<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): MBSB Bank Bhd has entered into a RM400 million structured receivable purchase facility with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn&nbsp;Bhd, supporting the deployment of equipment and services for U Mobile’s 5G Radio Access Network.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a statement Monday, MBSB said the shariah-compliant facility enables Huawei to monetise its receivables, improving working capital while supporting the continued rollout of Malaysia’s digital infrastructure.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The transaction marks Huawei Malaysia’s first utilisation of an Islamic structured receivables purchase financing solution and is among MBSB Bank’s largest structured trade and receivables financing transactions to date.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>MBSB Group chief executive officer&nbsp;Rafe Haneef said&nbsp;financing must evolve alongside technology, as&nbsp;Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“Beyond financing, the partner reflects MBSB’s commitment to enabling investments that strengthen national infrastructure, support economic growth and position Malaysia for the future,” he said.</p></div>

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KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 3): MBSB Bank Bhd has entered into a RM400 million structured receivable purchase facility with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, supporting the deployment of equipment and services for U Mobile’s 5G Radio Access Network.

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<p>Oil steadied as traders tracked supply risks in the Middle East, and intensified diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war.&nbsp;Brent traded near US$104 a barrel after a three-day drop, while West Texas Intermediate was below US$100</p>


<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is causing a shift in many industries, especially in the property sector, where the technology, alongside recurring digital services, can affect the way investors value properties.</p>


<p>Qatar expects inaugural output from its massive liquefied natural gas expansion next year as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz slow projects across the country’s economy, Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said.</p>


<p>BENGALURU (Sept 21): Four Chinese firms are looking to raise up to a combined HK$14.35 billion (US$1.83 billion) via separate listings in Hong Kong, with automation equipment maker RoboTechnik accounting for the largest portion, exchange filings showed on Monday.</p>
