Khazanah, GLICs Should Continue To Identify Companies Like SkyeChip For Malaysia's Next Leap

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and other government-linked investment companies (GLICs) should continue to identify and nurture more high-potential companies like SkyeChip Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-growth technology sectors, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, advanced electronics and digital technologies.

Malaysia's Next AI Growth Phase Depends On Energy, Infrastructure Planning - Schneider Electric

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

TAIPEI, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure growth will depend on disciplined planning across energy, digital infrastructure and sustainability, according to global energy technology company Schneider Electric. 

CCUS Requires Whole-of-Nation Approach, Regional Collaboration To Scale Up Deployment

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The climate mitigation technology process through the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) deployment in Malaysia requires a whole-of-nation approach involving government agencies, industry players, researchers and financiers, while at the ASEAN level, it needs stronger regional collaboration to accelerate its adoption.

Malaysia’s Kopitiam Culture Could Be Next Global Export Story

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s kopitiam concept could potentially emerge as an exportable identity capable of strengthening tourism branding, food entrepreneurship and cultural influence abroad, according to culinary veteran Chef Rossham Rosli, who has spent 33 years in the industry.

Positive For PCG If Petronas Assumes Full Control Of PPC - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The implications will be enormously positive for Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) if Petronas eventually seek full integration of Pengerang Petrochemical Co Sdn Bhd (PPC), as PPC is expected to continue delivering large losses for PCG.

JS-SEZ To Transform Johor’s Rural Community Into AI, Digitally Literate Workforce

JOHOR BAHRU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to transform the state’s rural landscape by adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy, starting at the grassroots level.

Penang Port Commission Launches e-PDCFZ To Boost Port Governance, Digital Efficiency

GEORGE TOWN, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Penang Port Commission’s (PPC) newly launched E-Penang Dangerous Cargo and Free Zone (e-PDCFZ) platform marks a significant milestone in the commission’s push towards smarter and more transparent port governance.

Petronas To Assume Full Ownership of Prefchem

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Petronas announced today that its subsidiary, Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation Sdn Bhd, is set to acquire the stake held by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) in Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd and Pengerang Petrochemical Company Sdn Bhd (PRefChem), located within the Pengerang Integrated Complex, Pengerang, Johor.

Petronas, Aramco Announce Transfer of Full Ownership of PRefChem To Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) today announced the signing of an agreement for the transfer of the latter’s equity stakes, held via Aramco Overseas Company B.V., in Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd and Pengerang Petrochemical Company Sdn Bhd (collectively, PRefChem), located within the Pengerang Integrated Complex, Pengerang, Johor to Petronas.

Sabah Adopts Balanced Growth Model, Demands Fair Economic Value For Conservation

KOTA KINABALU, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government is adopting a balanced growth model that demands fair economic value for its environmental contributions, while rejecting unrealistic environmental idealism that could delay the state’s socioeconomic progress.

Malaysian, ASEAN Manufacturers Poised To Unlock US$1.2 Trillion AI Growth Opportunity -- Kearney

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Manufacturers across ASEAN, including Malaysia, could unlock up to US$1.2 trillion (US$1=RM3.95) in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven gross output value growth by 2030, according to global management consultancy firm Kearney.

Transparency, Governance Key For Strategic GLCs Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The government is open to government-linked companies (GLCs) taking calculated losses in strategic sectors such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), provided there is transparency, good governance and clear policies.