Alliance Bank’s BizSmart programme to lift SMEs
PETALING JAYA: Despite small and medium enterprise (SME) confidence sliding to a record low, Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd remains bullish on Malaysian SMEs' growth prospects as the bank rolls out the latest edition of its BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition 2026, aimed at accelerating technology adoption and investment readiness.
Sisters make Malaysia proud by being inducted into Forbes 30 list of young entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR: Two entrepreneurial sisters have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers.
Crackdown on illegal foreign-run businesses good for SMEs, says MITI
GEORGE TOWN: The federal government's planned crackdown on illegal foreign-run businesses will help create a fairer environment for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and micro businesses, says Sim Tze Tzin.
Alliance Bank, CGC ink RM2bil portfolio guarantee to boost SME financing
KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) have entered into a portfolio guarantee agreement aimed at improving access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Maybank steps up support for SMEs affected by West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has strengthened its support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict through targeted financing solutions, repayment assistance and facilitation of Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Stabilisation Relief Facility (SRF).
Reliable credit data key to expanding MSME financing access
PETALING JAYA: Reliable and accessible credit data is critical to improving access to financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as it reduces information gaps and enables more efficient allocation of credit, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
Maybank launches M2E platform
PETALING JAYA: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has launched the next-generation Maybank2E (M2E) platform as part of its push to become Asean's leading transactions and payments bank, offering businesses a unified platform for banking, trade finance and foreign exchange (forex) solutions.
Alliance Bank, 99 Speed Mart to offer 0% instalments on bulk purchases
KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has inked a collaboration with 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd to introduce a 0% instalment payment plan via 99 Bulksales, 99 Speed Mart's online bulk purchasing platform.
SMEs urged to utilise financing facility
BALIK PULAU: Small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in the country have been urged to seize the opportunity to apply for financing under the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF) to help their businesses navigate current economic challenges, says Steven Sim (pic).
Melaka SMEs urged to harness multicultural strength amid global headwinds
MELAKA: Local entrepreneurs can navigate the uncertainties of the global economy by leveraging the state's multicultural strength to access broader markets, says Patric Chang.
