![Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$113.82 bln as at end-June 2024 - BNM Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$113.82 bln as at end-June 2024 - BNM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720504910_tbBANKNEGARA.jpg)
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$113.82 bln as at end-June 2024 - BNM
BNM said for the next 12 months, the pre-determined short-term outflows of foreign currency loans, securities, and deposits.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![High Court summary judgement orders Jovian to pay RM10 mln in friendly loans High Court summary judgement orders Jovian to pay RM10 mln in friendly loans](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
High Court summary judgement orders Jovian to pay RM10 mln in friendly loans
Datuk Jovian Mandagie was sued separately by the two companies for allegedly failing to repay their friendly loans of RM5 million each.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Government-backed loans provide lifeline for Malaysian businesses Government-backed loans provide lifeline for Malaysian businesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61718863582_EdisonChongWeiKit.jpg)
Government-backed loans provide lifeline for Malaysian businesses
Securing financing is essential for business growth and Term Loans under the Madani programme are a popular choice in Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![1MDB trial: Talks on diplomatic joint ventures did not go through formal channel - Witness 1MDB trial: Talks on diplomatic joint ventures did not go through formal channel - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450419647_ONEMDB.jpg)
1MDB trial: Talks on diplomatic joint ventures did not go through formal channel - Witness
The discussion did not involve high-ranking govt officials, even though the govt had to bear the loans with issuance of full guarantees.
Fri Jan 05 2024
![Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work? Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81702548274_TBFirefighters.jpg)
Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?
Farmers would be encouraged to invest subsidized loans in either improving pasture productivity or converting pasture into cropland.
Sat Dec 16 2023
![Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71672143387_MigrantWorkers.jpg)
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
Many took loans to pay recruitment fees, but are unable to start repaying them without jobs or salaries, Andy Hall said.
Thu Apr 20 2023
![Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677563900_AhmadMaslan.jpg)
Half of household loan accounts unaffected by OPR hike - Ahmad Maslan
A total of 50.3 per cent or 6.4 million accounts of the total loan accounts in the household sector are fixed-rate loans that are not affected by the 100 basis point increase in the OPR.
Mon Mar 06 2023
![Digitalisation advances financial inclusion for women, but more is needed - WEF Digitalisation advances financial inclusion for women, but more is needed - WEF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41653207821_WorldEconomicForum.jpg)
Digitalisation advances financial inclusion for women, but more is needed - WEF
Women have less access to loans and financial services but adopt financial apps more than men, according to the ASEAN Digital Generation Report 2022.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![Sean Penn visits Ukraine's Zelenskiy, loans him an Oscar Sean Penn visits Ukraine's Zelenskiy, loans him an Oscar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667964460_SeanPenn.jpg)
Sean Penn visits Ukraine's Zelenskiy, loans him an Oscar
Zelenskiy presented Penn, who is making a documentary in Ukraine and marking his third wartime visit, with the Order of Merit honor.
Wed Nov 09 2022
![Five men charged with operating money lending business without licence Five men charged with operating money lending business without licence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666331968_TBpinjamanwang.jpg)
Five men charged with operating money lending business without licence
For all three charges, they were jointly alleged to have provided loans amounting to RM6,300 with interest to three individuals.
Fri Oct 21 2022
![Five Ah Long members nabbed in Johor Five Ah Long members nabbed in Johor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646568389_KamarulZamanMamat.jpg)
Five Ah Long members nabbed in Johor
Five men believed to be members of an Ah Long syndicate who made threats against victims who failed to pay up loans, were arrested in a series of raids in Iskandar Puteri yesterday.
Wed Oct 19 2022
![Budget 2023: RM6.7 billion for implementation of TVET initiatives Budget 2023: RM6.7 billion for implementation of TVET initiatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655621125_Pelajarteknikal.jpg)
Budget 2023: RM6.7 billion for implementation of TVET initiatives
Tengku Zafrul said the allocation included RM180 million which provides loans for 12,000 trainees.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![RM10 bln loan funding to spur automation, digitalisation in SME sector - Tengku Zafrul RM10 bln loan funding to spur automation, digitalisation in SME sector - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665135261_TBzafrul.jpg)
RM10 bln loan funding to spur automation, digitalisation in SME sector - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said through Bank Negara Malaysia, the government will provide loans to support small and medium-sized companies.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![PTPTN loan for M40 (M1) group increased to 100 per cent - PM PTPTN loan for M40 (M1) group increased to 100 per cent - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663213644_IsmailSabri.jpg)
PTPTN loan for M40 (M1) group increased to 100 per cent - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government also agreed to provide loans for the purchase of laptops to PTPTN borrowers in the M40 group.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![What do BNM rate hikes mean for M'sian households? What do BNM rate hikes mean for M'sian households?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662570741_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
What do BNM rate hikes mean for M'sian households?
For some households, this would mean paying more for interest payments and servicing of loans and debt, says an economist.
Fri Sep 09 2022