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New Palm Biomass Market Mechanism May Be Considered – KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The need for a new market mechanism to support palm biomass processing as a commercial product may be considered in the future, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

13MP: High-value Manufacturing Vital To Maintain Malaysia's Position As Top Glove Exporter -- Margma

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s global leadership in rubber glove exports during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period hinges on a sustained emphasis on high-value manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms.

US Tariff Reduction Not Conditional On MAS Buying 30 Boeing Aircraft - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has reiterated that the United States (US) tariff reduction to 19 per cent from 25 per cent was not conditional on Malaysia Airlines (MAS) purchasing 30 Boeing aircraft.

MITI Updates Manufacturing Incentive Framework To Boost Economic Complexity – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is updating its investment incentive framework for the manufacturing sector, to ensure it is aligned with intended outcomes. 

BeST 2.0 Expansion To Boost Bioeconomy With AI, AR/VR And Green Technology

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The BioAgrotech & BioPharmaceutical Career and Entrepreneurship Programme 2.0 (BeST 2.0) will be expanded into new biotechnology-related subsectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and green energy technology, to ensure training modules remain aligned with industry needs.

LTTS Launches PLxAI To Transform Product Development with GenAI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- L&T Technology Services Ltd (LTTS) has launched PLxAI, a proprietary generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-based framework designed to accelerate the product development life cycle (PDLC) for its global clients across mobility, sustainability and technology.

AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 Expects To Draw 15,000 Visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The AirAsia Travel Fair (AATF) 2025 is expected to attract about 15,000 visitors, a 5,000 increase from its last pre-pandemic edition in 2019, as the airline revived its signature travel fair series with plans to make next year’s showcase the largest in Malaysia.

UK Mulls Deeper Linkages With ASEAN In Semiconductor Industry

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom (UK) is open to strengthening industrial collaboration with ASEAN nations, particularly in the semiconductor industry to establish a resilient global supply chain in efforts to navigate the ongoing trade uncertainties including the possible imposition of severe tariffs by the United States (US) on the industry.

Malaysia’s Global Business Services Sector Leverage AI To Provide Higher Value Services

By Wong Cheng Hau

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- About 40 per cent of the 120,000 jobs in Malaysia’s global business services (GBS) sector will be using artificial intelligence (AI) to move towards higher-value services.

Ras Al Khaimah Rises: Real Estate Boom Redefines UAE’s Northern Emirate

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Ras Al Khaimah is fast becoming one of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s hottest property markets, with real estate surging on the back of visionary leadership and strategic development.

D-Wave Targets Asia With Qubits Japan 2025 Conference Amid Soaring Regional Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- D-Wave Quantum Inc (D-Wave), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific (APAC) with the launch of Qubits Japan 2025, its first regional user conference, set for Sept 17 in Tokyo.

US Agricultural Products Tax Exemption Finalised Based On Mutual Interest - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – The sales tax exemption on imported United States (US) agricultural products is the result of negotiations finalised based on mutual interest, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.