MIGHT Launches Four Strategic Reports To Guide Policymakers, Investors And Industry Players

LANGKAWI, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) has launched four strategic industry reports aimed at guiding policymakers, investors, and industry players in identifying opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Following US Credit Rating Downgrade

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, supported by a weaker US Dollar Index (DXY) which fell 0.71 per cent to 100.376 following a downgrade of the United States government's sovereign credit rating.

Malaysia Poised To Lead EV, Battery Manufacturing Sector In ASEAN -- MARii

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s strong electrical and electronics (E&E) sector positions the nation to lead the electric vehicle (EV) and battery component manufacturing sector to support the growing demands of the regional mobility ecosystem in ASEAN.

Bubbles O2 Plans Expansion Into MENA And ASEAN Markets To Fill Halal Product Gap

By Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (BERNAMA) -- Oxygenated mineral water company, Bubbles O2 Sdn Bhd, plans to penetrate the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and ASEAN markets, which have been identified as having a significant gap in halal product offerings.

LIAM Urges Youth To Take Up RM2.4 Mln Worth Of Life Insurance Starter Packs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has urged young Malaysians and first-time insurance buyers to take advantage of the i-MULA 50 starter pack while funds are still available, with only RM2.4 million remaining for eligible applicants nationwide.

BNM’s 100-bps SRR Cut Gives Room To Assess US Tariff Impact - Moody’s Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The 100-basis point cut in the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) ratio by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) last Thursday is intended to give the Monetary Policy Committee some breathing room to assess the impact of the United States (US)-led tariff shock on exports, said Moody’s Analytics.

Malaysian Workforce, Leaders Back AI To Boost Productivity – Microsoft

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) --  Malaysian workers and business leaders are increasingly aligned in adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, also known as intelligent agents, to enhance productivity and manage rising workloads, according to Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index. 

Data Centre Nexus 2025 Powers Up Malaysia's Digital Future

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has hosted Data Centre Nexus 2025, bringing together 400 stakeholders from across the digital ecosystem to reimagine Malaysia’s role in the global data economy.

Digital Penang, FinHero Partner To Expand Financing Access For MSMEs

GEORGE TOWN, May 7 (Bernama) -- Digital Penang Sdn Bhd and Sisters Inspire Sdn Bhd's fintech solutions provider unit, FinHero, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to financing for Penang’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Scorpius Holdings Eyes Malaysia For Halal Biomanufacturing Expansion 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Scorpius Holdings Inc, a United States (US)-based integrated contract development and manufacturing organisation, is exploring the establishment of a halal-compliant biomanufacturing facility in Malaysia as part of its international expansion strategy.

MDV Powers Malaysia’s Tech Innovation With More Than RM13 Bln Financing, Drives Green, Digital Future

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has emerged as a key enabler of the nation’s innovation and digital transformation agenda, with more than RM13 billion channelled into over 1,000 high-impact, technology-driven projects.

BNM Imposes Penalties Totalling RM35,000 On Merchantrade Asia, JAGS Money

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposed a total of RM35,000 in administrative monetary penalties (AMP) on Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd and JAGS Money Sdn Bhd.