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BANKING & INSURANCE

RHB, Tender Pintar in tie-up to help SMEs access financing

PETALING JAYA: Liberty General Insurance Bhd has once again been recognised as one of HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Malaysia Chapter 2025, reaffirming its position as an employer of choice in the Malaysian insurance industry. Liberty said in a statement that this marks its second consecutive win and fourth recognition overall, following previous accolades in 2021, 2022 and 2024. In addition to the main recog nition, Liberty received two category awards: the HR Asia Most Caring Company Award 2025 and the HR Asia Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award 2025, underscoring the com pany’s continued commitment to people-centric workplace practices. The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award is one of the region’s most respected employer recognition programmes, identifying organisations that demonstrate ex cellence in human resources practices, employee engagement and work place culture. The awards are based on a rigorous assessment process anchored by direct employee feedback, re flecting authentic employee ex periences and organisational values. In a statement, Liberty said these awards reflect its ongoing focus on fostering a workplace environment where employees feel respected, supported and empowered to make meaningful contributions. From inclusive practices and wellness initiatives to continuous learning and leadership development opportunities, Liberty said its people first approach remains at the heart of its business philosophy. For Liberty General Insurance CEO, Puneet Pasricha, this recognition reaffirms its commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and to being a preferred employer. “Our strength lies in the collective efforts and engagement of our people, and we will continue to nuture a culture that enables every one to shine.” Liberty said it continues to strengthen its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, innovative work practices and holistic em ployee wellbeing. Through employee-led programmes, they open communication channels and continuous feedback mechanisms, ensuring that every voice is heard and that its people play an active role in shaping a workplace where they feel a genuine sense of belonging. “This achievement motivates us to raise the bar even higher,” Puneet said, adding that they remain committed to investing in their people, de veloping leadership at every level, and building a workplace where everyone is proud to say, “This is my best place to work”. Liberty said its continued recog nition by HR Asia signals its position among Malaysia’s leading employers – one that listens, evolves and grows alongside its people. Liberty again wins HR Asia award for being one of best companies to work for in M’sia

SMEs involved in government tenders with RHB’s pre-financing and insurance solutions and providing access to financing facilities of up to RM10 million with tenures of up to 10 years. Through customised options including multi trade line, overdrafts, term loans and bank guarantees, the collaboration supports SMEs’ access to working capital, invoice financing, credit facilities, and payment guarantees, enabling vendors to manage cash flow more effectively and execute government projects with greater confidence. Tender Pintar’s platform currently connects 26 clients, comprising government agencies and GLC, with more than 40,000 SME vendors, and is expected to

Achieve Net Zero?” with repre sentatives from RHB, Solarvest Holdings Bhd and Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF). The event concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between RHB and MFF to advance nature-based and transition solutions. RHB said it remains committed to delivering on its sustainability agenda under PROGRESS27, inclu ding its goal of mobilising RM90 billion in sustainable financial services by 2027. As at December 2025, the Group’s cumulative SFS exceeded RM59 billion, and represents close to 66% of its 2027 target. “When our customers’ progress, our communities progress. And when our communities progress, our nation progresses. The most sustainable decision is not waiting for certainty. It is choosing to begin,” said Mohd Rashid. expand to over 200 clients nation wide, including large corporate entities. This rapidly growing procurement network presents significant opportunities for RHB to serve a wide base of government linked SMEs, while driving trans action volume and supporting digital transformation and regu latory compliance. “In line with our PROGRESS27 corporate strategy, we are conti nuously striving to deliver enhanced experiences and digital journeys to our target customers, which in cludes SMEs who are the backbone of Malaysia’s digital economy. We are confident that this partnership with Tender Pintar will facilitate faster and secure payments, and offer value-added products specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs engaged in government projects,” said RHB Banking Group wholesale banking managing director, Nurjesmi Mohd Nashir. “This strategic partnership with RHB enables Tender Pintar to deliver greater value to over 40,000 SMEs on our platform by giving them easier access to strategic financing solutions which is a critical factor today in ensuring timely and successful project delivery. “We are confident this colla boration will further enhance the SME ecosystem’s competitiveness and resilience, while contributing meaningfully to the nation’s digital isation and inclusive economic growth agenda,” said Censof Holdings group managing director Ameer Shaik Mydin. The collaboration stays true to RHB’s dedication as a responsible financial institution, while re inforcing Tender Pintar’s mission to modernise Malaysia’s e-procure ment landscape.

o Banking group and Censof subsidiary to support small and medium enterprises participating in government and business procurement projects

PETALING JAYA: RHB Banking Group, through its Group Trans action Banking Division, has entered into a strategic colla boration with e-procurement software solutions provider Tender Pintar Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Censof Holdings Bhd, to strengthen access to financing for SMEs participating in government and business procurement projects. Tender Pintar operates Tender

wizard, a web-based e-tendering platform that has served govern ment agencies and government linked companies (GLC) since 2012, offering e-tendering, e auction and e-balloting solutions for the procurement of goods, services, works and consultancy projects. Under the partnership, Tender Pintar will serve as a digital enablement platform connecting

RHB Banking head of group tansaction banking Dev Raaj Shanmugam (left) and Tender Pintar CEO Giritharan Nagalingam signing the agreement, witnessed by Nurjesmi (standing, left) and Ameer.

RHB supports customers in sustainability transformation PETALING JAYA: RHB Banking Group recently launched its Sustainable and Transition Finance Framework (STFF), which is

in high-emission, hard-to-abate and resource-intensive sectors, the transition pathway can be complex due to fragmented financing options. STFF helps address this by offering a clear, consistent and accessible framework for cor porates, GLCs and SMEs to mobilise capital for eligible sustainable and transition activities. “Sustainability is a long-term commitment, and many businesses are navigating transition while managing real operational de mands. Through STFF, we want to make the sustainability pathway more achievable for our customers. Our role is not only to provide sustainable and transition financing, but also to be a purposeful partner in supporting them towards net zero,” said Mohd Rashid. The launch also featured a panel discussion themed “Decarbon isation: Are We Doing Enough to

Framework serves as a strategic roadmap to accelerate the shift towards low carbon economy. By providing clear criteria for sus tainable financing and investment, we are bridging the gap for hard-to abate sectors ensuring they have the necessary resources to tran sition. This framework will not only help us to mitigate long term climate risks but also empowers our clients to innovate, ensuring that the transition to a sustainable future is both inclusive and economically viable.” Malaysia has outlined its aspirations through the National Energy Transition Roadmap and the 13th Malaysia Plan, which provides up to RM1.2 trillion-RM1.3 trillion in investment opportunities for businesses to decarbonise as the country transitions towards a low carbon economy and net zero. For many companies, particularly those

structured to support customers at every stage of their sustainability transformation journey. Developed in alignment with global best practices, including the International Capital Market Asso ciation (ICMA) principles and the Asean Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, STFF has been fully validated by an independent second-party opinion, Sustainalytics. The external validation under scores the robustness of the eligibility criteria and RHB’s dedication to financing a trans parent transition for its clients and the broader economy. In a statement, group managing director cum group CEO Datuk Mohd Rashid Mohamad said, “RHB’s Sustainable and Transition Finance

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