Expereo-Sponsored Survey: AI Rollout Stalled By Boardroom Overreach

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- A third of global technology leaders believe their board have unrealistic expectations or demands on how new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) will impact business performance—posing a serious hurdle to AI implementation globally.

Sabah's GDP Increases To RM83.2 Bln Last Year - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sabah's economy has shown positive growth as its gross domestic product (GDP) rose to RM83.2 billion last year from RM82.1 billion in 2023, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Malaysia's Inflation Rises At Slower Rate Of 1.8 Pct In 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased at a slower rate of 1.8 per cent in 2024 versus 2.5 per cent in 2023, with the index points standing at 132.8 in 2024 against 130.4 recorded in the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

ECERDC Facilitates RM1 Bln In Committed Investments In Terengganu As Of 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has facilitated RM1 billion in committed investments in Terengganu as of the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025). 

MIDA, FMM, Bintang Capital Team Up To Launch Fund To Transform Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM), and Bintang Capital Partners Bhd have joined forces to introduce the Bintang Semiconductor Impact Fund I (BSIF I) to revolutionise Malaysia’s semiconductor industry. 

Bursa Malaysia’s Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Falls To RM68.42 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), fell to RM68.42 million compared with RM75.03 million reported in the previous corresponding quarter.

ECRL Completion To Boost East Coast Development, Attract More Chinese Investments

BEIJING, April 28 (Bernama) -- The completion of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project by the end of 2027 under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised to unlock the development potential of Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, home to the Kuantan Industrial Park, while attracting more Chinese investments. 

Maybank IB Maintains Positive Stance On Electronics Manufacturing Services Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained its “positive” stance on the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector amid persisting tariff uncertainties.

MIDA Positions JS-SEZ As Catalyst For Investment And Integrated Supply Chain Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is boldly positioning itself as Asia's next investment and supply chain powerhouse through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia Proposes Setting Up ASEAN Halal Council To Boost Regional Halal Industry

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia proposes establishing the ASEAN Halal Council to strengthen strategic cooperation in the regional halal industry, and this proposal will be submitted to the ASEAN Secretariat for official finalisation.

Only Locally Produced Rubber Gloves Allowed For Export – KPK

PUTRAJAYA, 25 April (Bernama) -- Malaysia has imposed an immediate restriction requiring all rubber glove exporters licensed by the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) to only export gloves produced by local manufacturers, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) announced today.

CLSA Launches Structured Warrants On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- CLSA Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CLSA) today officially launched its structured warrants on Bursa Malaysia Securities Sdn Bhd.