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Published on 10:55 GMT

Base MHIT: Rethinking Sales, Pooling, Claims Risk Management — Dr Mohamed Rafick Khan

Recent policy discussions surrounding Malaysia’s Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (BMHIT) framework have focused heavily on the roles of copayments and deductibles (CPD) and the hospital tiering mechanism, as outlined in Bank Negara Malaysia’s …

Source: CodeBlue - Neutral
Published on 06:56 GMT

Indonesia Joins Nexus Project to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bank Indonesia (BI) has joined the Nexus project initiated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), signifying the central bank's commitment to enhance the connectivity of cross-border payment systems. Bank Indonesia will …

Source: Tempo.co - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2026

Malaysian Central Bank rejects using ringgit to help exports

Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 01:53 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank said strong growth and ongoing reforms would provide support for the ringgit, ruling out using the currency to support exports, which it said are determined by global demand. “ …

Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
Published on 03:51 GMT

Indonesia joins BIS Nexus project for instant cross-border payments

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s central bank has joined the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)-led Nexus project to link its instant payment system with regional peers, aiming to cut costs, speed up transfers, and expand cross-border payments. Bank …

Source: Antara - Pro-Government
Published on 01:09 GMT

Is your medical insurance too expensive? Why the government’s new base MHIT alternative changes everything

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Are you looking for an affordable medical insurance policy in Malaysia, especially for costly treatment of serious illnesses at private hospitals? Soon, you will be able to buy basic medical insurance, known as base medical and health …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Trade, chips and tourists to drive economic growth

PETALING JAYA: Despite lingering downside risks from global geopolitical tensions, HSBC Global Investment Research maintains a bullish view on Malaysia’s economy, expecting economic growth to hit 4.5% in 2026. This would place growth at the upper end of …

Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Indonesia Joins Nexus Global Payments as José Beltrán Takes Board Chair Role

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Nexus Global Payments has named José Beltrán as its first independent Board Chair and confirmed Bank Indonesia’s entry into its cross-border instant payments network. Beltrán …

Source: Fintech News - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Galen Centre Opposes Using EPF Savings For Base MHIT ‘Experiment’

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has rejected a government proposal to allow Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) retirement savings to be used to pay for the Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) Plan. In a …

Source: CodeBlue - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

KAF Investment Bank Reportedly Mulls Sale Of KAF Digital Bank

KAF Investment Bank Bhd (KAF IB) is exploring a potential sale of KAF Digital Bank Bhd, according to The Edge Malaysia. Provided that this is accurate, the move comes barely six months after the digital bank commenced operations. According to the …

Source: Lowyat.NET - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Galen Centre: Using EPF savings for health insurance premiums risks retirement security

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Azrul said the EPF should not be treated as a convenient funding tap for a healthcare financing experiment. – Bernama photo KUCHING (Feb 2): The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) should resist the recent …

Source: Borneo Post - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

If Base MHIT feels too small, what are we really asking it to fix? — Wong Teck Jin

FEBRUARY 2 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) MHIT White Paper has sparked debate over its scope and ambition. The most common criticism of the Base MHIT product is not subtle. It is “too modest”, “not ambitious enough”, “structurally insufficient”. Some go …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on Feb 2, 2026

Nexus Global Payments Appoints First Board Chair and Expands Network with the Addition of Indonesia

SINGAPORE, Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nexus Global Payments (NGP) today announced a series of significant governance and network expansion milestones, reinforcing its commitment to advancing seamless, interoperable cross‑border payments. As part …

Source: The AI Journal - Pending
Published on Feb 1, 2026

Insurers warn exposure may now be scaling faster than premium income.

Insurers warn exposure may now be scaling faster than premium income. Flooding remains the main natural hazard risk for insurers in Malaysia, driven by the country’s exposure to two annual monsoon seasons and the increasing cost of weather-related losses, …

Source: Insurance Asia - Neutral
Published on Feb 1, 2026

NCMF revives International Islamic Finance Conference with its 5th confab on Feb. 2-3, featuring top global experts

1 AFTER seven years since its last conduct, National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) Secretary Sabuddin N. Abdurahim is reviving the International Islamic Finance Conference (IIFC) with the 5th in its series happening on Feb. 2-3, 2026, in Bonifacio …

