Bridging Digital Divide Critical To Sabah’s Inclusive Logistics Growth

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s logistics and trade sector can only thrive if efforts to digitalise are matched by strong support for small businesses and rural communities, a regional logistics expert said.

Malaysia's Professional Service Records Highest Productivity Since 2020 - MPC

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Professional Services sector continues to perform well, recording its highest productivity growth in the past five years, reaching RM94,964 per employee this year, compared to RM89,748 in 2023.

FMM Seeks Swift Diplomatic And Domestic Interventions To Counter US Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to intensify its diplomatic and policy response following the United States' announcement of a 25 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian exports.

Malaysia Backs BRICS Call For Responsible AI Governance, ASEAN On Same Path - PM Anwar 

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity.

Anwar Arrives In Brazil For BRICS Summit

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit hosted by Brazil.

PM Anwar To Reinforce Importance Of Multilateralism, Inclusive World Order At BRICS Summit

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to reinforce the importance of multilateralism amid a rapidly polarising global landscape and Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to a more balanced, inclusive world order at the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6-7.

Horizon3.ai Secures US$100 Mln Series D Funding To Lead Autonomous Security Revolution

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Horizon3.ai, the company behind the NodeZero Autonomous Security Platform, has raised US$100 million in a Series D funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from SignalFire, Craft Ventures, and 9Yards Capital. (US$1=RM4.23)

AEM Meeting In July To Fast-track ASEAN DEFA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) – Malaysia will convene a special ASEAN Economic Ministerial (AEM) meeting in Bangkok at the end of July to accelerate progress on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).

Foreign Investors Pull RM6.21 Bln From Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net selling in Asian markets for a third consecutive week, recording an outflow of RM6.21 billion, or US$1.47 billion, significantly higher than the previous week’s outflow of US$170.8 million (US$1=RM4.23).

Sub-regional Initiatives Such As IMT-GT, BIMP-EAGA Have Borne Fruit While Complementing Asean Economic Community Ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly but proven to be vital complements to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity.

TNB Delivers Operational Excellence While Strengthening Its Impact On Communities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia advances its ambition to become a regional digital hub, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continues to power critical infrastructure for the sector.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.