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KUALA LUMPUR, AUG 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well placed to benefit from the global artificial intelligence (AI)-driven structural shift, underpinned by its position as the world’s sixth-largest semiconductor exporter, growing specialisation in higher-value semiconductor manufacturing and growing appeal as a destination for digital infrastructure.
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KOTA KINABALU, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is encouraging Sabah entrepreneurs to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Exhibition (MIHAS) 2026 and register for the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised in conjunction with the exhibition.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) – Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s (Khazanah) Jelawang Capital and the Retirement Fund Inc’s (KWAP) Dana Perintis anchored the venture stage, channelling RM588 million into startups across the consumer, digital, agritech and edtech sectors in 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) deployed RM7.158 billion in patient capital to build the industries behind a 'Made by Malaysia' economy, where domestic enterprises own the higher rungs of global production rather than simply assembling products at its base.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can expect to see the benefits of the Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) materialise as the deployment of the RM120 billion in committed funds accelerates, with a significant amount of work already underway for 2026 and 2027.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have together backed up Bumiputera firms through procurement, growth capital, public listings and capability-building initiatives under the Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) agenda.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP), which is entering its third year, saw government-linked investment companies (GLICs) allocating and deploying RM 20.3 billion domestically.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market has an important role to play in supporting the nation's next phase of semiconductor growth as the country positions itself to capture opportunities arising from the reorganisation of global semiconductor supply chains.
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LABUAN, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The 18-hole Labuan International Golf Club (LIGC), which has hosted Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) championships co-sanctioned by the Asian Development Tour (ADT), is among five strategic assets being offered by Labuan Corporation for lease and development.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, tracking mixed performances across regional markets as investor sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over rising oil prices, driven by the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots and will implement stricter screening for all active pilots, going beyond current industry practice.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Theta Edge Bhd's share price surged 10.56 per cent on Friday morning after its joint venture (JV) with Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) (the MRCB-Theta Edge JV) won a RM3.03 billion contract for the construction of the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT).