Economic

Highway Construction Drives National Economic Growth - Malaysian Highway Authority

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) — The construction of highways continues to play an important role in stimulating the country’s economic growth through job creation, support for supply chains, and business opportunities, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

Govt Rental Cut Eases Costs For Small Traders, Signals Support For SMEs - SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Rental rate reduction for premises under all federal government agencies, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, aims to help small traders lower operating costs.

Malaysia, Cambodia Deepen Trade, Investment Links Via MCBA-FASMEC Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Cambodia are stepping up business cooperation, expanding opportunities across ASEAN and boosting cross-border partnerships, trade and investment.

Gauth Rolls Out Live Tutor AI Feature In Three Southeast Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Gauth, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered study assistance, has announced the regional rollout of its Live Tutor feature, with Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines among the first markets to debut the service.

MIDA, AIXTRON Ink Deal To Build Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) inked an agreement with AIXTRON SE, a provider of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry, to build a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026.

Levoit Singapore Partners SPCA For Pet-Friendly Air Quality Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Levoit Singapore, an award-winning home wellness brand, has partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Singapore to launch the “Home for Paws, Air for All” campaign in conjunction with National Pet Month.

MATRADE Partners Netherland's CBI To Empower Malaysian SME Export Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has partnered with the Dutch government agency, the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI), to integrate CBI’s European Market Intelligence (MI) resources into the MADANI Digital Trade Platform (MDTP) under a digital partnership programme.

Marriott, Maritime Waterfront Rebrand Bertam Resort As The Bertam

KEPALA BATAS, May 5 (Bernama ) -- Marriott International has partnered with Maritime Waterfront Suites Sdn Bhd to rebrand Bertam Resort under the Tribute Portfolio brand as The Bertam, ushering in a new chapter for the hospitality sector on mainland Penang.

EarthDaily Launches Six Satellites For Daily Global Monitoring

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- EarthDaily Analytics (EarthDaily) has successfully launched six EarthDaily Constellation satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission, marking a key step toward delivering daily global measurement of planetary change.

Holafly for Business Sees Rising Demand For Enterprise Travel Connectivity Solutions 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Holafly for Business noted that companies are increasingly adopting more integrated connectivity solutions for employees travelling abroad, as reliance on public WiFi and traditional roaming networks raises operational and security risks.

TII Technology Acquired By OPAQUE To Advance Confidential AI

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has announced that its advanced cryptographic artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have been acquired by OPAQUE, a San Francisco-based confidential AI company.

Shah Alam Sports Complex Project Value Remains At RM2.94 Bln

SHAH ALAM, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Shah Alam Sports Complex (KSSA) development is proceeding as planned with the committed value remaining at RM2.94 billion despite concerns over potential cost increase following the global supply crisis.