13d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to seize a first-mover advantage in ASEAN’s second wave of hyperscale and artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure, driven by its competitive costs, strong connectivity and established semiconductor ecosystem.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Bermaz Auto Bhd's net profit increased to RM40.51 million in the first quarter ended July 31, 2026, from RM8.27 million in the same quarter last year, supported by higher domestic sales volume for its Mazda models.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Chinese brands are rapidly deepening their footprint in Latin America’s consumer market, with exports from China to the region reaching nearly US$300 billion in 2025, a seven per cent year-on-year increase, according to market intelligence company Euromonitor International. (US$1 = RM4.06)
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Construction services firm SLGC Bhd aims to raise RM29.4 million through an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its planned listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 6.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to strengthen its trade presence in China through the participation of 67 Malaysian companies at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2026, as it seeks to tap growing trade opportunities and expand market access for exporters.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has invested nearly RM570 million in education since 1996 through its PNB Scholarship Programme to develop talent that can contribute to the country's progress.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expanded the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Knowledge Hub into a year-round trade intelligence platform to accelerate the global competitiveness of Malaysian exporters.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook remains resilient, supported by strong manufacturing activity, sustained infrastructure investment and a rapidly expanding data centre sector, said S&P Global Ratings.
15d ago
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should consider establishing a formal information-sharing framework that enables offshore support vessels (OSVs) to serve as an additional “third eye” in safeguarding Malaysia’s waters and critical offshore energy infrastructure, said Perdana Petroleum Bhd.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- An entrepreneurial mindset should be embedded more deeply in Malaysia’s higher education system to develop graduates with long-term employability, moving beyond the traditional focus of preparing them primarily for their first job.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Data centres currently account for 9.28 per cent of total electricity consumption, according to the Energy Commission (ST).
16d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Industries must improve productivity, optimise energy consumption, enhance operational reliability and accelerate their sustainability journey to remain competitive amid rising costs and rapid technological changes.