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Defendants fail to oust Bank Pembangunan lawyers in RM565m fraud case

Appeal judges reject allegations over Lim Chee Wee’s past business links, ruling the attempt to call him as a witness a fishing expedition

BPMB, Hartasuma Ropeways seal RM 367.2mil deal for Penang cable car project

The agreement marks a significant milestone, propelling the Penang Hill Cable Car project towards full-scale construction

Bank Negara fines HSBC, Maybank Islamic, BPMB nearly RM5mil for regulatory breaches

Central bank issues penalties for lapses in customer due diligence, anti-money laundering compliance, and other financial regulations

More financing access for SMEs with BPMB, Exim Bank and SME Bank merger: MoF

Consolidation will also improve operational efficiency, reducing costs by RM160 million and raising income by RM400 million in first three years

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79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Binance pours US$6.3b to plug 90% of massive cyber heist as regulators circle

Crypto titan Binance has deployed over US$6.3 billion of its own reserves to absorb a colossal cyberattack, pledging full restitution as global securities watchdogs ramp up scrutiny

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