KL poised to become a global tech hub
Investment firm GP Bullhound highlights the city's unique qualities that mirror those found in successful tech communities around the world.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech
12% of Malaysia ie; 7 million Malaysians, primarily from rural areas are unbanked - meaning they cannot access any financial services.
This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
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This is a dire need in Malaysia due to the country’s fast growth rate in mobile banking and e-money transactions, which quadrupled to RM800 billion in 2021.
Moreover, the existence of financial inclusion gaps among underserved communities such as women, gig workers, and lower-income earners requires significant attention.
Niaga Spotlight speaks with Nisa Ismail, CEO, Sedania As Salam Capital Sdn Bhd (SASC) about the latest in Financial Inclusion via FinTech to help close socioeconomic gaps, especially in rural areas.
#NiagaAWANI
#NiagaSPOTLIGHT
Fri Apr 19 2024
WhatsApp aktifkan sokongan navigasi bahagian bawah untuk semua pengguna Android
Selepas sekian lama menggunakan navigasi dan menu di bahagian atas aplikasi, melalui kemas kini baharu ini, ia mengubah bahagian navigasi ke bahagian bawah.
Sat Mar 30 2024
Consider This: War on Gaza (Part 2) - Feminist Approaches to the Pursuit of Peace
War can leave deep emotional scars on individuals and communities. For conflict-affected communities, women can be empowered as agents of peace and reconciliation. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to independent scholar Dr maimuna hamid merican about the importance of centering women's voices and experiences in peace-building processes. #InternationalWomensDay2024 #IWD2024
Fri Mar 08 2024
PM says KEB 2024 will be more inclusive
KEB 2024 is expected to have cooperation and joint participation from Chinese and Indian communities to help tackle the problem of poverty.
Thu Feb 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 2
Proactive solutions are needed to uplift vulnerable communities in Malaysia.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Cancer care is more than survival
Addressing not just the medical but the broader aspects of cancer care can benefit patients, communities and economies.
Sat Feb 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] The silent epidemic of substance abuse among teenagers
The issue of substance abuse among teenagers arises as a pressing concern, entwining its influence throughout communities worldwide.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Agong, Raja Permaisuri extend Thaipusam greetings
Their Majesties hopes the festival would foster the spirit of unity and brotherhood among diverse communities.
Thu Jan 25 2024
OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Muslims in tech world fear retaliation in speaking up
The Microsoft-backed ChatGPT maker's high-profile boss urged the tech industry to treat members of those communities with empathy.
Fri Jan 05 2024
India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes
Earlier efforts to carry out the last rites of the deceased were marred by conflicts between the communities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Cate Blanchett calls for focus on education, refugee experience at forum
It's important to focus on the education quadrant and really supporting host communities, said Cate Blanchett.
Mon Dec 11 2023
What is World AIDS Day and why does it matter?
World AIDS Day 2023 looks to recognize the vital role communities play in making progress towards ending AIDS.
Fri Dec 01 2023
PEDi managers, assistant managers to get extra RM500 in allowance beginning next year
Budget 2024 has allocated RM25 million for empowering the role of PEDi to help build local communities.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Israel strikes Gaza, Lebanon overnight; Netanyahu convenes generals
Health authorities in Gaza said at least 4,600 people were killed in Israel's two-week bombardment that began after a Hamas Oct. 7 rampage on southern Israeli communities.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Ringgit dinilai secara tidak adil berbanding dolar AS - Timbalan Gabenor BNM
Penilaian begitu tidak mengambil kira prestasi mata wang secara keseluruhan, kekukuhan dan asas-asas ekonomi negara dan prospek masa depan.
Thu May 09 2024
Seorang maut, dua cedera nahas dua lori treler
Identiti mangsa yang maut belum dapat dikenal pasti manakala yang cedera ialah Berudie Nyalai, 24 tahun, dan Saberi, 36 tahun.
Thu May 09 2024
MIC nafi dakwaan wujud boikot secara senyap dalam parti
MIC menuntut agar portal media berkenaan mendedahkan sumber yang mengeluarkan dakwaan tersebut dan akan mengambil tindakan undang-undang.
Thu May 09 2024
PRK KKB: Komuniti India diingatkan jadi pengundi bertanggungjawab - Ramanan
Ramanan berkata mereka tidak seharusnya termakan dengan sentimen yang digerakkan pihak tertentu yang menyeru mereka memboikot PRK berkenaan.
Thu May 09 2024
Penyokong, netizen diminta henti spekulasi isu keselamatan dalam bola sepak - Shahelmey
Spekulasi, provokasi dan penyebaran berita palsu, akan membuatkan isu itu semakin panas serta tidak akan mendatangkan sebarang kebaikan.
Thu May 09 2024
Lima lelaki dipenjara 36 tahun, 12 sebatan bunuh rakan
Kesemua tertuduh didakwa membunuh Nik Mohamad Sharulanuar Nek Der di Kampung Raja, Besut pada Jun 2017.
Thu May 09 2024
Penantian berakhir, pemasangan Starlink beri kelegaan buat Orang Asli Kerling
Sebelum ini, kampung itu tidak menerima isyarat liputan daripada syarikat telekomunikasi sekali gus memaksa mereka keluar ke jalan besar.
Thu May 09 2024
Kemampanan penting dalam tangani isu perubahan iklim, bukan sekat perdagangan bebas - Tengku Zafrul
Prasyarat hijau tidak boleh digunakan sebagai halangan bukan tarif atau menjadi mekanisme imperialisme ekologi zaman moden.
Thu May 09 2024
Pusat hiburan dibaling bom petrol
Rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) di lokasi kejadian memaparkan empat individu menaiki motosikal di hadapan pusat hiburan terbabit.
Thu May 09 2024
Turkiye: 190 penumpang berdepan detik cemas tayar pesawat pancit semasa mendarat
Semua 190 penumpang selamat dipindahkan susulan insiden kecemasan kira-kira 11 pagi waktu tempatan itu.
Thu May 09 2024