According to the latest Forbes ranking, Ananda Krishnan (Maxis, Astro) and Robert Kuok (Kuok Group, Shangri-La) are jointly the richest men in Malaysia at the moment.
Both Krishnan and Kuok are ranked at no 62 with an estimated net worth of US$7 billion each. In last year’s Malaysia list, Kuok sat at number one with Krishnan [...]

The Star reported that a Malaysian-owned restaurant based in London, United Kingdom has been awarded with the coveted Michelin Star award, the highest honor in the restaurant business.
It is believed to be the first restaurant owned by a Malaysian to have been given the award.
The restaurant, called Kai Mayfair, was established by Bernard Yeoh in [...]

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are finding it difficult to get business loans from banks now, despite the government assurance that major banks are in a strong position to lend money.
Apparently, the banks have not been listening to the Bank Negara’s advice to make life easier for business owners, especially during the trying times.
Cautious over [...]

Small scale entrepreneurs and business owners in Malaysia will be given access to more loan opportunities from government body Tekun Nasional (TEKUN).
The Minister of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development, Datuk Noh Omar, told that the institution has stepped up initiatives to create an easier way for petty traders and business owners to apply for loans and [...]