IOI Corp Bags The Edge's Best Of The Best ESG Award 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd has won the Best of the Best award at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025, recently held on Oct 1. 

A 'Substantial' Announcement Expected From Trump’s ASEAN Summit Attendance -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The confirmation that United States (US) President Donald Trump will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit here in the next few days suggests there will be “something substantial” to announce, says an economist.

Digital Policy Alignment Crucial To Unlock Next Phase Of ASEAN-S. Korea Growth 

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Closer policy alignment between ASEAN and South Korea is key to unlocking the next phase of digital-driven growth in Southeast Asia and foster mutually beneficial economic linkages, a technology research expert said.

Malaysia Should Consider Hybrid Oil Palm Materials Proven Successful In Colombia -- Industry Veteran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should explore the introduction of hybrid oil palm materials proven successful in Colombia to combat diseases, said industry veteran Abdul Rahim Syed Mohd.

Government Committed To Empowering SMEs Through Various Initiatives – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains committed to strengthening small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through a range of initiatives, including additional guarantees, financing facilities, and support to enhance innovation and digitalisation.

Sumang To Boost R&D On Functional Biomaterials From Jeju’s Natural Resources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Clean Jeju Green Tea Cooperative ‘Sumang’, a processor of agricultural, marine, and herbal materials from Jeju Island, has announced its plans to expand research and development (R&D) activities of functional biomaterials derived from the island’s natural resources.

Sarawak's Rubber Industry Transformation Opens New Chapter In State's Commodity Sector

SIBU, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The transformation of Sarawak's rubber industry through community and corporate collaboration will open a new chapter in strengthening the state's commodity sector, said Sarawak's Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom.

New Global Coalition Carbon Measures Aims To Fix Flawed Emissions Accounting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Carbon Measures, a new global coalition representing major businesses from diverse industries and geographies, has been launched to establish a more accurate carbon accounting framework and drive market-based solutions to reduce emissions at the lowest cost.

Sarawak, South Korea Forge Strategic Alliance To Drive Next-generation AI Chip Innovation

KUCHING, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned company of the Sarawak government, has teamed up with South Korea’s Rebellions Inc, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, to advance AI chip design and semiconductor development, positioning Sarawak at the forefront of Asia’s fast-growing AI landscape.

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

Mid-Tier Companies Urged To Invest In People For Global Competitiveness -- MCMTC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Mid-tier companies (MTCs) are urged to invest in human capital apart from focusing solely on machines or technology to strengthen their global competitiveness, said the Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC) honorary president Callum Chen.

PERDA's Expert 2025 Hits RM2 Mln aim, Boosts Digital Transformation Of Entrepreneurs

TASEK GELUGOR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The PERDA Expo (Expert) held at Midtown Perda Kubang Menerong here, since last Thursday, has successfully exceeded the target of securing RM2 million in sales and contracts, in addition to attracting more than 75,000 visitors.