KUCHING: Nor Shahrizan Sulaiman, currently serving as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maybank Islamic Berhad (MIB), has been appointed as the Officer-in-Charge of MIB. According to a statement by Maybank, his appointment follows the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Islamic Banking, Datuk Muzaffar Hisham, who is stepping
KUCHING: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia are investigating reports of unauthorised access and trading activities involving a limited number of clients’ online trading accounts. According to their joint statement, the incident — reported on Thursday afternoon (April 24) — involved failed client logins and trades executed without
KUCHING: Early financial management and literacy are the key to preventing personal bankruptcy, which continues to pose serious consequences for Malaysians struggling with debt. The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) Kuching Branch Head, Yeo Wee Kiak, explained that under the Insolvency Act 1967, bankruptcy occurs when an individual
KUCHING: It’s a proud moment for fellow Sarawakians as Affin Bank introduced the Affin Kenyalang Account and bank card exclusively for anak-anak Sarawak with ‘K’ on their MyKad. Lauding the initiative, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Sim Kui Hian said the bank account could symbolise Sarawak identity in Sarawak’s nation building.
KUCHING: Sarawak’s bold push towards a green economy is both commendable and strategically necessary, but its success hinges on execution grounded in strong institutional foundations and clear policy coherence. In stating this, economist Haslan Ottot from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), said that while the state is well-positioned to lead in
KUCHING: Billions are on the table as Sarawak races to become a high-income state by 2030. However, the dream could falter without serious investment in people, skills and rural infrastructure. According to economist, Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, while Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) is ambitious and well-structured,
KUCHING: As ASEAN continues to champion regional harmony, Sarawak is emerging as a shining example of its core ideals, offering a vibrant, living showcase of cultural diversity and togetherness. Welcoming the ASEAN delegates in his home state, Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said their
KUCHING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit has reinforced China-Malaysia economic ties, offering Malaysia fresh prospects in trade, investment and regional stability amid ongoing US-China tensions. UNIMAS Deputy Dean, Dr Mohd Khairul Hisyam Hassan, said the visit opened new doors for Malaysia to boost exports – especially palm oil –
KUCHING: Malaysia must respond decisively to safeguard its key industries and economic stability as the United States considers implementing a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on selected imports. Nivakan Sritharan, a lecturer from the Faculty of Business, Design and Arts at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, urged Malaysia to
KUCHING: Telecommunications service provider, Reach Ten Holdings Bhd, will construct 100 new 4G and/or 5G telecommunication towers in Sarawak as part of its expansion. The construction will be funded by proceeds from its upcoming listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd. Its Managing Director, Leo Chin, said
