ASEAN Must Strengthen Cybersecurity As Digital Adoption Grows - AWS

LAS VEGAS, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries, including Malaysia need stronger cyber protection as the region accelerates digital adoption, said Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Identis Debuts At Trustech, Marking Matica Group’s Evolution

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Identis, a global leader in secure identity and payment technologies, officially made its global debut, marking the evolution of the Matica Group and combining decades of experience with a renewed vision for the digital era.

Gold Keeps Shining, But The Spark To Hit US$5,000 Isn’t There Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- When Bernama first reported in March that gold had caught fire and could potentially climb towards US$5,000 per troy ounce by year-end, the precious metal was already rewriting the record books. 

OKI Expands Smart Projection Assembly System Across Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Oki Electric Industry (OKI), Japan's leading information and telecommunication manufacturer, has launched its Projection Assembly System in Thailand and Indonesia to support assembly and quality inspection processes, accelerating the digital transformation (DX) of manufacturing sites.

Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.

AWS, HUMAIN To Deploy 150,000 AI Accelerators In Saudi Arabia’s First AI Zone 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS), an Amazon.com Inc company, and HUMAIN, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, announced plans to provide, deploy and manage up to 150,000 artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators in a new data centre facility known as an “AI Zone” in Riyadh.

Johor Steps Up Enforcement, Foreign-Run Business Compounds Surge To RM180,000

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Enforcement actions against foreign-run businesses operating without licences across Johor’s 16 local authorities (PBTs) recorded a significant increase this year, with the value of compounds rising sharply, from RM30,000 in 2024 to RM180,000 in 2025.

Malaysia Should Adopt And Adapt AI To Secure Digital Future - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must move beyond debating whether to “adopt or adapt” to artificial intelligence (AI) and instead focus on doing both effectively to secure the country’s digital future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Malaysia-US ART Supports Stable Trade-- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) is a sovereign, rules-based mechanism that reinforces Malaysia’s ability to sustain stable, predictable commercial ties with major economies, especially at a time when unilateral tariff actions are becoming the norm.

Sovereignty, Policy Autonomy, National Interests Remain Fully Protected Under ART - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated that Malaysia’s sovereignty, policy autonomy and national interests remain fully protected under the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

UPAD Deploys ‘Rakija Pit’ To Keep Bots Out Of High-Demand Concerts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- UPAD, a fintech-driven ticketing startup, has rolled out a novel anti-bot protocol called Rakija Pit, designed to identify and quarantine automated ticket purchases during high-demand events.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Strong Economic Data Lifts Investor Confidence

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Monday, supported by improving domestic and global economic data that reinforced investor confidence in Malaysia’s near-term growth outlook.