Several ASEAN Countries Also Interested In Joining BRICS -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Several ASEAN countries have shown interest in joining the BRICS grouping after Malaysia expressed its intention to be part of the economic bloc, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Elevates Digital Economy Presence At ENS 2024 With Local Tech Leaders

DUBAI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is making a significant impact at the Expand North Star 2024 (ENS 2024) event in Dubai with a 120-square-foot pavilion featuring 15 local technology companies. 

MDEC Targets Tech Collaborations, Smart City Opportunities At GITEX Global 2024

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

DUBAI, Oct 14 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has engaged with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) of Abu Dhabi, exploring collaborations in education and technology development at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Global 2024.

Former Maybank CEO Amirsham Is Alliance Bank's New Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, OCT 11 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has appointed Tan Sri Amirsham Abdul Aziz as its new chairman.

Eco Expo Asia 2024 To Gather Green Industry Leaders Worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd will jointly organise Eco Expo Asia 2024, along with the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, from Oct 30 to Nov 2.

Malaysia Welcomes Proposed US$14.7 Bln Investment By US Tech Giants -- Anwar

From Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (US$1=RM4.29) investment by United States (US) technology giants -- Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing.

Malaysia, UAE Enhance Trade Prospects After Concluding CEPA Negotiations - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to eliminate or reduce tariffs, lower trade barriers, foster private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities.

ASEAN-BAC Outlines Initiatives For 2025, Including ASEAN IPO - Nazir Razak

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail & Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has outlined several key initiatives that will be highlighted during Malaysia's chairmanship next year, including an initial public offering (IPO) framework for the 10-member bloc.

500,000 AI-based Jobs Expected In Malaysia Within Six Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- An estimated 500,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-based jobs across various sectors are expected to be created in Malaysia over the next six years, said Malaysia Internet of Things (IoT) Association deputy president Datuk P. Sri Ganes.

Malaysia On Track To Capture Significant Portion Of Global Digital Market - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia is on track to capture a significant portion of the global digital market as the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

Moody's Sees Higher Sukuk Issuance In Malaysia In Second Half Of Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is projected to register a higher sukuk issuance in the second half (2H) of this year despite lower domestic sovereign issuance in the first half (1H), according to Moody’s Ratings.

Youth Hoping For Increase In PTPK Fund, Early Childhood Education Centers In 2025 Budget

By Afifitri Muhammad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- An increase in the Skill Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) and a rise in the number of government-supervised early childhood education centres are among the key expectations of the youth in the country for Budget 2025 to be tabled in Parliament this Oct 18.