YTL Communications' Yes Launches Malaysia's Maiden 5G Advanced Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- YTL Communications has become the first telco in Malaysia to commercially launch 5G Advanced through its service brand, Yes.

Prasarana Hopes For Continuation Of Unlimited Travel Pass, Support For LRT3 In Budget 2026

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has expressed hope that the government will continue the unlimited monthly travel pass initiative and provide strong support for the Shah Alam Line (LRT3) project in the upcoming Budget 2026.

PIAM Pins Hopes On Budget 2026 To Expand Perlindungan Tenang Voucher To Motorcycles

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has proposed that the government extend the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) scheme to cover motorcycles under Budget 2026, as part of efforts to improve insurance penetration and road safety.

More Good News For JS-SEZ To Be Announced Next Week – Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More good news is expected to be announced next week on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as part of ongoing efforts to sustain momentum in attracting investors to the area, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Singapore's MS First Capital Insurance Credit Ratings Upgraded By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded Singapore’s MS First Capital Insurance Ltd (MSFC) financial strength rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent).

Budget 2026: Digital Banks Hope Targeted Subsidies, Cash Aid Channelled Via Their Platforms 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.

Budget 2026 Must Expand TVET Capacity To Meet Rising Industry Demand – Belia Mahir

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must ensure that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses align with Malaysia’s economic priorities, such as value-added job creation in manufacturing, five-year development plans, and future-led energy transition initiatives including renewable energy.

Call For Budget 2026 To Strengthen Port Waste Management Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The government should allocate funds to develop and upgrade port reception facilities (PRFs) to enhance environmental compliance under the upcoming Budget 2026, said Hexagon Synergy Group, a pioneer in PRF development in Malaysia.

Bioeconomy Corporation, Polaris Bio Seal RM700 Mln Investment In POME-based Biogas Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) and South Korea-based Polaris Bio Co Ltd have sealed RM700 million investments to develop palm oil mill effluent (POME)-based biogas upgrading facilities in Malaysia.

Budget 2026: MSIA Seeks Strategic Push For 'Made By Malaysia' Initiative

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.

Budget 2026 Has Chance To Narrow Housing Supply And Demand Gap -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 has the chance to narrow the gap between housing supply and demand, said PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh. 

Kuaishou's Kling AI 2.5 Turbo Video Model Raises The Bar In AI Content Creation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Kuaishou Technology (Kuaishou) has launched its Kling AI 2.5 Turbo Video Model, featuring major upgrades to text-to-video and image-to-video functions, delivering higher generation quality at a lower cost.