NAIO Seeks Public Feedback For National AI Action Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) is seeking public feedback for its National AI Action Plan 2026-2030.

Penang Launches Silicon Research And Incubation Space To Drive IC Design Industry

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 (Bernama) -- Penang’s mission to lead Malaysia’s integrated circuit (IC) design landscape received a boost with the launch of the Silicon Research and Incubation Space, a high-innovation facility under the Penang Silicon Design @5km+ (PSD@5km+) initiative.

RM11 Bln Deployed Under Gear-Up To Drive High-Growth Sectors - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- A total of RM11 billion has been deployed under the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) as of June 30, 2025, less than a year since the initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) was launched.

Anwar, Prabowo Agree To Boost Strategic Cooperation, To Jointly Develop Ambalat Area 

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, June 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields including joint development in the maritime border area of ​​Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner.

Tengku Zafrul Discusses Economic Cooperation With Singapore, Indonesia Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, held discussions with leaders from Singapore and his counterpart from Indonesia to enhance and strengthen economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the three neighbouring countries.

SC Seeks Public Feedback On Proposed Sustainability Assurance Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting (ACSR), chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published a consultation paper to seek feedback from members of the public on the proposed framework for sustainability assurance.

Bursa Malaysia Sets Up Industry Working Group To Boost Cyber Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has established an industry working group to enhance cyber resilience across Malaysia’s stockbroking ecosystem as a coordinated action following the unauthorised trade incident on April 24, 2025.

KLSICCI Urges Targeted, Phased SST Expansion To Safeguard MSME, B40 Groups

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) has urged the government to adopt a strategic, inclusive and phased approach in expanding the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to avoid unintended burdens on vulnerable groups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

CGTN Highlights Breakthrough In China-US Trade Talks Following London Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- China and the United States (US) have made notable progress in addressing bilateral economic and trade concerns, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN), following the first official meeting of their new economic and trade consultation mechanism held in London.

Bursa Malaysia Ends In Positive Territory, Awaits US-China Trade Talks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the trading day in positive territory, supported by investor accumulation of selective heavyweights, as market participants awaited the outcome of high-level US-China discussions.

LyondellBasell To Divest Four European Sites In Deal With AEQUITA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, has entered into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of select olefins & polyolefins assets and the associated business in Europe.

Thailand’s Asian Re Credit Ratings Upgraded - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “bbb” (Good) from “bbb-” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).