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Cost-cutting measure? HSBC tells more than 100 staffers in Malaysia of Accenture ‘transfer’

Employees reportedly assured they will have jobs with the global professional services and technology firm as HSBC shifts some backend operations

No more RM1 interbank ATM fee from July: banking associations

Customers can withdraw cash at any ATM without incurring the charge

Maybank posts RM2.48bil net profit in first quarter 2026

Stronger core income and improved margins cushion earnings despite weaker trading performance and lower revenue

Court rules Maybank liable for RM166,000 in unauthorised transfers

Judge awards damages to customer after finding bank negligent in monitoring suspicious account activity

Meet Ryt Bank: the digital bank that speaks manglish and pays you daily interest

With cashback perks, PayLater credit, and an AI assistant that chats in Bahasa, English and Manglish, Ryt Bank is making money matters simpler — and more rewarding

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah