THE world is entering a period of heightened uncertainty, with risks multiplying and policy frameworks that may no longer be enough to cope. These observations were aired during the opening panel session on ‘An Increasingly Uncertain World’ at the National Resolution Symposium 2025, hosted by Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM)
PRIVATE parking apps like Pay & Go may have proven their value in malls, but their future growth depends on how well they fit into Sarawak’s wider smart city and local council framework.Policymakers, operators, and urban planners agree that while the benefits are clear, the risks and challenges from by-laws
KUALA LUMPUR: The line between financial stability and crisis can be measured in minutes, and institutions that hesitate risk losing public confidence, said Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) chief executive officer Rafiz Azuan Abdullah. Rafiz stressed that resolution planning is not about predicting the next financial crisis but about ensuring
KUALA LUMPUR: Financial stability cannot be left to chance with global uncertainty rising. Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) Chief Executive Officer Rafiz Azuan Abdullah said resilience must therefore be cultivated well before a crisis strikes. “Predictability is in short supply. Deregulation, geopolitical tensions, and digital disruptions are testing the foundations
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to ensure Malaysia’s financial stability must be renewed with every generation as the country faces an uncertain global environment. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan reminded industry leaders that stability is built through effort and foresight. “August reminds us of the spirit of Merdeka and
KUCHING: Hundreds here have lost millions of ringgit to financial scams sweeping through the city “like a silent storm”. Kuching Buddhist Society (KBS) President Andy Kho stressed that this issue is not just about statistics. “They are our neighbours, friends, and families who have fallen victim to these scams. “Officers
A RECENT online survey found Sarawakians rooting for wider adoption of Pay & Go’s smart parking system across the city. The survey, conducted by Pay & Go Sdn Bhd between May 29 and June 13, reached 5,169 drivers and app users across Kuching and Sarawak. According to the poll, almost
KUCHING: Hundreds here have lost millions of ringgit to financial scams sweeping through the city “like a silent storm”. Kuching Buddhist Society (KBS) President, Andy Kho, stressed that this issue is not just about statistics. “They are our neighbours, friends, and families who have fallen victim to these scams. “Officers
LAUNCHED in 2020, Pay & Go has grown into Sarawak’s flagship smart parking system, expanding from its first sites in Kuching malls to citywide mobility infrastructure aligned with the state’s digital economy blueprint. Origin and concept Pay & Go Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Eddie Wee shared that when they
KUCHING: Sarawak Plantation Bhd (SPB) has posted higher group net profit of about RM26.9 million in second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q2025), a marginal improvement from RM25.7 million a year ago despite a slight drop in revenue to RM131 million from RM131.5 million. Company’s earnings per share improved to
