RTEDM Outlines Initiatives To Promote Adoption Of Emerging Technologies, Including AI -- Digital Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (RTEDM), monitored by the National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR), outlines initiatives to promote the development and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, said the Digital Ministry.

Taiwan's ASE Opens 5th Semiconductor Plant In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Taiwan’s ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd has officially opened its fifth plant in Penang for chip packaging and testing.

JHT Semiconductor Opens State-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- JHT Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHT Design Co Ltd, has officially opened its leading-edge manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang, on Feb 15.

Transformation Efforts Of MAHB Expected To Bear Fruit - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  The transformation efforts of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) are expected to bear fruit, attracting more airlines and passengers and boosting the country's economic growth while providing returns to the government, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

MSMEs In Northern Region Encouraged To Leverage MyCIF For Business Expansion

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the northern region are encouraged to explore new funding opportunities through the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF).

Malaysia Leads ASEAN In Expanding Affordable Housing -- Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is an ASEAN leader in successfully expanding access to affordable housing, though it has limited resources to dedicate to the segment, according to Juwai IQI.

Malaysia Continues To Take Proactive Steps To Ensure Economic And Trade Interests Remain Strong

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Malaysia will continue to take proactive steps to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong on the global stage, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Affin Bank Branches In Sarawak To Increase To 14 By July

KUCHING, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd will increase the number of its branches in Sarawak to 14 by July this year as part of its commitment to expanding its services and strengthening its presence in the state.

Grab Delivered RM9.9 Bln To Malaysia’s GDP In 2023 -- EconWorks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Grab’s on-demand services, including ride-hailing and delivery, contributed RM9.9 billion to the Malaysian economy in 2023, according to a new report by local economics consultancy firm EconWorks.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Lower On Selling By Foreign Funds

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index finished lower today as selling by foreign funds persisted, amid the better performance in most regional markets. 

Ambank Group Projects Malaysia’s GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct in 2024, Driven By Domestic Expansion

Port Klang Targets 15 Mln TEUs In 2025 - Loke

KLANG, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Port Klang is targeting 15 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container handling this year, representing a 2.3 per cent increase from 2024.