ON Dec 20, I represented the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Miti) during the winding-up session for the policy stage debate of the Supply Bill 2022 in the Dewan Negara. Senator Datuk Arman Azha Abu Hanifah sought clarification on the Government’s measures to restore the confidence of large… Source link
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UnionPay International (UPI) has introduced its SoftPOS (Point-of-Sale) solution for the first time using a payment tech that’s powered by SoftPOS provider, Soft Space. The SoftPOS solution will reportedly be launched in Malaysia and it’s expected to create various market opportunities for UPI to expand its contactless acceptance, especially in Southeast Asia, adding to its significant… Source link
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Read More »UnionPay International launches SoftPOS solution in Malaysia
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Copyright 2021 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved2021-12-21 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — UnionPay International (UPI) has introduced its SoftPOS (Point-of-Sale) solution for the first time using a payment technology powered by the world’s leading SoftPOS player Soft Space. The SoftPOS solution to be launched in Malaysia is expected to create greater market… Source link
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A shop worker cleaning up after the flood at Jalan Hulu Langat, Pekan Batu 11, Cheras, December 20, 2021. — Picture by Devan Manuel KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the availability of RM200 million financing aid for micro and small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the recent floods under the Disaster Relief Facility 2022 (DRF 2022). To be… Source link
Read More »Putrajaya announces more flood relief funding for individuals and businesses | Malaysia
Volunteers rescue residents in affected areas in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25 Shah Alam, December 20, 2021. — Picture by Hari Anggara KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — The federal government will give each head of household affected by the recent floods RM1,000, the prime minister announced this evening. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also said that small and medium businesses can apply for up… Source link
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Not equity investment into CapBay but provide funds for Shariah-compliant financing Kenanga believes digital platform enables a faster, more convenient process for SMEs In a boost for SMEs seeking shariah compliant financing, Bay Group Holdings Sdn Bhd, which operates as CapBay, a Malaysian multi-bank supply chain finance and peer-to-peer financing (P2P) platform has secured US$7.1… Source link
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