NVIDIA-YTL Power Deal To Boost Malaysia As ASEAN AI Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is poised to emerge as a regional hub and centre of excellence for artificial intelligence (AI) in ASEAN following the signing of a strategic partnership between NVIDIA Corporation and YTL Power International Bhd.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within RM4.22-RM4.24 Vs Greenback Next Week Ahead Of Fed Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover between RM4.22 and RM4.24 next week as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) is anticipated to maintain its policy rate, said an analyst.

Tech Index Bucks Market Trend, National Semiconductor Strategy Attracts RM63 Bln In Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Bursa Malaysia Technology Index inched up 0.04 of a point to 52.36 while most of the other sectoral indices remained in negative territory.

Bursa Malaysia Among Top 50 ASEAN PLCs, Top Five in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has been recognised as one of the top 50 ASEAN Public Listed Companies (PLCs) and among the top five PLCs in Malaysia at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards held last night.

ASEAN Must Speed Up Its Integration Amid Global Trade Headwinds -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must step forward together and speed up its integration to reduce trade friction among its members amid global trade uncertainties, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Should Focus On Specific Semiconductor Niche To Stand Out In ASEAN - Industry Player

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should choose a specific sector within the semiconductor industry to focus on and strive to become a leader in that niche, setting itself apart from other ASEAN countries, said Basementality Sdn Bhd spot procurement manager Kirill Korbout.

Govt Has Secured More Than RM63 bln Investments Through NSS As Of March 2025

PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government has secured more than RM63 billion of investments under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) as of March this year, with RM5 billion from domestic sources and RM58 billion from foreign sources, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia In Active Talks With US, Aims To Secure Tariff Below 20 Pct – Tengku Zafrul

PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is actively engaging in discussions with the United States (US) over the impending 25 per cent tariffs set to take effect on Aug 1, aiming to secure a tariff rate below the 20 per cent level, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports Remain Resilient, Grow At 15.7 Pct In 1H 2025 -- Tengku Zafrul

PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s semiconductor exports remained resilient, growing 15.7 per cent in the first six months of this year alone (1H 2025), outpacing overall export growth of 3.8 per cent, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia Urges ASEAN Unity To Build Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to collaborate with ASEAN partners and beyond through joint investments, research partnerships and knowledge sharing to turn regional ambitions into reality, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Bosch Appoints Darren Chan As Managing Director For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bosch has appointed Darren Chan Chon Hoe as managing director of Bosch Malaysia, the first Malaysian to assume that position, effective July 1, 2025.

Govt To Announce Proactive Measures To Ensure Semiconductor Industry Remains Competitive -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government is set to announce several proactive measures at the ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025 tomorrow to ensure the country’s semiconductor industry remains competitive.