Malaysia Can Boost Semicon Industry To Empower Agro Innovation — Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could leverage and strengthen its semiconductor industry to empower innovation in the agriculture sector, particularly in ensuring food security, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Ringgit Rebounds Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Appetite

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to close higher against the US dollar today, supported by improved risk appetite for the local note despite prevailing global uncertainties.

Malaysia's Digital Investment Pipeline Reaches RM59.1 Bln As Of April -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a digital investment pipeline of RM59.1 billion as of April 2025, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MITI Has Not Appointed New Chairman For HDC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has yet to appoint a new chairman for Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) following the end of former chairman Khairul Azwan Harun’s contract.

Future Success Of Individuals, Companies, And Nations Set To Be Measured By AI — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Malaysia-China Trade Hits RM161.98 Bln From January-April 2025 -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- China has remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with trade reaching RM161.98 billion (US$36.47 billion) from January to April 2025, driven by electrical and electronics (E&E) exports.

Introduce New Legislation To Enable AI To Operate Independently - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- New legislation has to be introduced to enable artificial intelligence (AI) to operate independently, without having to subject itself to the laws of the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ASEAN, GCC Countries, China Keen To Cooperate With Malaysia In Halal Industry — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Several ASEAN countries, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and China are keen to work with Malaysia to share experiences in the halal industry.

FBM KLCI Ends Slightly Higher At Midday On Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) ended slightly higher at midday as bargain-hunting was offset by cautious sentiment amid persistent global uncertainties.

MITI Studying Proposal To Merge HDC And MATRADE - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The  Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is studying the merger of the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

Ringgit Edges Down On Improving US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit marginally depreciated against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by a firmer greenback following an improvement in United States consumer confidence and persistent concerns over global tariff developments.