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Shariah Investment Models Evolve Amid Rapid Artificial Intelligence Integration

Bursa Malaysia highlights the growing importance of Islamic finance frameworks as digital technologies redefine the modern investment landscape.

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Capital A Reports Growth Across Engineering, Logistics and Travel Divisions

Investment holding company Capital A Bhd has posted positive second-quarter performance figures across its primary business units.

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Perodua Slashes Prices On Axia Lineup By Up To RM4,700

The national automaker has reduced the retail price of its popular Axia models as part of an effort to ease cost pressures for Malaysian consumers.

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APU Students Create Adaptive AI Evacuation System for Emergencies

An award-winning smart evacuation project uses edge AI and IoT to navigate building occupants to safety in real time.

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Unisem Reports Record Quarterly Revenue of US$143 Million

Increased revenue and improved operational execution have led analysts to upgrade earnings forecasts for the semiconductor firm through 2027.

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Government Weighs EV Sales Levy to Expand Nationwide Charging Network

Malaysia is considering a new levy on electric vehicle sales to address the lack of sufficient public charging infrastructure.

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Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026 Opens Registration for Regional Startup Growth

The upcoming summit aims to connect Malaysian entrepreneurs with key investors and partners to foster regional expansion.

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TNG Digital Shifts Strategy as Non-Payment Revenue Hits Record High

TNG Digital has officially moved beyond its origins as a payments provider, with over half of the company's revenue now generated from non-payment services.

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SAP Names Ellian Teo as New Managing Director for Malaysia

The enterprise software giant has appointed a industry veteran to steer its local operations with a focus on cloud and artificial intelligence.

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HONOR Watch 6 Launches In Malaysia With 17-Day Battery Life

The latest HONOR smartwatch arrives in Malaysia featuring an AMOLED display, robust fitness tracking, and extended battery performance.

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Ringgit Stays Flat Against US Dollar Amid Strong American Manufacturing Data

The local currency holds steady as robust US factory sentiment fuels speculation regarding potential interest rate hikes.

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Grab Raises Annual Revenue Outlook Amid Strong Southeast Asian Demand

The regional super-app lifted its profit and sales forecasts despite rising fuel costs and intensifying market competition.

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Maybank Consolidates Ownership of Etiqa in RM4.83 Billion Acquisition

The banking giant is set to acquire the remaining stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings to gain full control of its regional insurance and takaful operations.

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BSN Credit Cardholders Can Claim RM8 Voucher on TikTok Shop

BSN credit card users can enjoy an RM8 discount on TikTok Shop during the upcoming 8.8 Live Madness sale.

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Government Calls for Careful Review of E-commerce Pricing Strategies

Malaysia is evaluating whether low prices on digital marketplaces constitute anti-competitive behavior or standard market practice.

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Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Rising Treasury Yields

The local currency depreciated against the greenback and other major currencies as market sentiment shifted following an increase in US bond yields.

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Alibaba Launches New AI Model With Enhanced Coding And Reasoning Power

The tech giant has introduced an updated artificial intelligence model designed to improve performance in programming and logical analysis tasks.

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Proton e.MAS 5 Electric SUV Debuts In Nepal Market

Proton has expanded its international electric vehicle footprint with the launch of the e.MAS 5 in Nepal.

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Chubb Appoints Gurudutt Joglekar as Country President for Malaysia

Insurance industry veteran Gurudutt Joglekar has been tapped to lead Chubb’s Malaysian operations.

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Retailers Anticipate Economic Boost From Potential Malaysian F1 Return

A retail industry group suggests that the revival of Formula One in Malaysia could significantly stimulate spending for local small businesses.

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Oregon State University Researchers Deploy AI Cameras to Track Bumblebee Activity

New research initiative utilizes artificial intelligence technology to improve the monitoring of bumblebee populations.

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Merchantrade Money Integrates With Google And Samsung Wallets

The e-wallet provider becomes the first non-bank entity in Malaysia to enable direct digital payments through major mobile platforms.

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Wise Connects to Malaysia’s National Payments Network

The international money transfer platform has completed an integration with the PayNet system to enhance its local service capabilities.

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Bank Negara Reports Resilient Credit Growth As Business Lending Accelerates

Malaysia’s banking sector shows stability as credit demand remains steady, led by a notable rise in business financing throughout June.

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China settles Malaysian fruit trade payment outside of SWIFT system

A recent transaction for fruit exports marks a shift in how China handles cross-border payments with Malaysia.

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Wise Secures Direct Access to Malaysian Payments Infrastructure

The international money transfer provider has integrated with Malaysia's national payments network.

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AirTrunk Finalises Funding for Major Malaysian Data Centre Project

The data centre operator has locked in a significant green loan to support its expanding infrastructure footprint in Malaysia.

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Delta Electronics Expands Presence in Malaysia with New Johor Bahru Office

The electronics manufacturer is increasing its footprint in Malaysia through a new regional office and a focus on AI infrastructure.

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Majority of Malaysians to Cut Back if Gig Service Prices Rise

A recent survey reveals that most consumers would scale back or cease their use of food delivery and e-hailing services if costs were to increase.

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Malaysia Launches Inaugural Autonomous Vehicle Control Centre in Cyberjaya

The new facility marks a significant infrastructure milestone for the nation's developing autonomous vehicle sector.