Source: Mindanao Times - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2026

Business : Zabariah Mohd Yusof Appointed Bank Negara Shariah Advisory Council Member

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has announced the appointment of former Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof as a new member of the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC) for a two-year term, effective Feb 1, 2026. The central …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on Jan 31, 2026

Ringgit to hold firm in 3.93–3.96 range versus US dollar next week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction. Earlier this week, the …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on Jan 31, 2026

Why comparing base MHIT to market plans misses the point — Wong Teck Jin

JANUARY 31 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposed Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) Plan has been compared by certain quarters with existing medical insurance products in the market, through neat tables listing premiums, deductibles, …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2026

Great Eastern has also unveiled a physical gold investment-linked policy.

Great Eastern has also unveiled a physical gold investment-linked policy. The insurance industry from 26 to 30 January saw continued deal activity, partnerships, and product launches this week as insurers moved to strengthen their market positions and …

Source: Insurance Asia - Neutral
Published on Jan 30, 2026

Most Malaysians Can’t Raise RM1,000 Emergency Funds, Base MHIT Deductibles Range RM500 To RM15,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The majority of Malaysians likely can’t afford the Base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) Plan’s steep deductibles, said the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy. Galen Centre chief executive Azrul Mohd Khalib told …

Source: CodeBlue - Neutral

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Cloudhouse launches Drift Detection Audit as UK banks suffer record number of outages

New service helps organisations surface configuration drift and unauthorised change before it becomes an outage, audit finding, or security incident LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cloudhouse today announced the …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 20:28 GMT

Junior Achievement of New York Unveils New Citizens Banking Station at JA Finance Park

Junior Achievement of New York is pleased to announce the opening of a new Citizens Banking Station at its JA Finance Park experiential learning center. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Junior Achievement of …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

First Financial Corporation Reports 2025 Results

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) today announced results for the fourth quarter of 2025. Net income was $21.5 million compared to $16.2 million reported for the same period of 2024; Diluted net …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Morris State Bancshares Announces Solid Earnings in 2025 and Declares Quarterly and Special Dividend

DUBLIN, Ga., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morris State Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: MBLU) (the “Company”), the parent of Morris Bank (the “Bank”), today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Year-over-year and …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

First Pacific Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2025 Results, Highlighting Growth and Capital Strength

WHITTIER, Calif., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Pacific Bancorp (the “Company”) (OTCID: FPBC), the holding company for First Pacific Bank (the “Bank”), today reported consolidated results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2025, …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Munich Re Risk Management Partners Named Official Knowledge Partner of ClimateTech Connect 2026

WASHINGTON, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClimateTech Connect (CTC), a groundbreaking technology conference dedicated to advancing innovation in climate adaptation and resilience at scale, has announced that Munich Re Risk Management Partners (RMP), a …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Pindrop Now Powers NiCE CXone and CX AI platform with Real-Time Fraud and Deepfake Defense

ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pindrop, a leader in authentication and fraud detection, today announced an expanded strategic partnership with NiCE, featuring native integrations across NiCE CXone, including NiCE Cognigy Voice AI Agents. …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Beeline to Integrate Its Digital Quality Control Platform, BLINKQC, Into Encompass Platform, Expanding Access to Over 3,...

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN - Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform redefining the path to homeownership, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Stellar Innovations to …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Vertikal6’s Brave River Solutions Wins Web Excellence Award

Recognition highlights scalable, high-performance web experiences built to support business growth PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vertikal6, a Rhode Island–based technology partner delivering enterprise-class IT, …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:01 GMT

Axio BioPharma Named ICP Round 1 Awardee, Advancing AI-Ready Biologics Manufacturing in Wisconsin

ICP recognition supports Axio’s mission to modernize biologics development through data-driven, scalable manufacturing infrastructure MADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Axio BioPharma, an AI-ready biologics …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Blueclone CEO, Milan Baria, Invited to Todyl’s Prestigious Partner Advisory Council

PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blueclone, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) and cybersecurity expert, today announced that its CEO, Milan Baria, was invited to join the Todyl Partner Advisory Council ( …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Board of Directors of Flock Financial, LLC Promotes Greg Paulo to Chief Executive Officer

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Flock Financial, LLC (“Flock” or the “Company”), a platform business providing innovative financial solutions to middle market receivables management and consumer …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

