latest interest rates hikes by the US Federal Reserve and instead focused on dovish signals in the de facto American …
Knights Award aims to foster business growth beyond mere recognition
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 March 2023: While most awards tend to look back at past achievements, a new business-focused award launched today aims to foster firms within Malaysia and also in …
5 highways to conduct alternate toll-payment trials from September
PUTRAJAYA, 21 March 2023: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi today announced alternate toll payment methods will start on five highways from September – using credit and debit cards, …
Sunway REIT buys 6 hypermarket buildings from EPF
PETALING JAYA, 17 March 2023: Already the second largest real estate investment trust (REIT) in Malaysia, Sunway REIT Management Sdn Bhd has added six freehold hypermarkets located in the Klang …
Competitors commit US$30 billion emergency fund to avoid another bank collapse
NEW YORK, 17 March 2023: The US banking sector has closed ranks to prevent further closures after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank in recent days. …
Silvergate is 3rd sunk US bank, Credit Suisse also tanking
NEW YORK, 16 March 2023: Silvergate Capital has become the third US financial institution to collapse in a matter of days as it joins of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature …
Bank deposit insurance scheme avoided US financial system collapse
NEW YORK, 14 March 2023: Recent sharp hikes in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve to contain inflationary pressures resulted in two major banks crashing over the past week …