Digital Economy To Meet Or Exceed Projected 25.5 Pct Contribution To GDP By End-2025 - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia continues to attract investors, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo is confident that the digital economy will meet, or even exceed, the projected 25.5 per cent contribution to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025.

Malaysian Data Centre Market To Further Expand On Demand Surge - CBRE

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The data centre market in Malaysia is growing rapidly and will continue to expand further as the current supply of data centres in the country is still insufficient to cater for the increasing demand, according to CBRE Group Inc.

Malaysia Will See Strongest LNG Production Growth In Short And Medium Term, Says BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, expects Malaysia to see the strongest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production growth in the short and medium term when feed gas supplies from greenfield gas projects become available.

Ringgit Strengthens Amid US Rate Clarity, Malaysia’s Positive Economic Outlook - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has been rising steadily against the US dollar, notably since early July, following greater clarity of the interest rate path of developed countries, especially that of the United States, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Labuan’s Megah Port Management Strengthens Govt Collaboration To Boost Operations

LABUAN, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s containerised port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has increased collaboration with government agencies to ensure seamless port operations.

Etiqa Unveils Malaysia's First Independent EV Repair Network

Capital A To Hold EGM On Oct 14, 2024, For Disposal Of Aviation Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Oct 14, 2024, where the proposed disposal of its aviation business to sister company AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) will be tabled for shareholders’ approval. 

Subang Airport Records 25 Pct Rise In International Passenger Traffic For August

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, also known as Subang Airport (SZB), recorded a 25 per cent rise in international passenger traffic in August 2024, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

HDC Studies New Incentives To Boost Foreign Investments In Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Halal Development Corporation (HDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), is studying and formulating new incentives to boost foreign investment in the halal industry.

Gentrification Of Islamic Finance - More Than Just Shariah Compliance 

LONDON, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Modern-day Islamic finance began to gain a foothold in Malaysia in 1963 with the establishment of the Hajj Pilgrims Savings Corporation (now known as Lembaga Tabung Haji), which is central to the transformation of a Shariah-based financial system in Malaysia.

Insurers, Takaful Operators Must Expand Capacity, Bridge Protection Gaps - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Insurers and takaful operators must expand their capacity and readiness to reduce critical protection gaps and strengthen financial safety nets, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

11x Secures US$24 Mln To Advance AI-Powered Digital Workers, Expand Global Footprint

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- A pioneering AI startup transforming the modern workforce with autonomous digital workers, 11x announced closing a US$24 million Series A funding round. (US$1=RM4.29)