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MELAKA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) hopes that more independent digital talent or ‘freelancers’ among graduates of higher education institutions will be produced through the MOHE-MDEC Global Outsourcing Talent (GOT) programme in the future.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) has trained and certified 1,253 engineers through the Digital Engineering and Prototyping (DEP) Professional Certification Programme since its inception in 2020.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Inkia Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Kallpa, has received environmental approval for the expansion of its solar power plant currently under construction in Southern Peru, a global solar resource hub.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Foodpanda Malaysia hopes the government will maintain gig-worker-focused funding in Budget 2025, similar to previous initiatives to help them thrive.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sector registered a 4.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth with total sales of RM149.2 billion in August 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Loob Holding Sdn Bhd, the owner of tea brand Tealive, has signed a master franchise agreement with Dubai-based conglomerate Eureka Restaurant and Café to bring the brand into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 -- The estate of the late Tan Sri Teh Hong Piow and Consolidated Teh Holdings Sdn Bhd will reduce their stake in Public Bank Bhd to 10 per cent over five years from the current 23.4 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have successfully concluded the negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to eliminate or reduce tariffs, lower trade barriers, foster private-sector collaboration, and create new investment opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd’s net interest margin (NIM) for the third quarter of 2024 (3Q2024) is expected to surpass the 1.89 per cent recorded in the second quarter, driven by a recent 10 basis points (bps) reduction in board fixed deposit rates and easing deposit competition, among other factors.
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail & Rosmalis Anuar
VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) has outlined several key initiatives that will be highlighted during Malaysia's chairmanship next year, including an initial public offering (IPO) framework for the 10-member bloc.
SINGAPORE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3 economies should, in the near term, remain vigilant against the risks associated with a resurgence in inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a global growth slowdown, which could challenge the resilience of the region's financial system.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government should increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, skills development, and greater economic inclusivity in the upcoming Budget 2025, said Learning Edge, a talent development organisation.
