Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

Reforming Semiconductor Industry, Revitalising Global Services Among 13MP Focus Areas

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Efforts to reform the local semiconductor industry and revitalise the high-value global services sector are among the main focuses of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as part of broader measures to strengthen the country’s economic diversification.

Datavault AI Expands Commercialisation Of Flagship AI Agents Via IBM Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Datavault AI Inc, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) data experience, valuation, and monetisation, has announced the expanded commercialisation of its flagship AI agents, DataScore and DataValue, developed in partnership with IBM’s watsonx.ai platform.

Jati Tinggi Bags RM31.58 Mln Contract For Underground Cable Works In Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's (JTBG) wholly owned subsidiary, Jati Tinggi Holding Sdn Bhd (JTHSB), has secured a RM31.58 million sub-contract from Pintar Gembira Sdn Bhd for underground cable works.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Export Performance In July

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed by Malaysian palm oil's weaker export performance in July.

FACIA Achieves 100 Pct Accuracy On Deepfake Detection Benchmark 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- FACIA, a global leader in facial biometric technology, has announced that its deepfake detection system achieved 100 per cent accuracy on Meta’s Deepfake Detection Challenge Dataset (DFDC), reinforcing its position in combatting synthetic media threats.

MAHB On Track To Achieve 62 Mln Passenger Movements By Year-end -- Group MD

SEPANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is optimistic of achieving its target of 62 million passenger movements by year-end, a milestone that would mark its return to pre-pandemic levels.

SIRIM Launches New RF EMC Lab In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, July 17 (Bernama) – SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of SIRIM Bhd, today powered up Malaysia’s high-tech ambitions with the launch of its new Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Laboratory at the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) in Bayan Lepas here.

Increasing R&D Investment Key To High-income, Competitive Nation - MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Increasing investment in research and development (R&D) is key to transforming Malaysia into a high-income and competitive nation, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

CBH Engineering Wins RM172 Mln Data Centre Substation Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- CBH Engineering Holding Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CBH Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract to design and build an electrical supply system for a 275 kilovolt (kV)/13.8kV consumer substation for RM172 million.

iCents Group Eyes 10 Pct Revenue Growth For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- iCents Group Holdings Bhd has targeted a 10 per cent growth in revenue for 2026, driven by an expected rise in contribution from its manufacturing operations.

Malaysia’s Haloje Delivery To Launch In Singapore Following Indonesian Expansion

JAKARTA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-based delivery platform Haloje Delivery is set to enter the Singapore market next month, following its recent expansion into Indonesia, said its founder and director Jalluddin Abu Hassan.