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YYForce Outlines AI Platform For Hotels, Eyes Future Superintelligence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce) has outlined plans for an artificial intelligence (AI) platform linking hotel staff, robots and smart-building systems, with a long-term aim of supporting future superintelligence applications if such technology becomes available.

Most Travellers Find Tourism Ads Look Alike - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Six in 10 international travellers say travel advertisements look similar and half cannot remember the last tourism ad they saw, according to a report by global tourism platform TOURISE and LIONS Advisory.

RAC Develops 10-year Plan To Enhance Train Services, Boost Public Transport Use

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has developed a 10-year strategic plan to improve train service frequency and reliability, aiming to encourage more Malaysians to switch from private vehicles to public transport.

US Dollar Ticks Down

NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The US dollar weakened in late trading on Thursday, Xinhua reported.

Budget 2027: RM16 Bln STR, SARA Allocation Set To Boost Household Spending, Retail Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government’s higher RM16 billion allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), along with the personal income tax measure under Budget 2027, is expected to sustain household consumption and support retail sector earnings, particularly among essential goods and value retailers.

PM Anwar Fulfils Promise To Expedite Flood Mitigation Projects, Help Long-Suffering Victims

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Staying true to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s promise made more than three years ago, the government has expedited the implementation of flood mitigation projects to ease the burden and financial hardship inflicted on victims almost seasonally by this natural disaster.

Economy Ministry Seeks Industry Input On Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy has called on industry players to submit policy recommendations on energy storage, the hydrogen economy and smart grid deployment to advance Malaysia’s energy transition.

Govt’s Net Financial Burden Related To 1MDB Estimated At RM20.1 Bln -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.

Govt Allocates RM1 Bln To UJSB For Early Redemption Of Sukuk In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM1 billion to Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) for the early redemption of sukuk in 2027, thereby strengthening the cash flow of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).

EPF Contribution Rate For Foreign Workers Relatively Low, Says MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

Transport Sector Must Prioritise Growth, Environmental Sustainability - Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The future of transport must support long-term economic growth while responding responsibly to environmental challenges, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT). 

Synology Records Double-Digit Sales Growth In Malaysia On Rising Govt, Healthcare Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Taiwanese technology company Synology Inc has recorded strong double-digit sales growth in Malaysia thus far this year, driven by increased demand for its data storage solutions from government and healthcare organisations.