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Minimum Wage, Targeted Assistance Part Of Broader Economic Balancing Act – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's minimum wage policy cannot be viewed in isolation but should be seen as complementing the targeted assistance, subsidy rationalisation and affordable healthcare measures to ensure workers' income gains translate into improved household well-being, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

TNB Recognised As Brand of The Year At The World Branding Awards 2026–2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has been recognised as Brand of the Year in the Energy-Power category (National Tier) at the World Branding Awards 2026–2027.

Malaysia Sees Strong Potential To Expand F&B Trade With Indonesia -- Envoy

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia sees strong potential to expand bilateral trade with Indonesia in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, particularly through greater participation by Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Indonesian market.

Kedah Rubber City Attracts RM3.344 Bln In Committed Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) – The Kedah Rubber City (KRC) project has attracted RM3.344 billion in committed investments from five key investors as of September 2026, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Sapura Industrial Unit Lands RM307 Mln Chery Axle Assembly Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Sapura Industrial Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sapura Machining Corporation Sdn Bhd, has signed a master purchase agreement with Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Malaysians Urged To Stay Alert To Phishing Scams, Fake Online Promotions Ahead Of Deepavali

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysians are urged to be vigilant against phishing messages, fake websites and fraudulent online promotions ahead of Deepavali, as scammers seek to exploit increased online shopping and digital transactions during the festive season.

DEFA Set To Lower Expansion Costs, Boost ASEAN Creative Collaboration -- Experts

By Nabilah Saleh and Linda Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could lower the cost of regional expansion and ease cross-border partnerships for Southeast Asia’s digital publishers, content creators and small businesses, according to experts.

JAG Eyes Growth In Recycling Data Centre, Solar Panel, EV Battery Waste

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Total waste management company JAG Bhd is exploring opportunities to recycle discarded data centre equipment, solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) batteries to broaden its recycling operations.

Can Marine To Resell Amazon Leo Satellite Internet

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based Can Marine Systems Pte Ltd has signed an agreement to become an authorised reseller of Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, for its maritime connectivity services.

BMI Sees BNM Holding OPR At 2.75 Pct Through 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- BMI expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain its overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent tomorrow and through 2027, citing resilient economic growth and a manageable inflation outlook.

AWS Launches Semarak AI Malaysia To Accelerate Nationwide AI Adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched Semarak AI Malaysia, a national programme to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

Ningbo Mayors’ Dialogue Yields 14 Cooperation Agreements - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo in China’s port city of Ningbo produced 14 cooperation agreements and a joint statement, the Ningbo Consensus on Cooperative Development, after the opening, China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported.