Perhaps one of the rowdiest panel discussions during NEXEA’s recent Entrepreneur Summit IV was the one titled: “Open Dialogue with Audience: Future of Malaysian Startup Ecosystem”. On the panel were familiar names such as: KH Ang, the head of innovation and industry development at Cyberview Kashfi Alwi, the senior vice president of ecosystem development at Cradle Fund (Cradle) Safuan… Source link
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KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed new law to decriminalise minor drug offences is the way to go as addicts should be sent to rehabilitation centres for treatment instead of jail, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. “Ensuring treatment for addicts is a right move as addiction should be dealt with as a health problem instead of a criminal one,” said the Alliance for a Safe Community chairman. Lee also called for… Source link
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By Enyeribe Ejiogu The approval given by the Federal Executive Council for the 2024 budget to be presented to the National Assembly (NASS) has initiated the process that will ultimately lead to the drafting and passage of the Appropriation Bill. Following the retreat of the 10th NASS in Akwa Ibom State, Chancellor, Akpabiosm Centre, Uyo, Pastor Bassey James, a criminologist who is passionate… Source link
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Generali and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced the launch of the ‘Insurance Innovation Challenge Fund’ (IICF) and are seeking proposals from participants nationwide focusing on innovative insurance solutions to build small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) resilience in Malaysia. The submissions should offer long-term sustainable… Source link
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Hong Leong Bank e-Duit Desa Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has committed itself to driving investment, promoting digitalisation, and championing financial inclusion, and plans to do good by these goals by launching the Program e-Duit Desa. The launch was in Bagan Nakhoda Omar, Sabak Bernam, Selangor (BNO). The programme aims to help equip local residents and businesses with access to e-payment… Source link
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LONDON (Oct 27): Five prominent Islamic financial institutions have pledged a substantial total funding of RM2.67 billion to accelerate the advancement of Malaysia’s halal industry. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in his keynote address at the World Halal Business Conference (WHBC) 2023 here on Friday. The five financial institutions include the SME… Source link
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London- In an exceptional display of collaboration and commitment to the growth of the Halal ecosystem, five prominent Islamic financial institutions have joined forces, pledging a substantial total funding of RM 2.67 billion (£459 million). This ground breaking commitment is set to propel the advancement of Malaysia’s Halal industry and stimulate economic prosperity in the nation. SME Bank… Source link
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Company Logo Malaysian Data Center Market Malaysian Data Center Market Dublin, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Malaysia Data Center Market, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Malaysia data center market is experiencing substantial growth due to the surging demand for efficient data storage and processing, driven by… Source link
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27 October 2023 The majority of staff (85%) responsible for hiring in small or medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Malaysia struggled to compete with multinational corporations (MNC) when it comes to hiring new talent, reports the Malay Mail, citing a report from Employment Hero. The… Source link
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[This is a sponsored article with Time.] Time Digital Masterclass is an ongoing webinar series by Time. The free masterclasses cover a diverse set of topics designed to empower SME owners with valuable knowledge for achieving business success in the digital world. Four classes have been hosted so far this year, with a hybrid event that took place both virtually and physically in September… Source link
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