PureCipher Responds to Moltbook AI Agent Security Concerns with Artificial Immune System™ Built for Agentic AI Risk

Artificial Immune System™ (AIS) security framework BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As public attention intensifies around Moltbook, the emerging platform where autonomous AI agents interact at scale, PureCipher …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Pietential Launches MyMazlow™ — An AI-Driven Wellbeing Intelligence Companion

Pietential introduces MyMazlow™, an AI companion that transforms wellbeing assessments into guided, data-driven conversations and actionable self-reflection. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pietential, a …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

California Holds More Than $14 Billion in Unclaimed Funds as Housing Crisis Deepens

Homes 4 the Homeless Launches Initiative Encouraging Voluntary Reinvestment into Housing Solutions SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California is currently holding over $14 billion in unclaimed …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

AutoCount Cloud Accounting Adds AI Expense Recognition for Malaysian SMEs

AutoCount Cloud Accounting delivers AI-driven expense automation, bank reconciliation, and mobile access for Malaysian SMEs scaling digitally. KUALA LUMPUR, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AutoCount Cloud …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:43 GMT

NOTICE TO RICHARD MICHAEL WESSELT CUSTOMERS: KT LAW FILES MULTIPLE FINRA ARBITRATION CLAIMS

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for a Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Potential Recovery of Your Investment Losses NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:34 GMT

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY BROKER JOHN NOLE SUBJECT OF ANOTHER GWG INVESTOR LAWSUIT

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for a Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Potential Recovery of GWG Investment Losses PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:34 GMT

Outdoo Launches Multi-Persona Roleplays and Certifications for Modern Enablement Teams

New certifications, personalized micro-learning, and industry-first multi-persona roleplays help enablement leaders improve readiness and execution SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Outdoo, the AI roleplay …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

South Africans Selling Gold and Krugerrands at Record Highs

With gold prices exceeding R83,000 per ounce, more South Africans are looking to get cash for gold JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gold buyers across South Africa are reporting unprecedented demand as …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

OTCM Protocol Achieves SEC Category 1 Tokenized Securities Framework

Becomes First Micro-Cap Focused Platform to Meet All Requirements of Category 1 for Tokenization of Securities Under SEC's January 2026 Joint Staff Statement GROOVY COMPANY, INC. (OTCMKTS:GROO) FAIRFILED, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨ …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

HedgeFusion Capital Releases 2026 Outlook: U.S. Equity-Crypto Link & "Dual Anchoring

Delaware-based firm outlines a research-driven approach to monitoring cross-market volatility and compliance workflows across New York, Zurich, and Singapore. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HedgeFusion …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:08 GMT

Archive Intel Appoints John Molesphini and Vince Bakshani to Accelerate Enterprise Expansion

Veteran fintech sales leaders join to expand enterprise adoption among financial institutions ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Archive Intel, an AI-powered communications compliance platform for financial …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:05 GMT

Another Record for Phoenix Homes with Dubai’s Largest Property Transaction of the Year So Far

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phoenix Homes has opened 2026 with a flying start, closing Dubai’s highest-value residential sale of the year so far for a staggering AED 134 million, setting a new benchmark at …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Coverbase announces strategic collaboration with Crowe LLP

Strategic Collaboration to Bring Human-Centered AI to TPRM SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coverbase, the AI-first platform for risk-aware procurement and third-party security reviews, today announced a strategic …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

otcDigital Launches Digital Asset Marketplace Application on Ownera's SuperApps Platform

Privacy-focused, full life cycle Web3 platform now available, connecting issuers, broker-dealers, investors, custodians, transfer agents, and FMIs LONDON, LONDON, CITY OF, UNITED KINGDOM, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- otcDigital (OTC), …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Tiponline POS Launches Free Forever POS System for Halal Restaurants

Tiponline POS removes monthly fees for Halal restaurants with a full-feature POS, online ordering, AI tools, and payments — built to support growing businesses. OTTAWA, ON, CANADA, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tiponline POS today …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Planters & Citizens Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of Sylvester Branch

SYLVESTER, GA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Planters & Citizens Bank (P&C Bank) is proud to welcome the Sylvester community to its newest branch location, bringing trusted, neighbor-focused banking services to the …

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