Malaysia's Low Wages Influencing Inadequate EPF Savings -- Chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's low-wage structure is a significant factor behind the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) inadequate savings.
| LATEST NEWS | PM Anwar, Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov witnessed the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities-- PMO | At 6 pm, the ringgit eased to 4.1340/1395 versus the US dollar from Thursday's close of 4.1145/1195 | The collaboration opens up space for more strategic engagements in future, including exploring the great potential of Turkmenistan's natural gas sector, which has among the world's largest gas reserves - PMO | Gabungan Kelab Media Malaysia (GKMM) state affiliates receive RM10,000, GKMM receive RM30,000 from Communications Ministry - Fahmi | The achievement comes as Malaysia and Turkmenistan mark 30 years of cooperation in the energy sector, which has been a key pillar of bilateral relations between the two countries -- PMO | |
Economic
Malaysia Set To Lead ASEAN In AI Development Through Strategic Partnerships - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia will forge partnerships with industry leaders and enhance cooperation among stakeholders to position itself as a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-driven nation in ASEAN.
AKPK Reports 53,000 Under-30s Owe RM1.9 Bln - Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) reports that 53,000 individuals under 30 are burdened by nearly RM1.9 billion in cumulative debt.
Malaysia, South Korea Aim To Enhance ICT MoU, Focus On AI Tech
From Hasnah Jusid
SEOUL, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea aim to enhance the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which was signed in 2019, by November this year.
Softer Economy, Rate Cuts To Boost Preferred Securities In Utilities, Regional Banks - Manulife
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- A softer economic downturn and interest rate cuts could create favourable conditions for investing in preferred securities, particularly in electric utilities and regional banks, according to Manulife Investment Management (M) Bhd.
SC Unveils Regulatory Sandbox To Boost Tokenisation Innovation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will introduce a regulatory sandbox framework that provides a controlled environment for testing innovative products and services while ensuring investor protection.
George Lee Lap Wah Appointed As OCBC Bank And OCBC Al-Amin Chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – OCBC Bank has appointed George Lee Lap Wah as the chairman of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd (OCBC Al-Amin) effective today.
Malaysia Aims To Complete AI Technology Action Plan Within 12 Months - PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to complete its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Action Plan within the next 12 months, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
Global Mayors Exchange Ideas On Sustainable Urban Development In Hangzhou
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Mayors and representatives from 24 cities in 15 countries and regions recently attended the Global Mayors Dialogue · Hangzhou and the ninth Hangzhou International Sister City Mayors Conference in Hangzhou.
MAG Appoints Sagar Sanjay As MAG Catering Operations Ceo
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has appointed Sagar Sanjay Dighe as MAG Catering Operations (MCAT) chief executive officer effective Nov 1, 2024.
Anwar Attends Google’s US$2 Bln Data Centre Groundbreaking
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended Google's groundbreaking ceremony for its US$2 billion (US$1 = RM4.12) data centre and cloud region in Malaysia, held at the inaugural “Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI” event.
DNex Shares Up After Google Asia Partnership
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Dagang NeXchange Bhd’s (DNex) shares rose in Bursa Malaysia’s early trading session today after the company partnered Singapore-based Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to provide sovereign cloud services in Malaysia.