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.
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Fri Apr 19 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Reforming FELDA
Felda is facing dire financial strains, recording RM1 billion in losses in 2022, nearly double the RM 545 million in losses recorded the year before, according to the recently released auditor-general’s 2022 report.
Felda has been advised to chart a clear direction towards operating without further financial assistance from Putrajaya, having received RM200 million in grants in 2022 and RM342 million in 2021.
This Niaga Spotlight discussion looks at viable strategies for reforming FELDA and ensuring independent operation in the near future.
Felda has been advised to chart a clear direction towards operating without further financial assistance from Putrajaya, having received RM200 million in grants in 2022 and RM342 million in 2021.
This Niaga Spotlight discussion looks at viable strategies for reforming FELDA and ensuring independent operation in the near future.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Malaysia’s headline inflation to moderate to 2.5 pct in 2024 - World Bank
Core inflation will also likely trend lower in 2024, and poverty is expected to decline further, World Bank noted.
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Sun Mar 31 2024
AWANI Tonight: Israel intentionally prevent aid delivery into Gaza
Anti-poverty charity, Oxfam says Israel has been intentionally preventing delivery of aid into Gaza, while systematically and deliberately blocking any meaningful humanitarian response in Palestine.
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Mon Mar 18 2024
AWANI Tonight: 14 March 2024
#AWANITonight with @cynthiaAWANI
1. MACC confirms Singaporean tycoon questioned
2. Sabah's hardcore poverty six times the national rate
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1. MACC confirms Singaporean tycoon questioned
2. Sabah's hardcore poverty six times the national rate
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Thu Mar 14 2024
Towering skyscrapers give no meaning if people still trapped in poverty - Sultan Nazrin
Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said poverty alleviation is crucial to guarantee the social well-being of the people.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Zakat institutions must solve basic problems related to hardcore poverty - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said every collection in the name of zakat must be spent responsibly with a priority to alleviate poverty.
Fri Feb 16 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
Identity documents crucial to help street children escape shackles of poverty
Are the government's endeavours for the upliftment of this minority community insufficient to pave the way for success?
Mon Feb 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Hidden indicators of poverty - Part 1
Hidden indicators within poverty significantly contribute to perpetuating cycles of deprivation.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Cooperation of all parties needed to achieve zero poverty - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged all parties to collectively mobilise efforts to ensure poverty is truly eradicated.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Issues concerning poverty, petty traders given priority in developing the federal territories - Dr Zaliha
Dr Zaliha Mustafa said she would focus on ensuring the Federal Territories continue to progress and prosper.
Fri Dec 15 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia needs a new toolbox to combat poverty
Despite noticeable progress in reducing overall poverty rates, the nation continues to face a complex poverty landscape.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Malaysia jadi tumpuan, masyarakat antarabangsa zahir simpati
Nahas dua helikopter Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) yang terhempas dan mengorbankan 10 nyawa di Pangkalan TLDM Lumut semalam, turut menjadi perhatian masyarakat antarabangsa yang mengikuti perkem
Wed Apr 24 2024
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Kerajaan Perak akan bincang bentuk bantuan kepada waris
Kerajaan Negeri Perak akan melihat bentuk bantuan yang bakal dihulurkan kepada keluarga tiga mangsa tragedi helikopter TLDM terhempas di Lumut.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Harga minyak mahal akibat konflik beri cabaran besar kepada syarikat penerbangan - MIDF Research
Kenaikan harga bahan api jet merupakan cabaran utama kepada sektor penerbangan susulan daripada konflik geopolitik di Asia Barat yang kian memuncak kebelakangan ini.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Niaga AWANI: Breaking free from legacy systems in Malaysian companies
Daryll Tan, co-founder and director of OpenMinds Group emphasises the necessity for businesses to discard old paradigms and embrace new perspectives.
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Wed Apr 24 2024
Donald Trump bertemu dengan mantan Perdana Menteri Jepun
Mantan presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump bertemu dengan mantan Perdana Menteri Jepun Taro Aso di New York pada Selasa.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Seramai 38 orang terbunuh dalam hujan lebat di Kenya
Hujan lebat yang melanda Kenya menyebabkan seramai 38 orang terbunuh dan lebih 11,000 orang dipindahkan.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Peluru berpandu Rusia serang kawasan kediaman di Kharkiv
Konflik Rusia- Ukraine terus memuncak apabila peluru berpandu Russia menyerang kawasan kediaman di bandar kedua terbesar Ukraine, Kharkiv pada Rabu.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Palsu dokumen: Anak menteri besar, pegawai pejabat MB antara enam direman SPRM
Anak seorang menteri besar dan pegawai kanan Pejabat MB antara enam yang direman SPRM bagi membantu siasatan berhubung pemalsuan dokumen.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Pesawat terhempas di Sungai Tanana, Alaska
Sebuah pesawat Douglas DC-4 telah terhempas di kawasan sungai di Fairbanks di negeri Alaska Amerika Syarikat pada Selasa.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Pelumba pertama F3 Vietnam terima sentuhan bekas pelumba Malaysia
Pelumba Vietnam Alex Sawer Hoang Dat akan bersaing untuk pasukan perlumbaan Finland KIC Evans GP dalam pertandingan Formula Tiga FRECA (F3) 2024.
Wed Apr 24 2024