The majority of businesses in Malaysia believe the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement signed today will have a positive impact on their business, according to the new data from HSBC’s comprehensive survey of global businesses.

Of 1,150 firms based in CPTPP member countries surveyed by HSBC, almost half at 46 per cent expect to see positive benefits.

Prudential BSN Takaful Berhad (PruBSN), through its non-profit charitable arm PruBSN Prihatin, has launched PruBSN Microtakaful Jariyah, the first offering of its kind in Malaysia that provides basic life protection coverage for one year for breadwinners in the hard-core poor and poor group.

In line with its mission to secure the future of Malaysian families through innovative solutions, PruBSN aims to build financial resilience and promote the accessibility of insurance through its microtakaful programme designed for the vulnerable communities. 

As part of its efforts to help businesses go digital, Maxis organised the Maxis-MRCA Youth M-RACE, an ‘Amazing Race’-like challenge which saw participants taking part in unique digital experiences using Maxis Business Solutions. 

More than 50 MRCA Youth members took part in the one-day event, which required them to drive to several locations in Cyberjaya and Putrajaya to solve puzzles and challenges as a team, as well as look for treasures using Maxis’ business tools and solutions.  

Malaysia will mark its biggest presence in the Philippines through the Malaysia Promotion Programme (MPP) in Manila, which will take place from 11 to 18 March. 

This event serves as a platform to strengthen the brand of Malaysia in the Philippines and to promote Malaysia as a preferred partner for sourcing, trade and investments, tourism destination and a gateway to ASEAN.