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MoF courts fintechs to merge cash aid: sources

All under one roof with a mandate worth tens of millions in fees a year.

Aug 01, 2026
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And we’re in August.

To kickstart the month, I have a quick newsbreak on government, fintech and millions in fees, before the Tabung Haji deep dive.


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