Sabah Floods: Banking Sector Commits To Financial Relief For Affected Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) – The banking industry has pledged wide-ranging financial relief and assistance to communities in Sabah affected by the recent floods.

AvePoint Makes History With Dual Listing On Nasdaq, SGX

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- AvePoint, the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, has officially listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX) under the symbol “AVP”.

C1 Fund Secures Seven Investment Agreements Following IPO 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- C1 Fund Inc (Fund), a registered closed-end investment company, has announced the signing of seven investment agreements in the weeks following its Aug 7 initial public offering (IPO).

Dr Indra Singawinata Starts Second Term As APO Secretary-General, Sets Bold Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has announced the reappointment of Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata as its 13th Secretary‑General, effective Sept 16.

Malaysian Media Focusing On China’s Tech Rise, Impact On Job Creation

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian media is showing strong interest in China’s advancements in technology, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and the digital economy, as well as focusing on how these developments directly impact Malaysia in terms of job creation.

SG Entertech Launches Android VR Mini Platform, Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- SG Entertech Co Ltd, a South Korean Virtual Reality (VR) startup, has announced the global launch of Snack VR, an innovative VR mini-platform for international markets.

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers On Bursa Malaysia With RM223.9 Mln Inflow Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers on Bursa Malaysia last week, ending a nine-week selling streak since July with a net equities inflow of RM223.9 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

2025 Belt And Road Media Forum Opens In Kunming

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KUNMING (CHINA), Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road commenced today, bringing together over 200 representatives from 87 countries, international and regional organisations, and 165 media outlets and institutions worldwide.

Ambassador: Timor-Leste A Launchpad To Indonesia, Northern Australia Markets For Malaysia

By V.Sankara

DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste’s position as a “launchpad” to markets in Indonesia and northern Australia makes it an attractive destination for Malaysian investors, training institutions and media organisations, said Malaysian ambassador to Timor-Leste Datuk Amarjit Singh.

AI-Enhanced Scam Risks Escalate, Key Sectors Urged To Boost Defences – Fortinet

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated scams are fast emerging as a significant cybersecurity threat in Malaysia, with financial institutions, government agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and retail sectors among the most exposed, according to cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

TVET Is Frontline Solution To Equip Malaysia’s Workforce For High-growth Industries -- Economist

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must be viewed as a critical frontline solution to equip Malaysia’s workforce with skills for high-growth industries such as semiconductors, renewable energy and electric vehicles, said an economist.

Malaysia Ready To Lead The Integrated Halal-Islamic Finance Economy - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to take the lead in building an integrated halal–Islamic finance economy that will deliver inclusive growth and prosperity, not only for Muslims, but also for the global community, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.