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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM2.3 billion in approved investments in the medical technology (MedTech) sector from 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, involving 40 projects and creating nearly 4,500 jobs, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- AM Intelligence (AMI), the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform set up by the promoters of Greenko, has announced two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin graphics processing units (GPUs) to be deployed as NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Supply Bill 2027 (Budget 2027) will be tabled for the second reading in the Dewan Rakyat this Friday at 3.30 pm.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian coffee chain OldTown White Coffee has not ruled out a return to Singapore following the announcement of the permanent closure of its Kallang Wave outlet here.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, tracking regional markets after Wall Street’s positive performance overnight, led by megacap technology shares on solid artificial intelligence (AI) investment and earnings momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The development of Carey Island and Midport will not affect the Port of Tanjung Pelepas’ (PTP) role, as each port has its own specialisation and distinct development concept, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Curia Global Inc (Curia), a global contract, development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced a strategic investment to expand its sterile active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing capabilities for steroid and non-steroid products at its facility in Valladolid, Spain.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The 2027 Budget, which will be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat this Friday, has been brought forward to 3:30 pm.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The financial sector has prevented approximately RM1.9 billion in attempted fraudulent transactions in the first half of 2026, surpassing the RM1.2 billion prevented throughout 2025.
By Yeoh Cheng Guan
Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The banking industry and PayNet are working towards introducing industry-wide fraud alert capabilities, with pilot testing involving selected banks targeted for the first half (1H) of 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Guardsquare, a provider of mobile application security, has opened its first physical office in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in Singapore, strengthening its presence in a market where demand for mobile application and API security is growing.
