China’s Runjian Praises Malaysia’s AI Initiatives, Investment Climate

NANNING (China), Sept 16 (Bernama) -- China’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider, Runjian Co Ltd, has praised the Malaysian government’s support for artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and its investment in the two data centres it is operating in the country.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Outperforms Singapore, Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth performance in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) remained resilient despite geopolitical and global trade uncertainties, outperforming several ASEAN countries, including Singapore and Thailand 

Farm Fresh Optimistic On Profit Growth With Expansion In Asean Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Johor-based dairy product specialist Farm Fresh Bhd remains optimistic about its profit growth next year, supported by steady progress in both local and overseas projects.

Prudential Appoints Kelvin Ang To Lead Life Business In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has appointed Malaysian industry veteran Kelvin Ang as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of its life business in Malaysia.

ASEAN’s Diversity Key To Trade Resilience -- Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on the right track in terms of trade, growth and investment, with intra-bloc diversity underpinning resilience, said Prof Dr Peter Mayer, adjunct professor of International Economics at University Polytech Malaysia and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

MDEC DEX CONNEX 2025 Secures Over RM1 Bln In Digital Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s (MDEC) 2025 edition of DEX CONNEX has secured more than RM1 billion in estimated digital export opportunities, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as ASEAN’s leading digital hub.

Ringgit Ends Lower Ahead Of BNM's MPC Meeting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended on a low note on Tuesday as market sentiments remained cautious, with traders bracing for Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday to gauge the latest economic assessments.

Johor Must Lead In Orange Economy To Drive Creative Industries – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Johor must position itself as a leader in the Orange Economy, encompassing creative and cultural industries such as media, design, technology and the arts, to drive innovation, high-value jobs and exports, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

ASEAN Poised To Lead Global Creative Economy – Wilson Ugak

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is on track to drive a US$1 trillion (RM4.32 trillion) digital economy by 2030, backed by its youth, talent and market demand, said Deputy Digital Minister, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong.

Malaysia's Success In Lifting Millions From Poverty Often Overlooked -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s success in lifting millions out of poverty, without creating permanent slums, is often overlooked.

Ascend Airways Malaysia Optimistic On ACMI Business With Operations Targeted For Mid-November

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Ascend Airways Malaysia is confident of the prospects of its aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) business, with operations targeted to commence by mid-November this year in line with rising demand and interest in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.

MATTA Targets More Than RM250 Mln Sales At 57th MATTA Fair

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) aims to achieve more than RM250 million in sales during the upcoming 57th National MATTA Fair, driven by the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a surge in intra-ASEAN travel demand.