GSMA: Malaysia’s 5G Dual Network To Boost Competition, Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s decision to transition from a Single Wholesale Network to a Dual Network model for 5G deployment is expected to drive competition, attract investment, and accelerate the country’s digital transformation, according to the GSM Association (GSMA).  

Gold Futures Climb Amid Rising Uncertainty After Trump’s Tariff Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose further on Wednesday due to increasing uncertainty following Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement.

Malaysia’s AI Data Centre Development To Be Impacted By Recent US Restrictions -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to face challenges in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres due to the recent restrictions by the United States (US) on AI chip exports, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

MADANI Govt’s Fiscal Discipline boosting Investor Confidence

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Madani government's fiscal discipline has successfully reduced the fiscal deficit from 5.5 per cent in 2022 to 4.1 per cent in 2024, demonstrating a strong recovery in debt reduction and boosting global investor confidence, said an economist. 

Penang Port’s Cargo Handling Increases To 32.33 Mln Fwt In 2024 - Hasbi

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Penang Port continued its excellent performance in cargo handling in 2024, handling 32.33 million freight weight tonnes, an increase of 0.77 per cent.

Malaysia Should Lead ASEAN’s Green Shipping Transition Through Financing, Collaboration, Says Expert

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.

Asean-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit In Kuala Lumpur Empowers Women In Business, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), in collaboration with the ASEAN Youth Organization and with the support of the ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) and Women Leadership Foundation Malaysia, successfully hosted the ASEAN-Japan Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

AEON Bank Enhances Customers’ Digital Banking Experience Through Advanced Shielding Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- AEON Bank, Malaysia’s first Islamic digital bank has enhanced its security features with the introduction of the Mobile Security Platform (MSP), an advanced shielding technology designed to protect its mobile banking application.

PM Anwar’s Bahrain Visit To Strengthen Bilateral Ties And Extend ASEAN Summit Invitation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) – Total trade between Malaysia and Bahrain expanded to RM1.19 billion (US$260 million) in 2024, compared to RM1.5 billion (US$330 million) in 2023.

Grab Delivered RM9.9 Bln To Malaysia’s GDP In 2023 -- EconWorks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Grab’s on-demand services, including ride-hailing and delivery, contributed RM9.9 billion to the Malaysian economy in 2023, according to a new report by local economics consultancy firm EconWorks.

Ambank Group Projects Malaysia’s GDP Growth At 5.1 Pct in 2024, Driven By Domestic Expansion

Sarawak Energy Commissions Malaysia’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage System

KUCHING, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has commissioned Malaysia’s first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Sejingkat Power Plant.