ASEAN Must Embrace Digital Sovereignty To Safeguard Energy Security

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Digital sovereignty is the foundation of energy security, as ASEAN’s power systems undergo rapid digitalisation driven by the integration of smart grids, renewable energy and data-driven technologies. 

Capital A To Complete Airline Disposal In October, Eyes PN17 Exit By Year-End — Fernandes

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is optimistic of completing the disposal of its airline business to AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) by October, paving the way for the group to seek removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by year-end.

Northern Trust Partners Universiti Brunei Darussalam To Develop Digital, Fintech Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Northern Trust has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to develop digital and fintech talent and strengthen academic-industry collaboration.

AmanahRaya Trustees And CoKeeps Partner To Advance Digital Asset Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- AmanahRaya Trustees Bhd (ART), a wholly owned subsidiary of Amanah Raya Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding with CoKeeps Sdn Bhd to explore the establishment of Digital Asset Custodian (DAC) services.

BNM Advances Key Initiatives To Boost Digitalisation -- Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is advancing several key initiatives to boost digitalisation in the country, as a future-ready system needs more than new technology and business models. 

Regulators Must Have Integrity, Be Facilitative To Create Value And Grow Capital Market -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Market regulators must have integrity and be facilitative to be able to create value, grow the capital markets and address future challenges, especially given the challenges that lie ahead, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Nurture Interest In STEM, Use AI On Applied Learning To Push Malaysia To A High Value-added Economy – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s education premised on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and utilising artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on applied learning across sectors are vital components in the quest to create a high value-added economy, economists said today.

Malaysia Aims To Be Leading Global Economy By 2030 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to rise as a leading Asian economy with its own identity rooted in Eastern culture and wisdom, ultimately becoming a high-income nation and one of the world’s top 30 economies by 2030.

Fueling the Future: 13MP Focuses On Value Creation To Drive Growth, With RM430 Bln Development Allocation

By Nor Baizura Basri & Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which aims to drive sustainable growth based on value creation across all sectors, involves RM611 billion in investments to ensure the success of the five-year plan, with RM430 billion being the government’s development allocation.

Implementation Of Tokenisation, Digital Assets To Be Inclusive -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to ensure that the implementation of tokenisation and digital assets is inclusive, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MDX Summit 2025 To Focus On Nextgen Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit 2025 will focus on next-generation technologies, discussing five key points in panel sessions throughout the three-day event.

Orbit Markets Secures Third Consecutive Year Of Compliance Certifications

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Orbit Markets, the institutional liquidity provider for digital asset derivatives, announced it has once again achieved ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and SOC 2 Type II certifications.