US Move To Ease Curbs On Chip Exports An Opportunity For Malaysia's AI And Data Centre Sectors

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump's plan to rescind the Biden-era artificial intelligence (AI) chip export rule presents opportunities for Malaysia to expand its AI chip industry and booming data centre sector.

BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$118.7 Bln As At April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserves expanded to US$118.70 billion as at April 30, 2025, from US$118.40 billion on April 15, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Affin Gets A3 Rating With Stable Outlook From Moody's

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Affin Group has received its first international credit rating of A3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s Ratings.

Public Gold Appointed Key Distributor For Emirates Gold-Branded Bullion In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Public Gold Marketing (Public Gold) has inked two strategic collaborations with Emirates Gold DMCC (Emirates Gold), a gold refineries and bullion manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Malaysia, Arm Rev Up IC Design Capabilities For Local Companies Via Engagement Session

PUCHONG, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, in collaboration with the semiconductor company Arm, today kicked off its engagement session with over 20 local companies in its effort to shift Malaysia towards front-end integrated circuit (IC) microchip design. 

Govt's Boost To SJPP Guarantee Schemes Timely, Execution Crucial - SBF

KUCHING, May 6 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to raise guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billion is a timely move to strengthen business confidence and enhance liquidity among Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

YPA Must Serve As Valued-added Arm Of AIPA - Johari Abdul

KLANG, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Young Parliamentarians Of AIPA (YPA) must serve as a value-added arm of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) by contributing bold and innovative ideas to secure long-term prosperity in the region, said AIPA president Tan Sri Johari Abdul.

AT&S Ready For High-volume Production At RM5 Bln Plant In Kulim

KULIM, May 5 (Bernama) – Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (AT&S), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end integrated circuit (IC) substrates and printed circuit boards, is now ready for high-volume manufacturing at its newly completed campus at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), Kedah.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

US Tariff: Govt To Boost SJPP Guarantee Schemes By RM1 Bln To Assist SME Exporters

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to raise government guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billion to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are affected following the United States (US) tariff announcement to secure loans from commercial banks.

Foreign Investors Continue Buying Streak On Bursa Malaysia With RM853.8 Mln Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued their streak of net inflows on Bursa Malaysia, extending to a two-week buying streak, recording a net inflow of RM853.8 million, marking the first consecutive weeks of net foreign inflows since September 24.

Maxis Launches Major Fibre Network Expansion In Penang, Eyes 100,000 Homes By 2027

BATU KAWAN, May 2 (Bernama) -- Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telecommunications provider, today marked a significant milestone with the official launch of its large-scale fibre network expansion in Penang, aiming to connect over 100,000 homes across the state by 2027.