Perodua, UTM Tie Up To Develop Next-generation Electric Vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of next-generation electric vehicles (xEV).

Gradual Salary Adjustment Could Strengthen Malaysia's Credit Profile - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A gradual salary increase will not lead to excessive inflationary pressures, UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said. 

Wolters Kluwer Study: AI's Role In Shaping The Future Of Tax & Accounting Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting (TAA) has unveiled its inaugural global study titled Future Ready Accountant, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving tax and accounting industry.

Selgate, MTT To Develop Balik Pulau's Maiden Private Specialist Hospital

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Selgate Corp Sdn Bhd, through its healthcare arm, Selgate Healthcare Sdn Bhd, has signed a development and lease agreement with MTT Properties and Development Sdn Bhd to build a private specialist hospital in Balik Pulau, Penang.

Ringgit Rebounds To End Higher Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded from yesterday’s loss to close higher against the US dollar on Friday, driven by renewed demand despite the greenback’s positive momentum.

Malaysia Aims To Conclude Digital Economy Framework Agreement This Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN chair Malaysia aims to conclude the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) this year to prepare the Southeast Asian region for digitalisation.

A Net Rise Of 78 Mln New Jobs Created By 2030, Urgent Upskilling Needed -- World Economic Forum

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- About 170 new roles are set to be created and 92 million displaced by 2030, resulting in a net rise of 78 million new jobs, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 5.0 Pct In 2025 - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist. 

Avenacy Reports Strong 2024 Performance, Outlines 2025 Strategic Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Avenacy, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on supplying critical injectable medications, has provided an update on recent business highlights and financial performance for 2024 and outlined its strategic priorities for this year.

Practitioners Society Malaysia Launches Young Practitioners Intiative To Bridge Academic-Industry Gap

SUBANG JAYA, Jan 6 (Bernama) – The PRactitioners Society Malaysia has launched Young Practitioners Malaysia, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academic studies and industry experience in public relations and communications.

Fiuu Drives Innovation, Expands Reach Amid Digital Payments Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The surge in digital payment adoption during the pandemic accelerated the demand for secure and scalable solutions, and Fiuu, an online payment solution provider, was well-positioned to address this need.

Malaysia Must Beef Up Workforce Transformation To Be Future-Ready

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s workforce needs to be strengthened to ensure they are future-ready, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy sectors, said Learning Edge founder Perthpal Singh.