By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) is strengthening its digital and Islamic finance landscape with the launch of a Shariah-compliant blockchain masterplan and new tax incentives, aiming to transform Labuan into a leading digital financial hub.
KUALA LUMPUR, NOV 8 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from NetComm Wireless Pty Ltd (NetComm), a subsidiary of DZS Inc, all of the assets of its enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) business for US$6.5 million in cash together with assumptions of certain liabilities. (US$1=RM4.38)
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s Islamic Digital Asset Centre (IDAC), launched in 2022, has marked major milestones, with digital assets now collectively valued at US$820 million.
KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu government's strategic holding investment company Terengganu Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Terengganu Inc) signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with MB Holding LLC from Oman for the purpose of exploring potential industrial cooperation in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's international reserves stood at US$117.6 billion (US$1 = RM4.40) as of Oct 30, 2024, compared to US$119.6 billion on Oct 15, 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Donald Trump’s re-election as the United States (US) President is expected to accelerate the China Plus One strategy, benefitting Malaysia through higher investments and enhanced export potential, particularly in sectors such as electronics, machinery, and palm oil.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld Malaysia) has announced that, following its participation in a request for proposal process initiated by Boustead Properties Bhd (BProp), it has inked several agreements to develop 10 parcels of freehold land in Selangor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- An increase in investment inflows, improved tax collection relative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and a narrower fiscal deficit are positive catalysts expected to drive Malaysia's economy to grow between 5.0 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2024 and 2025.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the US dollar’s stronger performance and higher United States (US) Treasury yields, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Petronas, through Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), has partnered with Earth Science Analytics (ESA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to accelerate exploration efforts in the Malay Basin and enhance data capabilities of the Petronas myPROdata platform.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Advanced Technology Research Council’s (ATRC) commercialisation arm, VentureOne, has launched SteerAI, which offers an advanced mobility system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that can transform standard industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has drafted several initiatives to transform the agricommodity sector from labour-based to technology-based.
