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Monash Malaysia Receives US$1 Million Grant for Hydrogen Decarbonisation Research

A new three-year project aims to provide stakeholders with the tools necessary to evaluate hydrogen's role in industrial sustainability.

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DPS Resources Partners With CEIG for Melaka Data Centre Development

DPS Resources subsidiaries and CEIG have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore data centre and energy infrastructure projects in Melaka.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

TNB Electron Launches New 120kW DC Charger in Johor Bahru

EV owners can now access a new high-speed charging facility at the McDonald’s Seri Austin Drive-Thru.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Gains Ground Following Positive Second Quarter GDP Performance

The Malaysian ringgit strengthened against the US dollar following the release of upbeat second-quarter economic growth data.

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Proton Plans Potential Launch of Branded Public EV Chargers This Year

Proton’s electric vehicle subsidiary, Pro-NET, has hinted at the upcoming introduction of its own public direct current charging stations.

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MBSB Research reaffirms positive outlook for Malaysia renewable energy sector

Analysts cite structural policy support and decarbonization goals as key drivers for the renewable energy industry.

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Appeals Court Awards Bentley Owner RM900,000 Following Kelana Jaya Road Accident

The Court of Appeal has dismissed insurance claims that a luxury car crash was staged, ordering a substantial payout to the owner.

🇲🇾📡 Telco

Astro Announces Content Lineup to Mark Three Decades of Broadcasting

The Malaysian broadcaster will roll out a series of local productions from August through December to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

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HSBC Report Highlights Mixed Results for Malaysian Semiconductor Growth

While Malaysia’s chip industry is capitalising on the global artificial intelligence boom, analysts warn of persistent structural and supply chain challenges.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Mercedes-Benz Launches All-Electric CLA In Malaysia Starting At RM274,888

The first-ever electric Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available for purchase in Malaysia with a significant 792km WLTP range.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Bank Negara and Labuan FSA Fine UBB Investment Bank RM10 Million

Regulators have penalised UBB Investment Bank Limited for failures related to anti-money laundering protocols and customer verification processes.

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Gamuda Secures RM2 Billion in New Contracts, Boosting Earnings Outlook

Major investment banks maintain positive ratings for Gamuda Bhd following a significant expansion of the company’s unbilled order book.

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Ryt Bank Introduces ATM Account Activation for Digital Banking Users

Customers can now activate and fund their Ryt Bank accounts through physical ATMs and bank branches.

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Malaysia Leads as Grab’s Top Revenue Contributor in First Half of 2026

Malaysia generated $622 million in revenue for the superapp during the first six months of the year.

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Bank Negara Projects Stable Inflation Between 1.5% and 2.5% for 2026

The central bank anticipates manageable price pressures despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia Inflation Edges Up to 1.9 Percent in Second Quarter

Bank Negara Malaysia reports a moderate rise in headline inflation while maintaining that overall price pressures remain under control.

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Malaysia Records Net Asset Position of RM68.3 Billion in Second Quarter

The country’s international investment position has shifted into a surplus, marking a significant turnaround from the previous quarter’s liabilities.

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Astro Launches 30th Anniversary Campaign With Free Channel Access

The Malaysian broadcaster is celebrating three decades of service with complimentary channel unlocks, new pop-up channels, and hardware-free streaming options.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Estimated at RM370k-RM400k for Malaysian Market

The upcoming electric SUV positions itself as a direct competitor to the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

VentureTECH Invests US$7 Million into Three Malaysian Technology Firms

The government-backed impact investor is fueling growth for Bumiputera-led companies in automation, medtech, and assistive technology.

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Malaysia Positions Itself as Tech Gateway for Central Asian Startups

A recent launchpad programme connected Central Asian industrial-tech firms with major enterprises in the Southeast Asian market.

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Grab PayLater Extends BNPL Functionality to All DuitNow QR Merchants

Grab is rolling out a new feature allowing users to utilize its PayLater service at any merchant displaying the official DuitNow QR logo.

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Malaysia Records 6% Economic Growth in Second Quarter of 2026

Bank Negara Malaysia reports an acceleration in economic expansion driven by strong export performance and artificial intelligence investments.

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Genting Singapore Reports 29 Percent Dip in Half-Year Profits

The gaming and hospitality group saw core net profits fall to SGD227 million amid a challenging first half for the 2026 fiscal year.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

Exabytes Targets One Million Businesses With New AI Strategy

The company is launching a major initiative to help Southeast Asian enterprises transition from pilot programs to full-scale AI implementation.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ryt Bank Enables Account Activation via ATMs and Bank Branches

Digital bank customers can now fund their accounts using the Interbank GIRO network instead of relying solely on online transfers.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Bursa Malaysia Drops as Foreign Sell-Off Dampens Market Sentiment

The local bourse retreated from previous gains as external geopolitical tensions and foreign capital outflows impacted trading.

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RHB Launches Sound Box Plus for Integrated QR and Card Payments

The new device enables Malaysian merchants to process both DuitNow QR and card transactions through a single, cost-efficient terminal.

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Official F1 Bahrain Grand Prix Ticket Prices Released for Malaysia

Ticket sales for the relocated race at Sepang have officially opened, confirming the previously leaked pricing structure for Malaysian fans.

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MBSB Research Projects Malaysia Q2 GDP Growth At 5.9 Percent

Economic expansion in the second quarter of 2026 is expected to surpass initial government estimates, according to a new report from MBSB Research.