Govt Efforts To Enhance Malaysia's Diverse Economy A Success -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The government's efforts to enhance the country’s economic diversity are successful, considering the performance of the competitive economic sectors projected for the third quarter (3Q) of this year, said Finance Minister II and acting Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

Malaysian Banking Sector Accelerates AI Adoption For Smarter, Ethical Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking industry is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen compliance, risk management and fraud detection.

TNB Takes Multi-Pronged Approach Towards Renewable Energy

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is intensifying its sustainability journey under its Net Zero 2050 plan, spearheading renewable initiatives including hybrid hydro-floating solar projects, hydrogen partnerships, and a flexible cross-border grid for renewable integration. 

Sabah Attracts RM11.37 Bln In Approved Investments In 1H 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded RM11.37 billion in approved investments across various economic sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), said Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MIHAS@Shanghai Records RM1.24 Bln In Sales Value From Nov 5-7 -- Ahmad Zahid

From Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar

SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase in Shanghai (MIHAS@Shanghai), held in conjunction with the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), has recorded a total sales of RM1.24 billion since Nov 5. 

Ipoh Sentral Project To Offer Over 20,000 Job Opportunities

BATU GAJAH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- More than 20,000 job opportunities will be created through the Ipoh Sentral development project which is expected to be a major catalyst for Perak's economic growth in the next few years.

Government Yet To Finalise Carbon Tax Rate - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to determine an appropriate rate for the carbon tax, which is scheduled for implementation next year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

ACMF Action Plan 2026-2030 Positions ASEAN As Responsible Investment Hub -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) Action Plan 2026-2030, launched today, will position the region as a destination for responsible and long-term investments.

AICB Urges Stronger Cross-border Collaboration To Combat Rising Financial Crime Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Rising financial crime rates underscore the urgent need for closer cross-border and ecosystem-wide collaboration to tackle the growing threat, said the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

Silicon X Achieves Key Milestone With Power-on Of Malaysia’s First FPGA Chip

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Silicon X Sdn Bhd, a homegrown integrated circuit (IC) design company, has achieved a major milestone in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry with the successful power-on of its proprietary Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) chip, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s high-tech ambitions.

TOURISE Summit 2025 To Shape Future Of Global Tourism

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Over 120 global leaders, innovators and policymakers will gather for the inaugural TOURISE Summit 2025, a major new platform aimed at transforming the trillion-dollar tourism industry through collaboration and innovation.

Strengthen Collaboration, Creativity, Conduct To Combat Financial Crimes -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called upon the financial industry to harness the principles of collaboration, creativity and conduct in addressing new challenges and safeguarding the integrity of the financial ecosystem.