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Late last week, BNM confirmed that it has received 29 applications for the licence. The central bank didn’t reveal who were the actual applicants and has noted that the applicants come from a variety of backgrounds including banks, cooperatives, e-commerce operators, fintech companies, industrial conglomerates, state governments, and tech companies. Some of them did disclose their applications and here is a partial list of such companies: AEON CreditAxiata – RHBBigPayGrab – SingtelGreen PacketiFastMPayPertama DigitalPUCStar Media Group...

Creating a bedroom with a vanity area is a smart move and doesn’t always require as much space as you think. Your dressing room space and walk-in closet ideas can start small, as clever cabinetry – whether commissioned or bought off the peg – will maximize bedroom storage space for a smart and streamlined look. Bedroom vanity ideas Bedroom vanity ideas When choosing a bedroom vanity, think about the practicalities – how your vanity will work day to day – as well as its aesthetics....

It’s fair to say that at Homes & Gardens we’ve been championing vivid interior schemes and bold decorating ideas for some time, but a neutral backdrop can enable beautiful architecture, decorative furniture and bespoke artworks to make a true style statement within your home. Using, what Rob Whitaker, creative director at Claybrook, describes as a ‘smart neutral’ as the overall paint color for a space, is an ideal framework for stronger pops of color elsewhere....

There is no doubt that neutrals have been the most popular tones for home use during the last few years, and perhaps for good reason. Many people feel most comfortable when surrounded by carefully balanced colors that create an understated environment and make few demands on the eye. A beige color scheme offers infinite possibilities for making spaces airy and relaxing, refined and timeless, or elegantly sophisticated. However, beige living room paint ideas alone are not a fail-safe option – and it is all too easy to fall into the trap of using bland, dull colors that are nothing like the subtle, complex schemes featured here....

Annuals are plants that germinate, flower and produce seeds in a year. They’re divided into hardy annuals, which will cope with cold weather, and half-hardies, which need protection from frost. Some tender perennials, plants originally from warm climates, tend to be treated as annuals and are often grouped together with true annuals in seed catalogs – these often need more heat in order to germinate and should be sown early in the year so that they have a long enough growing season to produce flowers....

In our best grills guide, we have analyzed and tested products from brands such as Weber, Traeger, Char-Broil, Z Grills, Everdure and Kamado Joe, covering an array of different designs, sizes and functions to suit any gathering. If you are a newcomer to the grilling game, key things to consider include: the space you have available and what size grill will fit best, your chosen grill fuel type – our guide to the best gas grill has more on this....

Outdoor areas should be seen as an extension of our homes, so whether you are augmenting an existing patio or creating one from scratch, it’s important to design a space that complements your house. When considering cottage patio ideas, consider how are you going to use the space. Is it going to be a dining area for al fresco meals, or somewhere to relax after a long day? Giving your cottage patio an identity will help you to create a design that works for you as well as with the architecture of your home and garden....

Balcony gardens can often be a challenge to design, but when they are short on space they can be even trickier. Luckily, there are plenty of clever ways to transform even the tiniest of balconies into a functional, beautiful and cozy space. ‘Making the most of a small balcony space is all about creating comfort and visual appeal. The balcony should be an extension of the indoor space to continue your indoor design and decor choices into your outdoor area....

Drapes and curtains don’t just add a splash of color and pattern, they also control the light levels in your room, meaning they can affect the color of your walls and, in some cases, make the room feel larger (or smaller, if you get them wrong). With such an influence, it is important to spend extra time considering your curtain ideas before making a commitment, or investment. And, even when you have made your purchase, the process doesn’t end there....

The 2020 G7 15 is much slimmer than its predecessors as the company managed to reduce its thickness by 4mm and now measures at 20.5mm. Dell also pointed out that the G7 15’s display bezel has also slimmed down from 9.9mm to 6.5mm. The 2020 G7 15’s full hardware options for Malaysia have not yet been revealed by Dell but the company did provide us with the base model which is equipped with a 15....

Her particular skill is in creating interiors that appear to be decorated in an English country style but which reveal sophisticated and pleasingly piquant European nuances to those who look more closely. This is little wonder. Born in Munich and spending her early years in Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland, before settling in England, Henriette had ample opportunity to soak up the aesthetics of different European cultures. And she continues to be a keen traveller....

Baking can be hard work, particularly when you have to mix all of the ingredients together by hand. If you’re planning to make a lot of cakes, cookies, and other tasty treats at home, then purchasing the best stand mixer that you can afford could be a worthwhile investment, as it will certainly save your mixing arm from getting tired. Here are some of the many other reasons why we think a stand mixer is essential....

Through this partnership, myTukar will facilitate the end-to-end trade-in process for EON’s customers via certified myTukar inspectors performing vehicle inspections on-demand for its customers. “The collaboration will enable EON to leverage on myTukar’s proprietary technology-enabled platform to provide EON’s customers with instant and transparent valuations for trade-in vehicles,” said myTukar CEO Fong Hon Sum. EON, a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, operates dealerships for several brands namely PROTON, Mitsubishi, Audi and Volkswagen, via EON, EON Automart, Euromobil and HICOM Auto respectively....