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KUCHING, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's robust economic expansion, marked by strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), highlights the success of ongoing economic reforms as well as surging investor confidence, said Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has climbed seven rungs to 27th place out of 70 economies in the IMD World Digital and AI Ranking (WDAIR) 2026 from 34th place last year, becoming the second-highest-ranked country in ASEAN after Singapore.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for the second half of 2026 (2H 2026) is expected to remain positive, with domestic demand continued to be supported by employment gains, targeted fiscal support and ongoing investment activities, according to World Bank Group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has partnered with seven financial institutions to expand financing opportunities for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the National E-Invoice Financing Exchange (NEFX).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd has given top priority to strengthening the national grid, fully recognising that grid readiness is crucial to ensuring Malaysia’s economic certainty and fulfil the nation’s energy and industrial objectives.
By Linda Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could potentially position Malaysia as a hub for the regional digital economy and give local firms easier access to ASEAN’s more than 680 million consumers, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downward trend at midday on Tuesday despite positive sentiment among regional peers.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- SoftBank Group Corp and Grab Holdings Ltd on Monday announced the signing of joint development agreements in connection with plans for US$1.85 billion (US$1=RM4.06) initial combined seed capital to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Malaysia with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The SoftBank-led consortium’s investment in an artificial intelligence (AI) platform in Malaysia reflects global confidence in the country’s potential to develop and use AI, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- Scicom (MSC) Bhd is accelerating its international government technology (GovTech) expansion, leveraging a public-private financing model designed to help sovereign governments modernise border security without heavy upfront capital expenditure.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The future of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), whether to retain, expand or relocate it, must be determined through a comprehensive assessment of its economic viability, operational capacity and long-term benefits to Sabah, said the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang government has allocated RM4.5 million in its 2027 budget to support technology startups, accelerate digitalisation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the state's economy.
