Lantronix, Aerora Team Up To Advance Edge AI In Drones, Robotics

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc, a global provider of compute and connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a collaboration with Aerora to deliver Edge artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions aimed at advancing drone, robotics and surveillance technologies.

WEF Report: 65 Pct Of Countries Improve Energy Transition Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 Energy Transition Index showed the fastest progress since pre-COVID-19, with 65 per cent of surveyed countries improving and 28 per cent advancing across all core dimensions of energy system performance -- security, sustainability and equity.

Tellus Power Forms Joint Venture To Launch EV Charging Manufacturing In UAE

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Global electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited (Tellus Power) has signed a joint venture agreement with BinHendi Holding and SFE Group to establish one of the first EV charging equipment manufacturing companies in the Middle East.

Fiscal Reform To Balance Fiscal Sustainability, Social Equity - Treasury Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal reform initiatives, including expanding the Sales and Services Tax (SST) scope and rationalising electricity and diesel subsidies, are aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability while protecting lower-income groups and essential sectors.

JS-SEZ Draws Global Investor Interest As Johor Emerges ASEAN Gateway

JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is drawing increasing interest from international investors, particularly from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe, as Johor positions itself as a strategic gateway to the ASEAN market.

Iran-Israel Conflict Poses Limited Economic Risk To Malaysia - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Iran-Israel conflict poses limited direct economic risk to Malaysia, given the country’s minimal trade exposure to the region and historical evidence that oil price surges linked to conflicts tend to be short-lived, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Petronas Signs Production Sharing Contract For Suriname's Block 66

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) subsidiary, Petronas Suriname E&P BV has inked a production sharing contract (PSC) with Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname NV and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Paradise Oil Company NV (POC) for Block 66 offshore Suriname.

Meltwater Scoops Six Comparably Awards Based On Employee Feedback

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has received six Comparably Awards in 2025, underscoring its continued momentum and commitment to building a high-performing, people-first culture.

ConocoPhillips Eyes Investment In Sabah, Reaffirms Commitment To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- United States oil giant ConocoPhillips has set its sights on potential investments in Sabah while reaffirming its long-term commitment to Malaysia.

Energy Transition: ASEAN Countries Urged To Tap Regional, International Cooperation

By Ammar Shafiq Hamzah

KUCHING, June 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries should take advantage of the various cooperation opportunities and support offered by regional and international partners to advance the transition to renewable energy.

Prasarana Champions Sustainable City Living Through TOD

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- As urban mobility becomes increasingly unsustainable amid growing populations and emissions, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is rising to the challenge by focusing on transit-oriented development (TOD) — a model that clusters residential, commercial, and civic spaces within walking distance of public transport hubs.

Aviation Experts Convene In Penang For ASEAN Aviation Sustainability Workshop

GEORGE TOWN, June 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 88 aviation experts from the region and Europe gathered here for the ASEAN Workshop on Aviation Sustainability - Operational Improvements and Efficiency Gains to discuss various aviation-related topics, including a focus on carbon emission measurements and airspace efficiency.