MITI Studying Proposal To Merge HDC And MATRADE - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The  Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is studying the merger of the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

ASEAN-GCC-China Framework To Strengthen Regional Economic Cooperation -- ASEAN Sec-gen

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The second ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur this week mark a significant step towards strengthening tripartite regional cooperation, particularly in economic collaboration, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Jumio: 69 Pct Consumers Say AI Fraud Tops Identity Theft Risk

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence, reveals that 69 per cent of consumers now view AI-powered fraud as a greater threat to their personal security than traditional identity theft.

Final E-ART Route Proposal Expected By August

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 19 (Bernama) -- The final alignment proposal for the Elevated Automated Rapid Transit (E-ART) system is expected to be announced this August, the Johor State Legislative Assembly was told today.

Consumers Demand Flawless Digital Experiences As Frustration Grows, Conviva Report Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- A global study by real-time performance analytics firm Conviva has found that businesses failing to deliver seamless digital experiences risk losing customers, revenue, and brand credibility.

Putin: Russian-Malaysian Ties Growing With Focus On Deeper Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia-Malaysia relations are strengthening, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to deepening meaningful and productive cooperation. 

AppSec Shifts From Backstage To Boardroom In Checkmarx Study

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Application security (AppSec) is emerging as a key consideration in purchasing decisions, with nearly half of chief information security officers (CISOs) confirming that buyers now prioritise secure software, according to a new report by Checkmarx.

Alliance Islamic Bank's AZAM Programme Channels RM450,000 Financing To 103 Asnaf Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Alliance Islamic Bank Zakat Microfinancing Programme (AZAM), launched in December 2023 in collaboration with Lembaga Zakat Selangor and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia, has chanelled financing amounting to RM450,000 to 103 asnaf micro-entrepreneurs.

Special Parliamentary Session Outlines Efforts To Address US Tariff

By Nor Baizura Basri and Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Special Parliamentary Session on the United States (US) tariffs provided the government an opportunity to enlighten Members of the Parliament (MPs) about ongoing efforts to manage the impact of global economic uncertainty on Malaysia following the imposition of the tariffs.

Members Of Parliament Outline Proposals To Strengthen Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Members of parliament (MPs) today outlined several proposals to strengthen the country's economy in the face of retaliatory tariffs from the United States (US) and global economic uncertainty.

Sarawak Studies Scotland-UK Model On Carbon Revenue Distribution Mechanism Framework

KUCHING, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government is studying the relationship model between Scotland and the United Kingdom (UK) as a reference in devising a mechanism for distributing carbon levy revenue as well as regulations between the state and federal governments.

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

By Nadia Jumri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026.