MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

CPO Prices To Remain Elevated On Biodiesel Mandate, Higher Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated, supported by biodiesel mandates, higher oil prices, and weather-related supply risks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, ASEAN Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit swept higher against major and ASEAN currencies on the last trading day of the week, supported by sustained buying interest amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia.

iFLYTEK Unveils World’s Thinnest AI E-Ink Tablet For Professional Productivity

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK, a global leader in intelligent speech and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, unveiled AINOTE 2, the world’s thinnest AI-powered e-ink tablet, at GITEX ASIA 2026 in Singapore.

iFLYTEK Unveils Virtual Human Solutions At Singapore Event

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK, a global leader in intelligent speech and AI technologies, has unveiled its lineup of virtual human technologies at the GITEX ASIA 2026 in Singapore, drawing strong interest from visitors across the exhibition floor.

iFLYTEK Showcases AI Translation Devices At GITEX ASIA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK showcased its latest artificial intelligence (AI) translation devices, including AI Glasses and the AI Interpret Mic, at GITEX ASIA 2026, highlighting its expanding portfolio of AI-powered communication solutions.

Asian Development Bank Forecasts Malaysia’s Economy To Grow 4.6 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects Malaysia’s economy to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2026 and 4.5 per cent in 2027.

iFLYTEK Showcases End-To-End AI Ecosystem At GITEX ASIA 2026 In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK, an artificial intelligence (AI) company in intelligent speech and AI technologies, is showcasing its end-to-end AI ecosystem at GITEX ASIA 2026 in Singapore under the theme “AI CONNECTING IDEAS”.

Bagan Datuk Emerges As Data Centre Hub With RM569 Mln Data Centre Project - PRIVASIA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- PRIVASIA Technology Bhd is positioning Bagan Datuk, Perak, as an emerging digital infrastructure hub following the formalisation of a RM569 million engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) agreement for its data centre project.

Budget Reassessment Reasonable If Rising Fuel Subsidy Spending Persists -- Economist

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.

US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Global Energy Crisis: Govt To Ensure Sufficient Supply Of Fuel, Basic Goods

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The government will focus on ensuring there is sufficient supply of fuel and basic goods to enable economic activities to continue, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.