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KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) interest in AirAsia signals confidence in the low-cost carrier’s financial prospects, with aviation analysts predicting substantial growth should the investment proceed.
PUTRAJAYA, March 9 (Bernama) -- The rate of capitation grant distributed to state governments will be increased by 25 per cent, or RM109 million, to RM548 million effective from 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Leader in open-source generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), H2O.ai, has unveiled the industry's first Model Risk Management (MRM) framework for GenAI.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Chemlite Innovation Bhd’s (Chemlite) initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its strategic expansion, underscoring its commitment to innovation and bolstering Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem.
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 (Bernama) -- The rate of capitation grant distributed to state governments will be increased by 25 per cent, or RM109 million, to RM548 million effective from 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) must seize the opportunity to empower the development of the semiconductor industry in advanced packaging (AP) following the collaboration between the government and Arm Holdings Plc.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, Mary Kay has announced the appointment of Tara Eustace as Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer to empower future growth.
KOTA BHARU, March 6 (Bernama) -- As part of efforts to eradicate poverty, Agrobank, through its Hijrah Asnaf programme, is providing opportunities for the asnaf and B40 groups to enhance their standard of living by venturing into agro-based industries and downstream agriculture and aquaculture products.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) — Negotiations between Malaysia and Arm Holdings Plc, which have been finalised, represent an important step in strengthening the country's semiconductor ecosystem and accelerating the development of local technology, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Arm Ltd's decision to select Malaysia as its first Southeast Asian partner sets clear objectives that will help elevate the country's semiconductor sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s comprehensive partnership with Arm Holdings Plc represents the start of a second semiconductor wave, marking a fundamental shift in country's approach to semiconductors and technology which will shape its future, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
