Malaysia’s First Future Skills Framework Launched to Future-Proof Financial Sector Talent, Business News

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The financial sector plays a critical role in driving Malaysia’s economic growth and stability, contributing an estimated 6.7% to GDP in 2023, with growth of 4.3% forecast for 2024[1]. As the financial sector continues to expand, employing 168,832 workers as of the first quarter of 2024[2], the development… Source link

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Generali Malaysia a triple winner at Insurance Asia Awards 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Generali Malaysia won three awards at the Insurance Asia Awards 2024 held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore recently. In a statement, the insurance company said it won the General Insurer of the Year – Malaysia (General Insurance); Micro, Small and Medium-sized (MSME) Insurance Initiative of the Year – Malaysia (General Insurance); and Insurance… Source link

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CIMB teams up with SME Corp for GreenBizReady

KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd have teamed up with SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp) for their GreenBizReadyTM programme for SMEs in Malaysia, as part of CIMB’s The Cooler Earth Sustainability Series. In a statement, the bank announced the introduction of the CIMB ESG Simplified… Source link

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FPT opens new office in Malaysia

Global IT corporation FPT has opened its second office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to address the increased demand for digital technologies and solutions. The new office is also expected to help enhance the company’s delivery and consulting capabilities to better serve its regional and global clients. Located in Malaysia’s Special Economic Zone and high-technology business… Source link

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CelcomDigi Unveils National Scam Awareness Survey 2024

The National Scam Awareness Survey 2024 report, recently published by CelcomDigi Berhad, highlights the importance of awareness, vulnerability, and the need for proactive actions to combat scams and fraudulent activities. The survey reveals that Malaysia is progressing as a highly digitalised nation, with 91% of respondents frequently visiting community internet… Source link

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CIMB : onboards SME Corp. Malaysia in its GreenBizReadyTM programme; launches ESG Playbook for SMEs

22 July 2024 Kuala Lumpur: CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (collectively “CIMB” or “the Bank”) have onboarded SME Corporation Malaysia (“SME Corp. Malaysia”) in the Bank’s award-winning GreenBizReadyTM programme designed for small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”) in Malaysia, as part of CIMB’s The Cooler Earth Sustainability Series (“the Event”) recently…. Source link

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Good news for the economy

PETALING JAYA: Several factors such as government reforms and strategic initiatives through foreign direct investments (FDIs) have contributed to the positive economic environment, say experts. SME Association of Malaysia secretary-general Chin Chee Seong said the other factor is Bank Negara Malaysia retaining… Source link

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RECOGNISING FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN ASSISTING MSMEs

A CELEBRATION of financial backing and business grit culminated at Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia’s (CGC) 29th FI/DFI & SME Awards 2023 held at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur on July 18. More than 300 key players gathered including industry leaders, chief executive officers from financial institutions… Source link

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Redefining business operations with automated inventory restocking system

This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on July 22, 2024 – July 28, 2024 The challenges of maintaining optimal stock levels have plagued businesses across sectors like retail, food and beverage (F&B) and fast-moving consumer goods for some time. Factors such as seasonal demand fluctuations and the absence of real-time data for accurate forecasting often lead to… Source link

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