![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
![Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710460392_tbAI.jpg)
Google urges Malaysian businesses to embrace AI upskilling programmes
By doing so, they can position themselves as leaders in technology and drive economic growth, said Google's Karan Bhatia.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663980902_EkstradisiFatLeon.jpg)
Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![More than half of the people in Malaysia are significantly altering their life goals - Report More than half of the people in Malaysia are significantly altering their life goals - Report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678351126_TBFACEMASK.jpg)
More than half of the people in Malaysia are significantly altering their life goals - Report
Accentures 17th annual Life Trends identifies five Global Macro Trends for Malaysian businesses.
Tue Dec 12 2023
AWANI Review: ESG Disclosure | A Choice or a Must?
While SMEs aren't currently required to disclose their ESG practices, this is changing as more countries mandate such disclosures. STACS Managing Director Benjamin Soh looks at the key issues companies need to prepare for, and the ripple effect of a new EU sustainability directive on Malaysian businesses.
Sat Aug 26 2023
![Thai court orders wanted Malaysian businessman deported to China Thai court orders wanted Malaysian businessman deported to China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658588266_TBWANGHARAM.jpg)
Thai court orders wanted Malaysian businessman deported to China
A Thai court today ordered the wanted Malaysian businessman Teow Wooi Huat to be extradited to China to face charges in connection with fraud, though Malaysia too had filed an extradition request.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![Malaysian businessman in Singapore Soh Chee Wen sentenced to 36 years in jail Malaysian businessman in Singapore Soh Chee Wen sentenced to 36 years in jail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651760982_JohnSoh.jpg)
Malaysian businessman in Singapore Soh Chee Wen sentenced to 36 years in jail
Malaysian businessman John Soh Chee Wen has been handed down a 36-year jail term in Singapore for his involvement in the largest and most serious case of market manipulation.
Wed Dec 28 2022
![Thai court to decide where wanted Malaysian businessman will go Thai court to decide where wanted Malaysian businessman will go](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662136641_TBWANGHARAM.jpg)
Thai court to decide where wanted Malaysian businessman will go
The Thai court is to decide where the wanted Malaysian businessman Teow Wooi Huat will be extradited, after Malaysia too filed an extradition request.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Thai police refute Malaysian man's claim that he was abducted in Songkhla Thai police refute Malaysian man's claim that he was abducted in Songkhla](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666969996_culikkidnap.jpg)
Thai police refute Malaysian man's claim that he was abducted in Songkhla
Thai police on Friday refuted claims made by a Malaysian businessman that he was abducted in Songkhla recently.
Fri Oct 28 2022
![Azmin urges Qatar companies to partner with Malaysian businesses Azmin urges Qatar companies to partner with Malaysian businesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648373108_SheikhMohammedBin.jpg)
Azmin urges Qatar companies to partner with Malaysian businesses
Qatari companies have been urged to take advantage of the RCEP by partnering with Malaysian companies and subsequently being part of the new regional economic landscape.
Sun Mar 27 2022
![MEF: RM1,500 new minimum wage would derail economic recovery MEF: RM1,500 new minimum wage would derail economic recovery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628397123_SyedHussainSyedHu.jpg)
MEF: RM1,500 new minimum wage would derail economic recovery
Syed Hussain said the majority of Malaysian businesses are not ready and not in a position to implement the proposed new minimum wage.
Sun Feb 06 2022
![Building a cyber-ready workforce for Malaysia's digital economy Building a cyber-ready workforce for Malaysia's digital economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632113495_TBDigitalEconomy.jpg)
Building a cyber-ready workforce for Malaysia's digital economy
The Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) includes plans to strengthen the digital economy, that will be met with much relief by Malaysian businesses.
Thu Sep 30 2021
![Business leaders remain positive on 2021 outlook: Survey Business leaders remain positive on 2021 outlook: Survey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51474470835_MenaraKL.jpg)
Business leaders remain positive on 2021 outlook: Survey
Business leaders remained sanguine in the outlook going into 2021 due to the implementation of cost-cutting measures as well as the availability of various financial support programmes.
Fri Dec 18 2020
![Obituary: Nazrin Hassan, Cradle Group CEO Obituary: Nazrin Hassan, Cradle Group CEO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/61528992943_CradleFund.jpg)
Obituary: Nazrin Hassan, Cradle Group CEO
On the eve of Hari Raya and the World Cup, a proud Malaysian and avid football fan, Nazrin Hassan, passed away.
Thu Jun 14 2018
![Najib: Being innovative, entrepreneurial is key to Malaysia's future Najib: Being innovative, entrepreneurial is key to Malaysia's future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/41502168018_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib: Being innovative, entrepreneurial is key to Malaysia's future
The National eCommerce Strategic Roadmap has been mandated to map out actionable programmes that lead to Malaysian businesses becoming global eCommerce champions.
Tue Aug 08 2017