Study: 89 Pct Of Malaysians Used AI Daily -- Telenor Asia

SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Eighty-nine per cent of Malaysian internet users are using artificial intelligence (AI) daily compared with 75 per cent recorded in 2024, a study by Telenor Asia revealed.

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

CPO Futures Close Higher On Slow Rise In Stock Levels, Strong Export Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, extending last week’s rally, supported by a slower-than-expected rise in stock levels and strong export performance, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Malaysia Confident Of Meeting All Targets at World Expo 2025 Osaka

From Christine Lim

OSAKA, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is confident in achieving all its targets for participation at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, said Malaysia Secretariat deputy pavilion director, Nor Haslynda Wan Rahim.

Topcon Launches First Southeast Asia Training Hub In Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Topcon Positioning Asia (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Topcon Malaysia) has launched its first Southeast Asia training centre, Topcon Malaysia Training Centre (TMTC), a strategic investment to drive digital transformation in construction and infrastructure sector in the region. 

KUSKOP Targets Medium-sized Firms To Comprise 5 Pct Of Total MSMEs By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) is targeting to increase the number of medium-sized firms to five per cent of the country’s total micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by 2030 from 1.6 per cent currently. 

Ad Fatigue Peaks In Southeast Asia — Study Urges Shift To Omnichannel Strategies

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- A new study by global advertising technology company, The Trade Desk (TTD) has revealed that 66 per cent of consumers in Southeast Asia are disengaging from repetitive advertisements (ads) shown on a single channel.

Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Decision 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was little changed against the US dollar on Wednesday morning as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which will be unfolding tonight, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as market traders await the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, said an economist. 

Data Centre Investment Surges To RM144.4 Bln By March 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- From 2021 to March 31, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25 approved investment projects in the data centre sector, with a total investment value of RM144.4 billion.

CPO Futures End Lower As Market Awaits Fresh Export, Production Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, as traders turned cautious ahead of key export and production figures due next week.

Aik Cheong Brews Global Ambitions At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a strategic platform for Aik Cheong Coffee Roaster Sdn Bhd to strengthen its international presence and showcase Malaysia’s homegrown excellence on a world-class platform.