Finance and Economic
DuitNow QR Goes Global: Malaysians Can Now Pay in 5 Destinations via Alipay+
Malaysians can now pay with DuitNow QR in their Maybank, CIMB or Hong Leong Bank app at Alipay+ merchants in China, Hong Kong...
Elina Rahman2026-10-28
RMFLS 2026: Money Shapes Malaysians’ Family Decisions as Savings Gap Widens
RMFLS 2026 finds 1 in 4 Malaysians aged 25 to 44 delayed marriage or a first child over money, while the savings gap...
Asia Insider2026-10-22
ShopeePay Money+ Boosts Wallet Limit to RM30,000, Up to 5% p.a.
ShopeePay Money+ users get a free wallet limit upgrade to RM30,000, plus a promotional rate of up to 5% p.a. on their first...
Asia Insider2026-10-21
As Agentic Commerce Takes Shape, Payments Face a New Question of Trust
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing how consumers search for products, compare options, and make purchasing decisions. The next step may be less...
Asia Insider2026-10-20
Malaysia Budget 2027: ICAEW Calls for Stronger Household Support
Malaysia Budget 2027 puts household resilience in focus as ICAEW experts call for better housing, healthcare, tax relief and stronger retirement savings.
Asia Insider2026-10-13
Zurich, ShopeePay Expand Digital Access to Financial Protection in Malaysia
Malaysians are increasingly managing payments and other financial needs through digital platforms. Now, that same everyday access is being extended to longer-term savings...
Asia Insider2026-10-10
Malaysia’s Business Events Sector Builds RM35 Billion Growth Pipeline
Malaysia’s push to become a stronger international meetings destination is developing into a sizeable economic opportunity. The Malaysia business events sector is expected...
Asia Insider2026-10-09
ECRL Commercial Operations Target Mid-December 2026
Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could begin commercial operations by mid-December 2026, bringing the long-awaited rail connection closer to carrying passengers and...
Asia Insider2026-10-08
Malaysia Graduate Employability Faces New Test as AI Reshapes Entry-Level Jobs
Malaysia’s universities and employers may need to work more closely as artificial intelligence changes what companies expect from fresh graduates. New findings from...
Asia Insider2026-09-30
foodpanda, Ryt Bank Link Group Dining With Easier Digital Payments
Ordering lunch for a group sounds simple until everyone has a different choice and the person paying has to chase friends or colleagues...
Asia Insider2026-09-25
MIHAS 2026 Targets RM5 Billion as Malaysia Expands Halal Trade Links
MIHAS 2026 kicks off on 23 September 2026 and will run until 26 September 2026
Asia Insider2026-09-23
Malaysians Show Growing Trust in AI for Loan Comparison
Artificial intelligence is starting to play a bigger role in how Malaysians explore financial products. New research suggests consumers are increasingly willing to...
Asia Insider2026-09-22
