From Harlina Samson
SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the centre of its industrial policy, making it a key instrument of economic transformation to build a highly skilled and well-paid workforce.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government is studying measures to expedite payments for services rendered as well as strengthen financing access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including through contract- and invoice-based financing.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- A majority, or 56 per cent, of chief economists surveyed expected the global economic outlook to remain stable or improve, a sharp improvement from May, when 89 per cent projected conditions to weaken, said the World Economic Forum (WEF) in its latest Chief Economists’ Outlook - September 2026.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The WAIC Connect Innovation Industry Matchmaking session earlier this month brought Malaysian government and industry stakeholders together with Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies to explore potential collaborations based on local business and sector needs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government is looking to strengthen Malaysia’s research and development (R&D) ecosystem through more market-driven funding mechanisms and closer industry collaboration, said Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) maintained its “overweight” call on the energy sector, following the government’s decision to accelerate the adoption of the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced that Colombia’s former President, Iván Duque Márquez, has been named Chair of the newly created Technical Expert Panel (TEP) Advisory Group, established to complement the work of the TEP on Carbon Accounting.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should keep expenditure policy growth-supportive while preserving gradual fiscal consolidation, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
From Harlina Samson
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesday is aimed at deepening economic ties, advancing digital trade frameworks and highlighting the importance of technical talent development.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- AmFIRST Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFIRST REIT) unit holders today approved the proposed RM331 million disposal of Menara AmBank, paving the way for the REIT to pursue new acquisitions, including hospital-related assets.
TANJONG MALIM, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The development of the Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park, covering an area of 178.8 hectares with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.4 billion, is targeted to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2029.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) on hold at 2.75 per cent at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in November.
