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Negeri Sembilan Has Potential As Major Data, Technology Hub With Construction Of Green Data Centre Campus

SEREMBAN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan has the potential to emerge as a major data and technology hub through the development of the Nexus Yang Green Data Centre Campus at the NS Semiconductor Valley (NSSV) Industrial Park here.

Malaysia Strengthens Leadership In Sustainable Aviation With First SAF Plant In Johor

PASIR GUDANG, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is cementing its leadership in sustainable aviation and energy transition with the launch of the country’s first commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant at Tanjung Langsat today.

Bursa Malaysia Surges To Highest Level Since 2018 At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key benchmark index surged to its highest level in more than seven years at mid-afternoon, lifted by the ringgit's continued strength against the US dollar which drew traders' focus towards domestic-oriented sectors, especially the financial services counters.

Saudi Arabia To Host WEF Global Meeting In April

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia is set to host the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting: Building Common Ground and Reviving Growth in Jeddah on April 22 to 23.

Saudi Ministers Pitch 'Connector Economy' At WEF Davos

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia’s ministers at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos outlined the Kingdom's strategy to become a pivotal "connector economy" amid shifts in global trade, aggressively expanding its tourism sector, and reinforcing its role as a stable partner in finance and emerging technologies.

MyIKD Being Developed To Strengthen Digital Inclusivity - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Digital is developing the Malaysia Digital Inclusivity Index (MyIKD) as part of efforts to strengthen the planning and monitoring of digital inclusivity more comprehensively.

Infra, HUMAIN Seal US$1.2 Bln Saudi AI Infrastructure Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) and HUMAIN announced a Strategic Financing Framework Agreement of up to US$1.2 billion to expand artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (US$1=RM3.98)

Austrian Firms Looking To Expand Hydropower Cooperation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Austrian companies are keen to expand cooperation in hydropower development with Malaysia, offering advanced technology and expertise to support Putrajaya’s ambitious renewable energy (RE) goals and to meet rising electricity demand from sectors such as data centres.

Ringgit's Superlative Performance Driven By Solid Economic Fundamentals Rather Than US Fed Rates – Analysts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) – The MADANI Government’s bold measures to reinforce the economy has proven to be a positive reset, culminating in the ringgit breaking through the psychological barrier of 4.0 versus the US dollar and reaching a more than seven-year high of 3.99 in intra-day trading.

Economic Confidence Lifts Ringgit Versus US Dollar, Major Currencies At The Close Today

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit broke through the key psychological level of 4.00 against the US dollar, touching a more than seven-year high of 3.9992 earlier today, buoyed by a robust outlook for Malaysia’s economy, easing geopolitical tensions, and the decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate.

World Governments Summit 2026 To Host Record Global Participation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) is set to host the largest ever international participation in its history, convening several landmark forums that underscore its growing global stature.

Leading Index Up 0.2 Pct In November, Economic Momentum Remains Steady  -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook moderated in November 2025, with the Leading Index (LI) increasing 0.2 per cent to 113.2 points from 113.0 points in the corresponding period last year, supported by domestic demand.