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Budget 2027: RM150mil financing boost for Indian entrepreneurs through TEKUN, AIM

Indian entrepreneurs will receive increased financing support through TEKUN Nasional and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia to help grow their businesses under Budget 2027

RM8.7bil disbursed to over 250,000 entrepreneurs, but govt needs better communication: Steven Sim

Entrepreneurial Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim said that RM15 billion in financing is targeted for entrepreneurs this year, with RM8.7 billion already disbursed as of July, but more needs to be done to ensure Malaysians know about the assistance available

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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

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency