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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must move beyond debating whether to “adopt or adapt” to artificial intelligence (AI) and instead focus on doing both effectively to secure the country’s digital future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
By M. Saraswathi
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a landmark visit to Ethiopia as Malaysia is set to intensify engagement with the African continent through the headquarters of the African Union in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The healthcare and insurance/takaful industries have reactivated the Grievance Mechanism Committee (GMC) with the support of the Health Ministry and Bank Negara Malaysia, bringing together medical professionals, hospitals, insurers, takaful operators, and regulators to address systemic claims challenges.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- National oil and gas company Petronas has announced that a natural gas project in Suriname has been deemed commercially viable.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) proposed basic medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) product is being finalised this year, with a pilot to begin next year as part of a strategy to address medical inflation and rising insurance premiums.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The government has decided to impose a moratorium on the export of raw rare-earth elements (REE) for a short-term phase from 2025 to 2027 to support the development of the midstream industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The 26th session of the United Nations (UN) Tourism General Assembly concluded with the adoption of the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, marking a major milestone in strengthening global cooperation in the sector for the next 50 years.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The revised Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers (FTFC) policy document will enable financial service providers (FSP) to take appropriate action to understand vulnerable consumers better and provide the necessary assistance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) spokesperson.
From Amanina Mohamad Yusof
SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia seeks a stronger role in global halal logistics, major port operator Westports Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing halal food and beverage market, projected to reach US$217.10 billion by 2034.(US$1 = RM4.18).
From Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar
SHANGHAI, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has launched the CIDB Holdings (CIDBH) Information Centre in Shanghai to strengthen standards compliance, transparency and trust in Malaysia–China trade relations, particularly within the construction sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Titanbay, one of Europe’s fastest-growing private market infrastructure platforms, has announced a partnership with Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street), a global private market investment firm with over US$62 billion in assets under management. (US$1=RM4.19)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The design and concept of the base Medical and Health Insurance/Takaful (MHIT) product, which are expected to be finalised by the end of this year, has received encouraging feedback from members of the consultative council.
