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.
Mon Apr 01 2024
How nature can alter our sense of time
Taking control of your time and how you use it can help to you overcome the sense that time is running away from you.
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
Kertas kabinet wujud sektor sukan dibentang dalam tempoh sebulan - Hannah
Hannah berkata dengan data yang lebih menyeluruh melibatkan sektor industri sukan nanti, pihaknya akan mampu merangsang pertumbuhan sukan di negara ini dengan lebih baik.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Tiga Syarikat Semikonduktor umum melabur di Pulau Pinang - Kon Yeow
Tiga syarikat semikonduktor dari China menyatakan komitmen untuk membuat pelaburan baharu di Pulau Pinang.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Pindaan garis panduan lawatan: Sekolah diharap susun semula program - Fadhlina
Semua sekolah diharap dapat menyusun semula program lawatan masing-masing berikutan pindaan Garis Panduan Lawatan Murid Sekolah pada tahun lepas bagi mengukuhkan pembelajaran di luar kelas, kata Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Kebajikan pendidikan anak-anak dijaga sehingga tamat sekolah - KPM
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia akan memastikan kebajikan pendidikan anak-anak 10 pegawai dan anggota Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia yang terkorban dalam nahas helikopter di Lumut, Perak, terus dijaga sehingga mereka tamat persekolahan.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Chegubard ditahan polis berkaitan hantaran mengenai kasino di Forest City
Chegubard ditahan di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Dang Wangi di sini berkaitan hantaran mengenai pengoperasian kasino di Forest City pada Sabtu.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Zahid minta pihak dalam BN buka "buku baharu"
Ahmad Zahid menegaskan senario politik tanah air sudah berubah dan terdapat banyak video lama dari parti lawan yang meminta pengundi menyokong DAP.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Malaysia kongsi pengalaman dalam usaha berterusan mempertahan Palestin
Delegasi negara akan berkongsikan peranan Malaysia dalam usaha berterusan mempertahankan nasib Palestin dalam Persidangan Liga Parlimen Al-Quds kelima yang berlangsung di Istanbul, Turki pada Sabtu.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Universiti Malaya mohon maaf kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia
Jabatan Pengajian Antarabangsa dan Strategik, Universiti Malaya memohon maaf kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia berhubung kenytaaan tidak bertanggungjawab Profesor Dr Bruce Gilley pada 24 April lalu.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Genting Malaysia nafi terbabit perbincangan
Selepas Berjaya Corporation Bhd dan Kerajaan Negeri Johor, kini Genting Malaysia Bhd pula menafikan sebarang penglibatan dalam perbincangan mengenai pengoperasian kasino di Forest City, Johor.
Sat Apr 27 2024
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Sat Apr 27 2024