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AirAsia Integrates Event Tickets With Flight Bookings To Boost Asean Travel
Travellers can now bundle official event tickets and flights in one transaction as AirAsia targets the growing regional experience economy.
Ringgit Stagnates as West Asia Tensions Keep Oil Prices Volatile
The local note holds steady against the greenback as global market uncertainty continues to dampen investor sentiment.
Ringgit Stays Resilient Against Dollar Despite Persistent Global Geopolitical Uncertainty
The ringgit maintained its position against the greenback in early trading as investors balance Middle East tensions against shifting US interest rate expectations.
Fatal hit-and-run on LDP sparks concerns over road safety and liability
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway, prompting calls for vigilance amid rising road transport risks.
Forest Fire Scorches 2.42 Hectares at FRIM Bidor Research Station
Operations to control a bushfire at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia’s Bidor site resumed today following yesterday’s blaze.
SkyeChip Targets Scaling Phase as Homegrown Silicon IP Gains Momentum
Following strong first-quarter results, the local IC design firm is transitioning from research-heavy operations toward recurring royalty-based revenue streams.
Locally Assembled XPeng G6 SUVs Begin Reaching Malaysian Customers
The first batch of Malaysian-assembled XPeng G6 electric SUVs have been handed over to owners, maintaining parity with imported models.
Axwell and Martin Garrix Join Sepang F1 Entertainment Line-up
Grammy-nominated DJs to headline the Sepang International Circuit stage during the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026.
Bursa Malaysia Gains Momentum as Banking and Telco Stocks Rally
Increased investor appetite for major financial and telecommunications stocks drove a positive start to the week for the local bourse.
Gas Malaysia and Petronas Gas to Study Yan LNG Terminal Pipeline
The two firms have partnered to assess building an onshore pipeline connecting the proposed Kedah terminal to the national gas grid.
Over 26,000 New Students Receive RM1,500 PTPTN Advance Payment
The National Higher Education Fund Corporation is distributing early financial aid to help new undergraduates manage rising costs of living as they begin their tertiary studies.
AirAsia Move Launches MOVETIX Platform for Integrated Travel and Event Bookings
The travel app now allows users to bundle flights and event tickets in a single booking interface to streamline concert and festival planning.
Malaysia Weighs Huawei Chips for Sovereign AI Infrastructure
Government officials are reportedly evaluating Chinese-made hardware as a potential alternative to U.S.-sourced technology for national artificial intelligence development.
Ringgit Retreats Against Greenback Following US Labour Market Surge
The local currency faced downward pressure as robust US hiring data forced investors to recalibrate their expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate adjustments.
TT Vision Invests RM92 Million to Expand Penang Manufacturing Footprint
The automated equipment specialist has appointed Yu Tong Construction to build a new facility in the Bayan Lepas Industrial Park.
Stellantis Malaysia Shifts to Local Assembly for Leapmotor B10 Electric SUV
The Leapmotor B10 transitions to CKD production in Kedah, with the range now consolidated into a single high-spec variant.
Malaysia Weighs Huawei Partnership to Bolster National AI Infrastructure Ambitions
The government is considering utilizing Chinese-made AI chips to accelerate its domestic data centre roadmap despite potential diplomatic friction with the United States.
Bursa Malaysia Climbs As Petronas Gas Drives Market Momentum
The FBM KLCI index finished Monday in the green, buoyed by strong performance in heavyweight energy and utility counters.
CBH Engineering Scores RM88 Million Deal to Power Selangor Data Centre
The engineering firm will construct a high-voltage landing station to support Malaysia’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure requirements.
Fortefi Debuts Digital Treasury Platform to Optimize Idle SME Cash
The new Securities Commission-licensed platform enables Malaysian small businesses to generate returns on operating capital while maintaining necessary liquidity for daily expenses.
Bank Negara Warns Against AI-Generated Scams Impersonating Governor
Regulators are sounding the alarm as sophisticated deepfake videos increasingly target Malaysians through fraudulent investment schemes.
Malaysia Explores Huawei Hardware for RM2 Billion Sovereign AI Initiative
The government is evaluating Huawei’s AI chips to underpin a national initiative aimed at securing data sovereignty amidst tightening global tech restrictions.
Institut Jantung Negara Secures Top Regional Healthcare Innovation Award in Bangkok
Malaysia’s national heart centre has been honoured as Asia’s most advanced healthcare technology provider for its ongoing digital transformation efforts.
CIMB Mandates Biometrics for SecureTAC Approvals Starting 19 September
Traditional password verification for online and web-based transactions will be phased out in favor of enhanced mobile-based authentication.
Samsung Malaysia Slashes Galaxy Ring Price by 45 Percent
Consumers can pick up the wearable device for as little as RM11.55 by leveraging Samsung Rewards points before the end of September.
Government to Push for Salary Transparency Over Mandatory Wage Floors
The Economy Ministry is pivoting toward a transparent pay landscape to address income inequality without imposing rigid new wage targets.
Proton S70 Lineup Expands With New Entry-Level Lite and Prime Variants
Proton introduces two naturally aspirated variants of the S70 sedan with estimated pricing starting below RM60,000.
Government to Consolidate Nadi and Rural Centres to Improve Service Efficiency
The initiative aims to streamline resource allocation across the nation by merging the operations of National Information Dissemination Centres and Rural Community Centres.
Pekat Group Lands RM57 Million Johor Data Centre Protection Contract
The solar and electrical specialist will provide critical lightning and earthing systems for a massive hyperscale facility in Johor Bahru.
Stellantis Commences Local Production of Leapmotor C10 and B10 in Kedah
The automotive group has officially transitioned the Leapmotor C10 and B10 electric SUVs to locally assembled status at its Gurun facility.
