UOB, Chemsain sign sustainability MoU
KUCHING: UOB Malaysia and Chemsain Konsultant have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to foster Sarawak’s vision of becoming a green hub in the region. The signing ceremony took place on March 1, with Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Openg, president of the Sarawak Business Federation, as a witness. Representatives for the […]
RM7 mln for InvestSarawak 2023 to boost state’s economy
KUCHING: A sum of RM7 million has been allocated for the established InvestSarawak, an entity to attract foreign direct investments (FDI) into the state. Finance and New Economy Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the entity is to spearhead new directions by driving in local and foreign investors to uplift the […]
Premier discusses trade, economic collaboration with visitors
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy visits at his office today (July 12). The first visit was from the United Overseas Bank (UOB) Malaysia delegation led by its chief executive officer, Ng Wei Wei. Among other matters discussed were UOB’s efforts to assist the Sarawak government to develop […]
Malaysian economy to rebound to 6.0 per cent in 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: UOB Malaysia Bhd expects the country’s economy to rebound to 6.0 per cent next year compared to its earlier estimate of 5.5 per cent as a result of government efforts to counter the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Senior economist Julia Goh said improved external demand conditions will be another significant contributor to […]
Budget 2021 to revitalise economy
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2021 will likely align with the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to address both short- and medium-term issues, while focusing on revitalising the economy under the fifth phase of the country’s 6R Economic Recovery Strategy, says United Overseas Bank (M) Bhd. In a note today, it said the budget, to be tabled on […]
Partnership to help small businesses
KUCHING: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) partnered with leading business technology company StoreHub to help food and beverage (F&B) small businesses reduce operational costs amid the growing demand for online food delivery services. The bank’s F&B small business customers can digitalise their food ordering operations, and save costs when using StoreHub’s tablet-based retail […]
Bank raises RM300k for charity
KUCHING: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd’s (UOB Malaysia) colleagues and customers from across its branches have raised RM300,000 in a month for the UOB Heartbeat Covid-19 Relief Fund. The funds raised will help ease the financial burden of vulnerable communities as they face unprecedented challenges from the pandemic, a press release stated yesterday. The UOB […]
Partnership to empower women
KUCHING: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kuala Lumpur with a leading women’s association, Stellavingze Global, to provide women with financial solutions that suit their lifestyle choices and financial priorities. With this collaboration, the bank seeks to help affluent Malaysian women take control of their money […]
