Saturday, 19 July 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

AmBank offers repayment relief for flood-affected customers

KUCHING: AmBank Group is offering up to six months of repayment relief for flood-affected customers in Sarawak and Sabah. According to its statement, this targeted assistance aims to alleviate the financial burden faced by AmBank customers in the Sarawak and Sabah regions, where floods have caused significant property damage and

The Nobel inspiration behind it all

KUCHING: Sarawak’s robust development and modern infrastructure will continue to attract investment in the real estate market, said Juwai IQI Global chief economist Shan Saeed. “Market value has increased around 4 per cent and transaction price increased by 8-9 per cent in 2024. The market has demonstrated resilience and vibrancy

Timor-Leste, ASEAN’s long-awaited newcomer

KUCHING: Timor-Leste’s long-awaited inclusion as a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is finally seeing a positive light. Malaysia’s deputy secretary general of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI), Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, shared that the bloc is determined to finalise Timor-Leste’s membership this year. “It is time we

Asean meeting focuses on inclusivity and sustainability for regional economic cooperation

KUCHING: The First Asean Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM 1/56) for the Fifty-Sixth Meeting of the Asean Economic Ministers and Related Meetings was held focusing on three main agendas in an effort to strengthen regional economic cooperation. Under the theme ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’, Malaysia’s deputy secretary-general of Investment, Trade and

Salary revision among provisions in new Maybank CA

KUCHING: Malayan Banking Berhad and Kesatuan Sekerja Pegawai-Pegawai Bank Malayan Banking Berhad Sarawak (KSPPBMBBSWAK) have inked a Collective Agreement (CA) here Saturday. The CA for the period Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 includes a revision of salaries, with all eligible executives receiving a 9 per cent salary adjustment

CME urges caution on digital finance transition

KUCHING: The Center for Market Education (CME) has expressed concerns regarding the implications for currency competition, financial privacy, financial inclusion and national sovereignty in light of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent advocacy for swift adoption of digital finance in Malaysia. In a statement, while acknowledging the potential benefits of digital

Malaysia positioned as regional e-commerce hub but faces logistics and cost challenges

KUCHING: Southeast Asia is experiencing a transformative e-commerce boom, with Malaysia emerging as a key player in this digital revolution. This was revealed in the Blackbox Research white paper, ‘Grasping the E-Commerce Opportunity in Southeast Asia’. According to the experts surveyed in the study, Malaysia has steadily emerged as a

Abang Johari’s strategy wins industry praise

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been lauded for his transformative leadership, driving significant progress across various sectors. Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) deputy president Datuk Phillip Ting Ding Ing highlighted the Premier’s vision for the future, exemplified

SFCA lauds Abang Jo’s transformative leadership

KUCHING: The Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) has lauded the leadership of Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as the Premier who shaped Sarawak’s growth. SFCA president Datuk Richard Wee pointed out that under the Premier’s leadership for the past eight years, Sarawak has witnessed significant boost

Eight years of economic transformation

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been lauded for his transformative leadership, driving Sarawak’s economy to unprecedented heights over the past eight years. The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) secretary-general, Libat Langub, highlighted the state’s annual revenue surge under Abang Johari’s leadership, from