6h ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The takaful scene in Malaysia and Indonesia is on a steady rise, with analysts projecting the market to soar to US$5.4 billion (US$1=RM4.22) by 2033 -- a sign that demand for Shariah-compliant protection is no longer niche, but mainstream.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The RM2 billion investment to develop the Sovereign AI Cloud in Budget 2026 will enable Malaysia to reap economic benefits, as it allows the country to retain the value created through artificial intelligence (AI) by keeping revenues, jobs and intellectual property within its national borders, an information technology (IT) specialist said today.
7d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.
11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has launched Siri BUDI, a four-volume Malay-language financial guide to strengthen money management among Malaysians from youth to retirement.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026-2030 (NS2.0) has been designed with a broader vision and stronger commitment, anchored on three complementary priorities: inclusion, digitalisation, and monitoring.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the government wants more Malaysians to benefit from economic growth and financial literacy, not just a small segment of society, particularly the elite.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry has recorded an improvement in service excellence, with the latest Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) reaching a commendable 88 points in 2024.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's new National Strategy for Financial Literacy (NS2.0) will take a sharper, more inclusive and action-oriented approach to address today’s realities while preparing for future needs.
14d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The formal dialogue between ASEAN and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) scheduled on Nov 20, 2025, must go beyond symbolic engagement and deliver substantive outcomes.
14d ago
PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Digital banks’ main purpose is to provide more options for consumers, not to compete with traditional banks, said KAF Digital Bank Bhd chief executive officer Rafiza Ghazali.
14d ago
PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Financial comparison platform RinggitPlus has reported encouraging progress among lower-income Malaysians, with a growing proportion of respondents taking steps towards achieving long-term financial security.
16d ago
LABUAN, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has reached a defining chapter in its 35-year journey, standing as a resilient, innovative and globally recognised hub for financial services.