Budget Reassessment Reasonable If Rising Fuel Subsidy Spending Persists -- Economist

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.

Malaysia's Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 5.3 Pct To RM156.3 Bln In February -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade in February 2026 recorded sales of RM156.3 billion, up 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Data Drives Economic Growth And Competitiveness, Says Deputy Digital Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Data has emerged as a critical driver of economic growth and national competitiveness, with Malaysia’s ability to manage and leverage it effectively expected to determine its position in the global digital economy.

Apex Securities Maintains 2026 GDP Forecast At 4.7 Pct, In Line With BNM Projection Range

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd maintains its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast at 4.7 per cent year-on-year, which remains in line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 4.0-5.0 per cent projection range.

Digital Realty Targets About SG$7 Bln Investment In Singapore AI Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, the world's largest cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, announced plans to invest nearly SG$7 billion in Singapore, reinforcing the city-state’s role as a strategic artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure hub for Asia Pacific. (SG$1 = RM3.11)

Malaysia Does Not Need Stimulus Amid West Asia Crisis -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not need stimulus amid the West Asia crisis, said the World Bank’s lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi.

Cloudera Advances Hybrid Data, AI Platform To Cut Costs, Boost Scale

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Cloudera has announced significant advancements to its hybrid data and artificial intelligence (AI) platform, aimed at helping enterprises modernise infrastructure, reduce costs and accelerate analytics and AI across their data environments.

Task Force Submits Suggestions To Address Labuan’s Industrial Challenges

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Several recommendations to address economic hurdles affecting industry players in Labuan have been submitted to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.

Digital Realty Opens NRT14 Data Centre To Support AI Infrastructure In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, a cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has opened its NRT14 data centre (NRT14) at the NRT campus in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

Fortrea Launches AI-Powered Suite Of Solutions To Transform Clinical Trials

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Fortrea, a global clinical research organisation, has introduced Fortrea Intelligent Technology (FIT), a suite of innovative technology solutions designed to transform clinical trial operations.

Takaful Sector Achieves 60 Pct Of Hijrah27 Targets, Aims For 100 Pct By 2027 - MTA

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The takaful industry has achieved 60 per cent of its targets under the Hijrah27 framework and is on track to reach full completion by 2027, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA).

Digital Realty Opens First Innovation Lab In Asia Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, a cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre platform, has opened the first Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) in Asia Pacific, located at its NRT12 data centre in Tokyo, Japan.