Over 31,000 Bankruptcy Cases Recorded Since 2021, 46 Pct Due To Personal Loans

JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a total of 31,517 bankruptcy cases from 2021 to March 2026, with nearly half of them stemming from personal loans.

Wolters Kluwer: APAC CFOs Accelerate AI Adoption In Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia‑Pacific (APAC) are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), recognising its growing influence on the finance function while pursuing implementation in a deliberate, value-driven manner, according to the 2026 Future Ready CFO Survey – APAC Regional Insights by Wolters Kluwer.

Qingyang Leverages AI, Computing Power To Transform Rural e-Commerce

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Qingyang is advancing its digital transformation by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and "computing power" into rural e-commerce, enabling farmers and homemakers to become livestream sellers, or "Code Farmers".

TVS Motor, Hyundai Motor Sign Pact To Develop Electric Three-Wheelers In India 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- TVS Motor Company Ltd (TVS Motor) has signed a Joint Development Agreement with Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) to develop and commercialise electric three-wheelers (E3W) for India’s last-mile mobility segment.

Sabah Must Recast Logistics As Strategic Growth Engine, Says Industry Expert

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Logistics must be repositioned from a background cost centre into a strategic economic engine if Sabah is to enhance its competitiveness and marketability in regional and global trade, said the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) trainer Datuk Ramli Amir.

NEAC Sets Direction To Handle Energy Crisis, Guarantee Basic Supply – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) meeting has set a clear direction in managing the global energy crisis, which is increasingly acute and expected to be prolonged, by emphasising the main approach to guaranteeing the supply of energy and basic goods so that the people's daily lives are not affected.

MIGHT Report Highlights Nuclear Power As Key To Malaysia’s Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy is emerging as a potential source of stable, low-carbon power, complementing renewables and strengthening energy security, as more than 70 per cent of electricity is still generated from fossil fuels and a coal phase-out is targeted for 2044.

Cash Flow Key To SME Survival Amid Global Uncertainty, Says Business Consultant

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Cash flow has become more critical than profits for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid ongoing global uncertainty, as businesses are experiencing shocks that occur faster than their revenue cycles can absorb.

Global Energy Crisis: Moderation, Public Prudence Key To National Resilience

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, but how far the public is prepared to help limit its impact.

Bagan Datuk Emerges As Data Centre Hub With RM569 Mln Data Centre Project - PRIVASIA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- PRIVASIA Technology Bhd is positioning Bagan Datuk, Perak, as an emerging digital infrastructure hub following the formalisation of a RM569 million engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) agreement for its data centre project.

AirAsia X's Outlook Resilient On Sustained Travel Demand, Cost-Cutting Measures -- Public Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) near-term outlook remains supported by sustained travel demand, despite new fuel surcharges introduced to manage the jet fuel price surge triggered by the West Asia regional conflict, which has led to higher airfares.

Grab Unveils 13 AI-Powered Features To Enhance Superapp Experience At GrabX 2026

JAKARTA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery firm, Grab, has unveiled 13 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features at its annual GrabX 2026 showcase, positioning its platform as an intelligent everyday guide aimed at improving daily life, travel convenience, and business operations across Southeast Asia.