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French Engineering Giant Segula Technologies Sets Sights on Malaysian Regional Hub
The international engineering firm is establishing a presence in Malaysia with an initial recruitment drive for 50 skilled positions.
George Kent Partners with Extreme Vision to Deploy Agentic AI in Malaysia
The engineering firm is set to distribute Hong Kong-listed Extreme Vision’s autonomous AI solutions across Malaysia and the broader ASEAN market.
Health Ministry Pushes For Integrated Trauma Care Network Nationwide
The Ministry of Health is initiating a strategic overhaul to bridge the long-standing trauma care disparity between Peninsular Malaysia and the Borneo states.
Bursa Malaysia May Mandate Corporate Value Up Programme by 2027
Participation in the exchange’s corporate value enhancement initiative could move from voluntary to compulsory if adoption rates fail to meet expectations.
Netflix Increases Subscription Rates Across All Tiers In Malaysia
The streaming giant has updated its local pricing structure, resulting in monthly cost increases of up to RM7 for Malaysian subscribers.
Energy Stocks Buck Market Trend As Bursa Banking Sector Faces Selling Pressure
While Petronas Chemicals led a charge for energy-linked counters, broad selling pressure on Bursa Malaysia saw financial and insurance stocks retreat.
Anwar Secures New Indian Investment Pledges to Boost Economic Growth
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s latest round of meetings in New Delhi signals a deepening industrial partnership aimed at accelerating Malaysia’s domestic development.
Samaiden Group MD Offloads 10 Million Shares in RM18.5 Million Deal
Group managing director Datuk Ir Chow Pui Hee has trimmed her stake in the renewable energy firm, Bursa Malaysia filings reveal.
Penang Targets Tangible Public Gains From Record RM17.3 Billion Investment Surge
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stresses that record-breaking manufacturing investments must translate into improved local infrastructure and living standards for Penangites.
Formula 1 Return to Sepang Projected to Inject RM1.3 Billion Into Economy
Hosting the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix is expected to provide a significant multi-sector boost to the Malaysian economy this October.
Social Media Dominates News Consumption as Malaysians Pivot Away from Traditional Media
Digital platforms have officially surpassed television and conventional news websites as the primary source of information for the Malaysian public.
Malaysia and India to Launch Dedicated Business Networking Platform
Human Resources Minister R Ramanan has been tasked with spearheading a new initiative to foster bilateral trade and investment between Malaysia and India.
Putrajaya Drafting New Legislation to Overhaul University Campus Politics
The government has initiated formal discussions to replace the decades-old Universities and University Colleges Act with new regulatory frameworks.
Penang Government Hesitates on Legislative Equal Funding for Opposition Constituencies
Chief Minister indicates no immediate plans to codify equal constituency funding into law despite persistent calls for reform.
Selangor Secures RM70 Billion in Investments as Economic Momentum Builds
The state’s industrial and services sectors lead a robust mid-year economic performance, signalling continued growth for Malaysia’s primary economic engine.
Enhanced Seismic Data Boosts Dialog’s Mutiara Cluster Oil Field Development
New high-resolution data from PETRONAS could fast-track operations at Dialog Group’s offshore Sabah asset.
TVET Graduates Urged to Shift from Job Seeking to Job Creation
With 97 percent of TVET graduates securing employment, the Ministry of Youth and Sports is now pushing for a shift toward entrepreneurship.
Malaysia Targets Stronger Regional Ties in Energy and Connectivity
Government officials confirm plans to bolster economic integration with Indonesia and Thailand through strategic cross-border energy and infrastructure initiatives.
Malaysia and Russia Forge New Path for Trade and Investment Cooperation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Vladimir Putin met to discuss expanding bilateral economic ties and strategic investment opportunities.
Malaysian Government Bond Yields Face Upward Pressure Amid Global Market Shifts
Higher global rates and domestic term premiums are driving MGS and GII yields upward ahead of the September FOMC meeting.
Kenanga Maintains 5.3% Growth Forecast Despite July Industrial Slowdown
Analysts remain optimistic about Malaysia’s economic trajectory, banking on resilient electrical and electronics demand to offset broader industrial output dips.
Ringgit Poised for Potential Recovery Ahead of US Federal Reserve Decision
Market analysts suggest the ringgit may strengthen towards the RM4.04 level if the Federal Reserve opts to maintain current interest rates.
MCMC Launches Investigation Into Anthropic’s Alleged Election-Manipulation Claims
The national communications regulator is reviewing reports of AI-driven electoral interference while distancing itself from the alleged operations.
MCMC Addresses Concerns Over Claude AI Allegedly Targeting Malaysian Voters
The communications regulator is investigating claims of political influence by Anthropic’s AI, though it clarifies the matter falls outside its direct oversight.
Limited Edition BYD Atto 3 Performance AWD Hits Malaysian Market
BYD Sime Darby Motors has unveiled an exclusive all-wheel-drive variant of the Atto 3, capped at 69 units to commemorate Malaysia’s 69th Merdeka celebration.
Leapmotor B03X Set for Malaysian Debut in First Half of 2027
BYD Shifts Strategy for Malaysian EV Production to Contract Manufacturing Model
The automotive giant has scrapped plans for a dedicated plant in Perak but maintains that local assembly remains in advanced development.
Asus Launches ROG G1000 Desktop With RTX 5080 in Malaysia
The new flagship desktop from Asus aims at the enthusiast market with high-end hardware and proprietary cooling solutions.
Sustainability Now A Premium Driver In Malaysia’s Shifting Property Market
A new study reveals that nine in ten Malaysians are willing to pay more for homes equipped with sustainable features as climate concerns reshape real estate values.
Ringgit shows resilience despite minor dip against US Dollar
The Malaysian Ringgit maintains a strong regional position even as it experiences a slight softening against the greenback.
