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🇲🇾🤖 AI

Malaysian Investors Lead Global Shift Toward AI-Driven Financial Management

A new report reveals that the majority of affluent Malaysians are embracing artificial intelligence for investments, though many remain cautious about removing human oversight.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

HONOR Malaysia Confirms Upcoming Arrival of New Pad 20 Tablet Series

The new tablet lineup is set to succeed the previous generation with enhanced AI features and hardware improvements.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Financial AI Adoption

Local affluent investors are integrating AI into their financial strategies at a rate of 85%, significantly outpacing the global average.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia To Host Over 1,000 Delegates For 2026 Maritime Week

The five-day maritime convention aims to bolster Malaysia's status as a key regional hub for logistics and shipping.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Bank Negara Malaysia International Reserves Dip Slightly In July

Malaysia’s international reserves saw a modest decline last month, marking the first such decrease since earlier this spring.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

Puspakom Deploys AI for Rapid Undercarriage Vehicle Inspections

The national inspection company has integrated AI technology to cut undercarriage assessment times by 90 percent.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

Malaysia Sets August Dates for AI Malaysia Takeover 2026

The Ministry of Digital and MyDIGITAL Corporation will host a two-day event in Kuala Lumpur to advance national digital readiness.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Foreign Investors Withdraw RM437 Million From Bursa Malaysia

Foreign institutions turned to net sellers on the local bourse last week following a brief period of buying interest.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Gains Ground As US Labour Market Data Disappoints

The local currency strengthened against the US dollar this morning following a weaker-than-anticipated non-farm payrolls report.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Maintenance Worker Dies in Fatal Accident at Kuala Langat Power Plant

A 34-year-old contract worker has died following a suspected fall into a water tank during maintenance operations.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Proton Shatters Malaysia’s Annual EV Sales Record in Just Seven Months

The national carmaker has surpassed the previous full-year record with five months remaining in 2026.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Gains Ground Following Softer United States Employment Data

The Malaysian ringgit strengthened against the US dollar during Monday morning trading following weak US non-farm payrolls data.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Perodua Dominates July 2026 Vehicle Registrations as Toyota Hits Annual High

Malaysia’s national carmaker records a significant monthly increase, leading a competitive market as JPJ releases the latest registration data.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Proton eMas 5 Dominates July 2026 EV Sales in Malaysia

The Proton eMas 5 cements its position as Malaysia’s best-selling electric vehicle, shifting 2,402 units in July.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Perodua Bezza Leads July 2026 Sales as e.MAS 5 Makes History

Malaysia’s automotive landscape sees a milestone as an electric vehicle breaks into the overall top ten monthly registration rankings.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Hong Leong Industries Invests RM420 Million in Johor Facility

Guocera is upgrading its manufacturing capabilities in Kluang to boost growth through new production technology.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Malaysia EV Market Records Triple-Digit Growth in July 2026

Electric vehicle registrations in Malaysia rose by 148.5% year-on-year, with the Proton e.MAS 5 maintaining its position as the top-selling EV.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Pentamaster Shares Dip Despite Strong Earnings Growth and AI Momentum

The Penang-based firm reports a significant jump in quarterly net profit as factory automation demand offsets softness in its test equipment division.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Three Rescued After Tree Collapses on Vehicle in George Town

Emergency responders successfully extracted three individuals trapped inside a Perodua Ativa following a tree fall incident on Jalan Macalister.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia Awaits US Decision Following Forced-Labour Tariff Discussions

Minister Johari Ghani confirms that talks with Washington regarding trade tariffs and industrial capacity are now complete.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

Puspakom Deploys AI to Streamline Commercial Vehicle Undercarriage Inspections

The new AI-assisted inspection system significantly reduces processing time for commercial vehicles from ten minutes down to just one.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Xiaomi Introduces Redmi A7 Entry-Level Smartphone In Malaysia

The new budget-friendly device arrives in September featuring a 120Hz display and a 5,200mAh battery for under RM500.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Amazon Funds Major Private Gas Power Plant in Texas

The tech giant is financing a large-scale private gas plant to support its expanding data centre operations.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

TalentCorp Hosts Largest Jelajah AI MyMahir Session in Bandar Utama

Over 400 participants joined the latest AI education initiative held at SJK (C) Puay Chai 2.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Authorities Investigate Viral Video of Passenger Leaning Out of Moving Alza

Kajang police are actively identifying individuals involved in a reckless traffic incident captured on camera.

🇲🇾📡 Telco

U Mobile Launches Innovation Hub to Advance 5G-Advanced and AI Technologies

The new Enterprise Innovation Platform serves as a research and development centre for local businesses to explore next-generation connectivity and artificial intelligence.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Xiaomi Malaysia Launches Redmi 17 Series Starting From RM699

The new budget-friendly Redmi 17 series is now available in Malaysia, offering both 4G and 5G connectivity options.

🇲🇾💰 Money

EPF Increases Shareholding in AMMB Holdings Following Market Acquisition

The national retirement fund has strengthened its position in the banking group by acquiring over nine million shares.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Rapid KL Announces Fourth Annual Eksplorasi Merdeka Event

The rail and bus network-based competition returns this September to celebrate Malaysia’s National Month.

🇲🇾💰 Money

IOI Properties Receives Regulatory Green Light for Major REIT Listing

The Securities Commission Malaysia has officially approved IOI Properties Group Berhad to list its new real estate investment trust on the Main Market.