US Move To Ease Curbs On Chip Exports An Opportunity For Malaysia's AI And Data Centre Sectors

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump's plan to rescind the Biden-era artificial intelligence (AI) chip export rule presents opportunities for Malaysia to expand its AI chip industry and booming data centre sector.

MITI Welcomes Washington’s Review Of AI Chip Export Rules, Citing Supply Chain Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes United States President Donald Trump’s move to revisit artificial intelligence (AI) chip export rules as clarity and consistency in tech policy are vital for global innovation, supply chain resilience and inclusive growth.

Digitalisation Helps Businesses, Local Entrepreneurs Develop More Effectively -- MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Digitalisation boosts the development of traditional businesses and expands global reach for local entrepreneurs, according to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). 

RHB: US Tariffs Prompt Manufacturing Shift, Rushed Orders In Malaysia's Tech Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector should benefit from a surge in rushed orders and the intensified reallocation of manufacturing activities to ASEAN following the United States (US) tariff imposition, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

XPENG Reveals AI Tech Tree Upgrade, Debuts 2025 X9 Flagship

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- XPENG, a high-tech smart mobility company, has unveiled its upgraded AI Tech Tree strategy and introduced its 2025 X9 flagship vehicle, marking a significant leap toward a smarter, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobility future.

Bursa Malaysia Rises 20.68 Points At Midday On Broad-based Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by renewed buying interest across the board, with gains led by industrial products, financial, and telecommunications heavyweights.

Top 30 FBM KLCI Stocks Likely To Stay Unchanged - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects the top 30 blue chips to remain unchanged in the upcoming semi-annual review of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia (FBM) KLCI in June this year.

Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park Strengthens Collaboration With Brazil, AWS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park has established strategic partnerships involving Brazil’s ChipInventor and Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the support of the Embassy of Brazil in Malaysia through the Innovation Diplomacy Programme as well as the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To End Marginally Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped into negative territory today to end the week on a subdued note, weighed down by selling in banking blue chips as investors continued to assess the global trade outlook.

There Is No Winner In This Tariff Spat -- Andrew Sheng

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- There will be no winner in the United States (US) sweeping global tariffs and similar responses from other countries, and the only way forward is through negotiation to minimise the damage, said former Bank Negara Malaysia assistant governor Tan Sri Andrew Sheng.

FBM KLCI Ends Almost Flat On Cautious Sentiment

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased earlier gains to close marginally lower on Tuesday as mild bargain hunting activities were offset by cautious mode over ongoing global uncertainties.

Bargain-hunting Likely To Emerge, Cautious Sentiment To Dominate Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- Bargain-hunting activities are likely to emerge next week in Bursa Malaysia, with selling pressure expectation to ease as investors absorb the US tariff impact.