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KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should leverage its strengths to become a producer of globally competitive technologies while preparing a future-ready workforce to capitalise on Asia's economic rise, Strategic Intelligence co-founder Professor Henrik von Scheel said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has secured 416 business events to be held from 2026 to 2030, with a projected estimated economic impact (EEI) of RM3.98 billion, as of June 30, 2026.
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PUTRAJAYA, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Statistics Bill 2026 is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year after completing the administrative process following its approval in Parliament, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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PUTRAJAYA, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has projected 2027’s development expenditure at about RM58 billion, with 70 per cent of the total allocation earmarked for basic development. The proposal is yet to be submitted to the Finance Ministry (MOF).
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, citing robust demand, technology adoption and healthy macroeconomic factors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its position in the global offshore energy value chain, with local engineering and technical teams taking on increasingly complex responsibilities in international project execution.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Before Formula One (F1) cars return to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October, Malaysia's comeback to the championship has already begun online.
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By Kamarul Halim M Kamal
BATU PAHAT, July 27 (Bernama) -- Starting with just six baked potatoes sold outside his home each day, a young entrepreneur has grown his jacket potato business, also known as spud potato, to more than 250 servings daily, following an overwhelming response from customers.
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By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by positive domestic sentiment ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election, although caution ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting capped gains.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (Bahrain GP) in October could provide an economic boost through tourism and related industries.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains a key market for Scoot, the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, driven by sustained demand for leisure and business travel, the airline’s chief commercial officer Calvin Chan said.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said the decision on whether Malaysia will once again host a Formula One (F1) race falls under the purview of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and relevant authorities.