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🇲🇾💰 Money

Bank Negara Launches RM10 Billion Guarantee Scheme to Boost SME Financing

The new initiative aims to bridge the credit gap for startups, microenterprises, and businesses in strategic national sectors.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Kelana Jaya LRT Faces Delays Following Power Failure at University Station

Commuters on the Kelana Jaya line are experiencing service disruptions this morning due to a power outage at the University station.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

Government Launches Rakyat Digital Platform to Boost AI Skills for Youth

The new initiative offers young Malaysians free access to AI tools and thousands of professional online certifications.

🇲🇾📡 Telco

U Mobile Announces Strategic AI Integration Partnership With OpenAI

The Malaysian mobile operator is the first local telecommunications provider to collaborate with the creator of ChatGPT.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Asian Markets Rally as US Inflation Data Cools Rate Hike Expectations

Softer consumer price growth in the United States has led investors to pull back on bets for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate increase.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Shopee Malaysia Introduces TNG eWallet Payments via DuitNow QR

Shopee shoppers can now complete transactions using TNG eWallet while accessing new cashback incentives.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Google Launches Pixel 11 Series In Malaysia With Tensor G6 Chip

The new flagship lineup brings significant hardware upgrades and expanded AI integration to the local market starting next week.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Generali Malaysia Launches GROW 2026 Accelerator for Local Startups

Malaysian insurtech, healthtech, and medtech startups are invited to join Generali’s first dedicated local accelerator program.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Singaporean firm UltraGreen.ai records significant first-half profit surge

UltraGreen.ai reports a 45 percent increase in profit for the first half of the year alongside new regional product approvals.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Leaked Ticket Prices For F1 Sepang Race Reveal MyKad Special Rates

Bahrain Grand Prix organizers have leaked three-day ticket pricing for the upcoming race at Sepang, with discounted rates available for Malaysian citizens.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Inokom Launches RM300 Million Paint Facility to Boost Production Capacity

The new Kulim-based Paint Shop 3 doubles the manufacturing plant's annual painting capacity to 100,000 vehicle bodies.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Brent Crude Surges as US-Iran Standoff Over Strait of Hormuz Deepens

Oil prices climbed to US$88 per barrel as diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran stall, pressuring global equity markets.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Malaysia’s Electrified Vehicle Registrations More Than Double in One Year

New data shows that one in every six vehicles registered in Malaysia is now either a hybrid or a fully electric model.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Perodua Traz Surges to Claim July 2026 SUV Sales Crown

The Perodua Traz has overtaken the Proton X50 to become the best-selling SUV in Malaysia for the month of July.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Inta Bina Secures RM115.7 Million Sime Darby Property Contract

RHB Research maintains a buy call on Inta Bina Group Bhd following a new residential construction project win.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Inokom Expands Manufacturing Footprint With New RM300 Million Paint Facility

The automotive corporation has officially opened a state-of-the-art paint shop in Kulim to bolster its local production capabilities.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Muslim Pro Partners With Bettr to Introduce Umrah Financing in Malaysia

The lifestyle application has integrated financial services to assist eligible Malaysian Muslims with pilgrimage funding.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Performs Mixed Against Major Currencies Amid US Inflation Anticipation

The local currency saw gains against most peers but weakened against the US dollar as markets await crucial American economic data.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

West River Secures RM22.56 Million Electrical Subcontract in Johor Data Centre

The subsidiary of West River Bhd will undertake electrical works for a new consumer landing station located in the SILC Industrial Area.

🇲🇾💰 Money

MN Holdings Completes Transfer to Bursa Malaysia Main Market

The engineering and infrastructure company has successfully transitioned from the ACE Market to the Main Market.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

MINI Malaysia Launches Limited-Run Desert Night Countryman S Edition

The new special edition SUV draws design inspiration from the Bahrain Grand Prix and features exclusive exterior styling.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Maybank Boosts Capital Reserves With RM4.8 Billion Sukuk Issuance

The banking group has strengthened its Tier 2 capital position following the successful completion of a significant Sukuk Murabahah issuance.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Huawei Opens Pre-orders for Slim MatePad Air in Malaysia

The new tablet features a 12-inch PaperMatte display and integrates advanced AI software for mobile users.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Huawei MatePad Air 2026 Set for Malaysia Launch on 18 August

Huawei's upcoming tablet arrives in Malaysia with a significant preorder bundle offering gifts worth over RM4,000.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

MyIPO Aims To Bridge Malaysia’s Innovation Commercialisation Gap

The Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia is prioritising the transformation of domestic research into market-ready products to improve the nation's innovation output rankings.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

BMW Malaysia and Universiti Malaya Launch Solar EV Battery Charging Hub

A new solar-powered charging station at Universiti Malaya leverages repurposed BMW EV batteries to provide sustainable energy for the campus community.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Selangor Initiates Feasibility Study for New Seawater Desalination Plant

The Selangor state government has commissioned a study to assess the viability of implementing a seawater desalination project by the end of the year.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Tabung Haji Reports RM145.3 Million Loss Linked to 1MDB Investment

The national pilgrimage fund revealed significant financial losses stemming from historical investments in Putrajaya Perdana.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Honor Pad 20 Series Headed to Malaysia With Productivity Focus

Honor’s latest tablet offers a 12.1-inch display and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 performance for local users.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Kia Expands East Malaysia Presence With New Kuching 3S Centre

Operated by Heng Lian, the new Jalan Abell facility supports Kia’s growing network with EV-ready sales and service capabilities.