Cambridge Remains Unfazed As US Slashes Tariffs On UK Cars, Steel

CAMBRIDGE, May 9 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has reduced tariffs on British cars and steel, making headlines across the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday (May 8).

MyCC Launches Survey To Strengthen Digital Economy Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has launched  a nationwide public survey as part of its ongoing market review on the Digital Economy Ecosystem, conducted under section 11 of the Competition Act 2010.

Japanese Companies Keen To Expand In Various Sectors In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are looking to expand in the decarbonisation, healthcare, innovation and service industries in Malaysia

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Slips To 48.6 In April Amid Weak Demand - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 48.6 in April from 48.8 in March, as manufacturers cut back on purchases and drew down stocks of raw materials and finished goods amid a lack of new orders, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against US Dollar Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Friday, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data, an economist said.

Penang Records RM17.3 Bln Approved Manufacturing Investments In 2024 -- CM

GEORGE TOWN, May 1 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded approved manufacturing investments worth RM17.3 billion in 2024, strengthening its position as Malaysia’s leading technology investment and innovation hub, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Fuzhou Hosts 8th Digital China Summit, Spotlighting Innovation And AI Progress

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The eighth Digital China Summit (DCS) has kicked off in Fuzhou, Fujian province, highlighting China’s continued advancement in digital technology, data-driven development, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Expereo-Sponsored Survey: AI Rollout Stalled By Boardroom Overreach

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- A third of global technology leaders believe their board have unrealistic expectations or demands on how new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) will impact business performance—posing a serious hurdle to AI implementation globally.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Profit-taking

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on profit-taking after gains made in the local bourse recently.

MAVCOM Reports 99 Pct Complaints Received In 2H 2024 Resolved

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) reported that 99 per cent of all complaints received in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) were successfully resolved, with 37 per cent of these cases resulting in airlines reversing their initial decisions in favour of consumers.

CPO Futures Close Lower, Weighed Down By Concerns Over Rising Output

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower for the fourth consecutive day today, pressured by concerns over rising output in the coming weeks. 

Lower Soybean Oil Prices, Rising Output Concerns Continue To Drag CPO Futures Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended lower for the third straight day today, in line with lower soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).