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Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Financial Inclusion via Innovative FinTech

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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Fri Apr 19 2024
MADANI govt extends condolences to Abdul Taib's family, people of Sarawak - PM

MADANI govt extends condolences to Abdul Taib's family, people of Sarawak - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud's deeds and services to the country and Sarawak will always be remembered forever.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF

Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF

Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said higher wages based on increase of productivity among workers will lure more investors to the country.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Selangor has collected over RM2.5 bln revenue as of Dec 6 this year

Selangor has collected over RM2.5 bln revenue as of Dec 6 this year

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor's contribution to the country's GDP continued to increase to 25.5 per cent.
Mon Dec 11 2023
King grants audience to Thai PM

King grants audience to Thai PM

Srettha Thavisin is on his maiden visit to the country after being sworn in as Prime Minister on Sept 5.
Wed Oct 11 2023
KKD examining need to license social media platforms - Fahmi

KKD examining need to license social media platforms - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said discussions had been carried out to fine-tune the matter which aims to provide returns to the country's media industry.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Thai ex-PM Thaksin to return from exile amid political deadlock

Thai ex-PM Thaksin to return from exile amid political deadlock

Thailand's self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return to the country on Tuesday, his daughter said.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Malaysia on way to golden digital decade, needs more talent and expertise - Fahmi

Malaysia on way to golden digital decade, needs more talent and expertise - Fahmi

Malaysia aims to achieve a digital investment target of RM130 blnby 2025, which would contribute 25.5 per cent to the country's GDP.
Mon Jun 12 2023
MOH to table control of smoking products for public health bill

MOH to table control of smoking products for public health bill

The GEG provision will curb the problem of smoking, which is the main contributor to the country's economy, and save 2.07 million lives.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Australian PM cancels Quad meeting next week after Biden pulls out

Australian PM cancels Quad meeting next week after Biden pulls out

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cancelled the planned Quad leaders' meeting next week after US President Joe Biden postponed his visit to the country.
Wed May 17 2023
Turkey's lira slides, dollar bonds tumble as presidential runoff looms

Turkey's lira slides, dollar bonds tumble as presidential runoff looms

The lira held near a two-month low, its sovereign dollar bonds tumbled and the cost of insuring exposure to the country's debt spiked as the presidential election appeared headed for a runoff.
Mon May 15 2023
1MDB: Investigation on Jho Low goes on - IGP

1MDB: Investigation on Jho Low goes on - IGP

Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the investigation will not stop until the man is successfully brought back to the country.
Fri May 12 2023
Empowering public transport important to overcome congestion - PM Anwar

Empowering public transport important to overcome congestion - PM Anwar

Empowering public transport is crucial in overcoming traffic congestion which is seen to have affected workers' productivity thus resulting in losses to the country.
Thu Mar 16 2023
Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri

Reconsider the implementation of a luxury goods tax, says Ismail Sabri

Ismail Sabri said the implementation of the tax can potentially discourage foreign tourists who prefer to shop from coming to the country.
Tue Mar 07 2023
MOH devising measures to resolve issues, revive country's healthcare system - Dr Zaliha

MOH devising measures to resolve issues, revive country's healthcare system - Dr Zaliha

The MOH is in the process of devising measures to resolve emerging issues with regard to the country's healthcare system, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 01 2023
PM Anwar ulangi gesaannya untuk AS hentikan keganasan Israel di Gaza

PM Anwar ulangi gesaannya untuk AS hentikan keganasan Israel di Gaza

Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengulangi gesaannya supaya Amerika Syarikat (AS) melakukan apa sahaja yang diperlukan untuk menghentikan keganasan Israel di Gaza.
Mon May 20 2024
10 individu ditahan dalam enam serbuan khas aktiviti penyeludupan

10 individu ditahan dalam enam serbuan khas aktiviti penyeludupan

Polis menahan 10 individu termasuk seorang wanita dalam enam serbuan menerusi operasi khas Biro Jenayah Hidupan Liar/Perisikan Siasatan Khas.
Mon May 20 2024
65 murid keracunan makanan di Sungai Petani

65 murid keracunan makanan di Sungai Petani

Seramai 65 murid Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Puteri Jaya dipercayai mengalami keracunan makanan selepas makan di kantin sekolah pagi tadi.
Mon May 20 2024
Pengadu terima panggilan pertama Ebit Lew jam 3.40 pagi - Saksi

Pengadu terima panggilan pertama Ebit Lew jam 3.40 pagi - Saksi

Seorang wanita hari ini memberitahu Mahkamah Majistret bahawa dia menerima panggilan telefon pertama daripada Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew atau Ebit Lew pada jam 3.40 pagi, 4 Mac 2021.
Mon May 20 2024
[TERKINI] Netanyahu tiba di Kneeset teruskan persidangan

[TERKINI] Netanyahu tiba di Kneeset teruskan persidangan

Sementara itu, Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu dan Menteri Pertahanan Yoav Gallant dilihat meneruskan sesi baharu pembukaan parlimen disaat berita mengenai permohonan waran tangkap hangat diperkatakan ketika ini.

Dalam rakaman yang dikongsikan Reuters, Netanyahu berjalan memasuki dewan dengan kawalan ketat anggota keselamatan.
Mon May 20 2024
[TERKINI] Ketua Pendakwa Raya mohon waran tangkap terhadap Netanyahu

[TERKINI] Ketua Pendakwa Raya mohon waran tangkap terhadap Netanyahu

Mimpi ngeri Israel yang menyuarakan kebimbangan Mahkamah Jenayah Antarabangsa (ICC) bersedia mengeluarkan waran tangkap terhadap Perdana Menteri Benjamin Netanyahu serta pegawai-pegawainya bakal menjadi kenyataan selepas notis permohonan diserahkan ICC kepada tiga panel hakim yang terlibat dalam pra-perbicaraan jenayah pembunuhan beramai-ramai di Gaza.
Mon May 20 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Buang bayi - Sepasang kekasih ditahan di Kemaman

AWANI Ringkas: Buang bayi - Sepasang kekasih ditahan di Kemaman

Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Mon May 20 2024
AWANI Tonight: 20 May 2024

AWANI Tonight: 20 May 2024

#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi

- Police investigating if attacks on national institutions random acts or coordinated plan - Home Minister

- Five days of mourning in Iran following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi

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Mon May 20 2024
Bursa Malaysia cecah paras tertinggi dalam tempoh tiga tahun

Bursa Malaysia cecah paras tertinggi dalam tempoh tiga tahun

Saham di Bursa Malaysia melepasi paras rintangan 1,620 mata pada Isnin susulan aliran masuk dana yang tinggi ke dalam negara, melonjakkan indeks utama ke paras tertingginya sejak Mac 2021.
Mon May 20 2024
Ketua pendakwa raya ICC mohon waran tangkap terhadap PM Israel

Ketua pendakwa raya ICC mohon waran tangkap terhadap PM Israel

Permohonan itu antara lain turut melibatkan pemimpin tertinggi Israel seperti Menteri Pertahanannya, Yoav Gallant.
Mon May 20 2024