Jumio Appoints Matt DeLauro As Chief Revenue Officer For Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Jumio, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence, has announced the appointment of Matt DeLauro as Chief Revenue Officer.

Malaysia’s Leading Index Grows 1.1 Pct In July

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Leading Index (LI) grew 1.1 per cent year-on-year in July 2026 to 115.3 points from 114.0 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council To Meet In October - Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia announced the establishment of the Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council in a bid to strengthen halal diplomacy between the two countries, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today.

Bee Breeding Project Generates Income For Kampung Air Merah Community

By Nur Faradilla Mohamad

MERSING, Sept 25 (Bernama) – The implementation of the SejaTi MADANI Programme has had a direct impact on the economy of the Kampung Air Merah community here when the stingless bee breeding project undertaken by 13 participants from the B40 group and asnaf successfully generated sales of RM19,108 in over a year.

Malaysia-Thailand To Leverage Halal, Rubber Strengths To Unlock Higher-value Global Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand should leverage their respective strengths in the halal and rubber industries to create higher-value opportunities beyond bilateral trade and expand into ASEAN and global markets, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

ACC Expands SME Training Across ASEAN To Boost China Market Access

BEIJING, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) is expanding its training programmes across ASEAN to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter the China market, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs), customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce.

AI Enters Halal Industry, But Human Inspectors Remain Essential - Indonesian Trade Attaché

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) could help make halal certification faster and more efficient, but human inspectors remain essential to verify ingredients and production processes, particularly for products with multiple formulations, an Indonesian trade official said today.

Core Proptech Records RM158 Mln In Property Transactions Over Past 12 Months

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Property technology company Core Proptech Sdn Bhd recorded more than RM158 million in property transaction value from over 150 units sold over the past 12 months, bringing its cumulative transaction value since launch to more than RM265 million.

Luno, Halogen Capital, Kenanga Investors In Tie-up To Explore Ringgit-Pegged Stablecoin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Luno Malaysia Sdn Bhd has formed a strategic collaboration with Halogen Capital Sdn Bhd and Kenanga Investors Bhd to explore the use of a fully reserved, ringgit-pegged stablecoin (UMYR) as an on-chain settlement instrument for tokenised money market funds.

Malaysia’s Digital Companies Ready To Compete Globally -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital and tech-based companies have the capability to compete globally and the participation in the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) is a step forward in tapping China’s huge digital economy, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Bangladesh Seeks Malaysia’s Expertise To Boost Halal Exports Into Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is looking to leverage Malaysia’s expertise in halal certification and regulatory standards to strengthen its halal ecosystem and expand its halal exports into the Southeast Asian market, said Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury.

Libya Pavilion At MIHAS 2026 Set To Expand Malaysia-Libya Trade -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Libya Pavilion at the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026) is set to open new avenues for Malaysian and Libyan businesses to expand trade, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).