RHB Bank poised for capital-efficient growth
CIMB Securities has maintained its "buy" call on RHB Bank Bhd and target price of RM9.20, supported by a sustainable financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (FY26) return on equity of 10.6% and cost of equity of 9.75%.
RETHINKING HOW TELCOS ENABLE ENTERPRISES
WHEN How Lih Ren joined U Mobile Sdn Bhd as chief business officer in October 2025, he brought with him a 27-year resume spanning continents and carriers, with True and DTAC in Thailand, Digi in Malaysia and Deloitte Consulting.
SME financing holds firm
PETALING JAYA: Close to four out of every five financing applications by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were approved between January and May 2026, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
SMEs to benefit from return of F1
KUALA LUMPUR: Consumer spending across the retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is expected to gain momentum from higher visitor arrivals and stronger demand generated by Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 (F1)Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
SMEs' strong 2025 performance reflects resilience amid global uncertainties
KUALA LUMPUR: The positive performance of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2025 demonstrated the incredible resilience and agility of businesses despite persistent global supply chain disruptions and shifting trade dynamics.
Malaysian MSMEs ready to tap Asean's 680-mln-consumer market under DEFA: SIM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are well positioned to tap ASEAN's 680-million-consumer market under the proposed Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), supported by their high level of digital adoption, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said.
Facilitating access to SME financing
Bank Negara Assistant Governor Suhaimi Ali talks to StarBiz about initiatives to bolster financing access and support for SMEs
Alliance Bank upbeat on FY27 showing
Pre-emptive measures by both Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd and the government have helped mitigate the external uncertainties stemming from geopolitical and trade tensions.
OCBC Malaysia and CGC launch RM1.3bil SME facility
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Malaysia has teamed up with Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to establish a RM1.3bil guarantee facility aimed at improving financing access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
OCBC Malaysia, CGC launch RM1.3bil guarantee facility to boost SME financing
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Malaysia has teamed up with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to establish a RM1.3 billion guarantee facility aimed at improving financing access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
