Malaysia Welcomes Proposed US$14.7 Bln Investment By US Tech Giants -- Anwar

From Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (US$1=RM4.29) investment by United States (US) technology giants -- Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing.

Malaysia Eyes Stronger Economic Ties With Vietnam In Emerging Industries - PM Anwar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam by exploring opportunities for private sector involvement in emerging industries.

Budget 2025 To Pave Way For 13th Malaysia Plan, Address Cost-Of-Living Challenges : MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2025, set to be tabled on Oct 18, marks the final budget under the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) and is expected to lay the groundwork for the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).

500,000 AI-based Jobs Expected In Malaysia Within Six Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- An estimated 500,000 artificial intelligence (AI)-based jobs across various sectors are expected to be created in Malaysia over the next six years, said Malaysia Internet of Things (IoT) Association deputy president Datuk P. Sri Ganes.

Increase Investment In AI Technologies, Skills Development In Budget 2025 - Learning Edge

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government should increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, skills development, and greater economic inclusivity in the upcoming Budget 2025, said Learning Edge, a talent development organisation.

Malaysia On Track To Capture Significant Portion Of Global Digital Market - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia is on track to capture a significant portion of the global digital market as the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

HRD Corp's Enhanced Allowable Cost Matrix To Boost Competitiveness, Productivity - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The enhancement of the Human Resource Development Corporation’s (HRD Corp) Allowable Cost Matrix (ACM) will significantly boost the competitiveness and productivity of Malaysian industries, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

H2O.ai Partners AI Verify Foundation To Ensure Safe AI Deployment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Open-source leader in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), H2O.ai has announced a collaboration with AI Verify to ensure the safe deployment of AI.

Asia Must Address Climate Change And Rising Energy Demand -- Mitsubishi Power

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Asian countries must address both climate change and rising energy demand to meet their economic ambitions, said Mitsubishi Power executive vice-president Takao Tsukui.

Malaysia At Crossroads, Leap Forward Or Be Left Vulnerable -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands at the critical crossroads, either leap forward into a new future of prosperity and security or be left vulnerable to “destructive” processes, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, influenced by the downward momentum in the regional rubber futures markets and declining benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Arthur D. Little Hires Franco Santucci To Lead New Team, Expanding Australian Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Arthur D. Little (ADL) has announced an expansion of its Australian office, with the appointment of Franco Santucci as Partner and Andrew Sampson as Principal.