Regulators Need To Engage By Listening And Experimenting When Innovating - SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Regulators need to continuously listen to feedback from various parties as part of their engagement when incorporating innovation.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Slightly Higher

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher today, driven by renewed buying in selected heavyweights, in line with regional market recovery, said an analyst.

Malaysia Set To Lead ASEAN In AI Development Through Strategic Partnerships - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia will forge partnerships with industry leaders and enhance cooperation among stakeholders to position itself as a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-driven nation in ASEAN.

Malaysia, South Korea Aim To Enhance ICT MoU, Focus On AI Tech

From Hasnah Jusid

SEOUL, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea aim to enhance the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which was signed in 2019, by November this year.

George Lee Lap Wah Appointed As OCBC Bank And OCBC Al-Amin Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) – OCBC Bank has appointed George Lee Lap Wah as the chairman of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd (OCBC Al-Amin) effective today.

Malaysia Aims To Complete AI Technology Action Plan Within 12 Months - PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to complete its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Action Plan within the next 12 months, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Anwar Attends Google’s US$2 Bln Data Centre Groundbreaking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended Google's groundbreaking ceremony for its US$2 billion (US$1 = RM4.12) data centre and cloud region in Malaysia, held at the inaugural “Mantap Malaysia Bersama AI” event.

DNex Shares Up After Google Asia Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Dagang NeXchange Bhd’s (DNex) shares rose in Bursa Malaysia’s early trading session today after the company partnered Singapore-based Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to provide sovereign cloud services in Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Mild Selling In Key Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, extending yesterday's losses amid mild selling in plantation, consumer products and services counters, according to an analyst.

Ringgit Marginally Higher Vs US Dollar At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its strong footing, opening marginally higher against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of more interest rate cut anticipation in the United States (US) in the near term, an analyst said.

SCHOTT's New Factory In Kedah Strengthens Malaysia's Global Manufacturing Hub Position - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SCHOTT Glass Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Kulim, Kedah, further solidifies Malaysia’s position as a global manufacturing hub for high-end specialty glass solutions, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Ringgit Hits Fresh 39-month High Against Greenback On Continued Expectation Of Another US Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit closed marginally higher on Monday but still hit a new 39-month high against the greenback on continued expectation of another cut in US interest rates after the latest inflation data there.