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The Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia unveiled its 31st awards ceremony, recognizing 32 businesses demonstrating enterprise resilience. The event marked the launch of RM10 billion in new guarantee schemes designed to support approximately 12,100 MSMEs nationwide.
Malaysian lawmakers are set to tackle fuel subsidy pressures stemming from Middle East tensions and unresolved internet service disruptions during today's parliamentary sitting, alongside fresh communications legislation.
Agrobank has secured over RM8 million in financing applications through direct engagement with hawkers and small traders at night markets and farmers' markets, with expansion efforts now reaching Sabah.
MITRA's Uyarvu MADANI Grant has received 1,340 applications within five days of launching, signalling robust demand among Indian entrepreneurs for financial assistance to grow their businesses.
Malaysia's government is mobilising multiple agencies to increase awareness of over RM5 billion in micro-financing assistance available to small traders and entrepreneurs, with early results showing strong uptake and positive market impact.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has instructed bank customers to report any instances of RM1 ATM withdrawal fees to Bank Negara Malaysia, as a nationwide waiver took effect yesterday. The initiative covers 84% of bank-owned ATMs across the country.
Malaysia's Finance Ministry and banking sector have agreed to waive the RM1 fee for interbank cash withdrawals at ATMs and Smart Recycler Machines from July 1, addressing accessibility gaps in remote regions.