BNM vows targeted repayment assistance for MY businesses and homes
BNM assured its commitment of assistance to business and household in debt. The announcement came on the last day of the automatic moratorium. The moratorium ended yesterday, 30th September. These include a targeted extension of the moratorium, as well as repayment flexibilities to help borrowers based on their specific financial situation. This targeted assistance approach ensures that more resources are available to assist those who are vulnerable. It also enables the banking sector to better support the broader economy through continued lending.
Thai Government vows strong support for the domestic MICE industry
It was a show of the industry’s readiness for domestic MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) post-COVID-19. Some 6,000 suppliers, entrepreneurs and prospective clients attended the full-day hybrid event “Thailand MICE United”. The event comprised a trade mart, a technology showcase, dialogue sessions, and the launch of two new MICE cities.
DBS BANK SCORES A HATRICK BY BEING NAMED WORLD’S BEST BANK FOR THIRD TIME IN A ROW
DBS has been recognised as the World’s Best Bank for the third year in a row, underscoring the bank’s growing presence among banking leaders worldwide. DBS’ latest global best bank accolade comes from the New York-based financial publication Global Finance, which named DBS’ Best Bank in the World’ for the second time in three years in its World’s Best Global Banks 2020 Awards.
FORMER MEGAN MEDIA EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN SENTENCED TO PRISON
The Court of Appeal today affirmed a 2017 Sessions Court conviction of former Executive Chairman and Director of Megan Media Holdings Berhad (Megan Media), Dato’ Dr. Hj. Mohd Adam bin Che Harun for furnishing false information to Bursa Malaysia in 2007.The panel judges comprising Datuk Seri Kamaludin Md. Said, Datuk Ravinthran Paramguru and Dato’ Indera Sofian bin Tan Sri Abd. Razak unanimously dismissed Dato’ Adam’s appeal and reinstated a jail sentence of 18 months and a fine of RM300,000.
Free donuts as Gojek officially launches in Thailand
Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, today announced the official launch of the Gojek app in Thailand. Starting from 6:00am this morning, customers in Thailand can access services for food delivery (GoFood), motorbike ride-hailing (GoRide), courrier (GoSend) and e-wallet (GoPay) via the Gojek app, which is available for download via iOS and Android. It features a new and improved look and feel as well as multiple feature upgrades to reduce life’s daily frictions with enhancements to customer experience and security.