Figma, Motiff Settle Intellectual Property Disputes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Figma and Motiff have reached an agreement to resolve their intellectual property (IP) disputes in the United States (US) and Singapore, effective July 23.

Petronas Ownership Remains Under Federal Govt, Steps Taken To Enhance Participation Of States -- Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ownership of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) remains with the federal government, although steps were taken to enhance the participation of states through strategic collaboration platforms, joint project implementation, and involvement in the value chain, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Study: 89 Pct Of Malaysians Used AI Daily -- Telenor Asia

SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Eighty-nine per cent of Malaysian internet users are using artificial intelligence (AI) daily compared with 75 per cent recorded in 2024, a study by Telenor Asia revealed.

Ringgit Strengthens To 4.18 Vs US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Strong Domestic Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.18 level versus the US dollar, marking its highest point in more than six weeks, buoyed by rising expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut cycle and Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Publicly Reprimands MCOM For Failing To Submit Audited Financials

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Malaysia) has publicly reprimanded MCOM Holdings Bhd for failing to announce its annual audited financial statements (AFS) for the 18-month financial period ended June 30, 2024, by the Oct 31, 2024 deadline.

Pahang Records RM4 Bln Investments In 1h 2025, Highest Among East Coast States

KUANTAN, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Pahang state government has recorded RM4 billion in realised investments in the first half (1H) of 2025, the highest in the East Coast region, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

Over 160,000 BNPL Users Have RM121.8 Mln In Overdue Debt - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- A total of 168,967 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) account holders, or 2.6 per cent of the total 6.5 million users, had outstanding balances as at June 30, 2025, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Risk Mitigation Plan Crucial To Prevent Further Aerotrain Breakdowns - Economist

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Aerotrain services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) resumed operations on July 1 after a 28-month suspension, with the promise of improving connectivity, facilitating smoother passenger movement between terminals, and eliminating disruptions.

Malaysia Plans Specific Water Tariff For Data Centres, Pushes Use Of Recycled Water

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government is working with state regulators to introduce a specific water tariff for data centres and heavy industrial users, while encouraging the adoption of recycled water and district cooling systems to reduce the strain on clean water resources.

Not All Aspects Of Digital, Technology Trade During US Tariff Talks Are Agreeable To Malaysia - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Not all requests from the United States (US) involving aspects of digital trade and technology have been agreed to by Malaysia in the two countries' countervailing trade tariff negotiations, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

REE Set To Boost Negeri Sembilan’s State Revenue From 2027 -- Aminuddin

SEREMBAN, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan state government expects rare earth elements (REE) to make a major contribution to state revenue starting in 2027, the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly was told today. 

APEC Steps Up Efforts To Ensure Ai-Based Economic Transformation Safe, Inclusive And Sustainable

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is stepping up efforts to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming and reshaping economies and societies across the Asia-Pacific is safe, inclusive, and sustainable.