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Financing For Priority Sectors Still Modest Despite Policy Ambitions -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Financing for catalytic priority sectors has remained relatively modest despite strong policy ambitions in national master plans, with lending approvals continuing to be concentrated in services, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia Will Remain Open To China's Investment In Technology - PM Anwar

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to be open to China’s investment in digital technology as well as cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Urges Ethical AI, Open Digital Trade To Empower Global South

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an ethics-driven approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and a more open, rules-based digital trade regime to ensure developing nations share in the gains of technological progress.

PM Lauds China's Effort In Helping Malaysia, Other Nations In Tech Advancements

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded China for helping Malaysia and many other countries immensely in advancing new technologies.

PM Anwar To Hold Bilateral Meeting With Li Qiang, Deliver Keynote Address At 5th GDTE

From Harlina Samson

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to conclude his three-day working visit to China on Thursday with high-level diplomacy talks in Hangzhou and by attending the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE).

Bangladesh Eyes Greater Economic Integration Through Trade, Investment Diversification

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is eyeing a move from the existing conventional trade to greater economic integration by diversifying trade, broadening investments and deepening business partnerships through business engagements.

44.5 Ha Tobacco Crops In Ranau Can Generate RM2 Mln Annually - Noraini

 RANAU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tobacco cultivation in Ranau, Sabah, undertaken by 118 local farmers across an area of ​​approximately 44.5 hectares, generates an annual income of nearly RM2 million, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Bank Rakyat Forges Strategic Engagements To Accelerate Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat is strengthening its digital transformation agenda and support for Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through strategic engagements with Alibaba and Lenovo.

OGSE Sector To Increase Output, Revenue In The Next Three Years - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The government expects the oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector to increase its output and revenue in the next two to three years through expansion into overseas markets, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

Malaysia Puts TVET At Centre Of Industrial Policy For Economic Transformation

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the centre of its industrial policy, making it a key instrument of economic transformation to build a highly skilled and well-paid workforce.

Bank Rakyat, Alibaba Cloud, Lenovo Synergy Open Up Opportunities For Strategic Cooperation

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The strategic synergy between Bank Rakyat and Chinese technology giants, Alibaba Cloud and Lenovo, has opened up greater opportunities for the sharing of technology, expertise and experience in efforts to strengthen digital capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech).

PEMUDAH Studying Measures To Speed Up Payment, Boost MSMEs Financing Access

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The government is studying measures to expedite payments for services rendered as well as strengthen financing access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), including through contract- and invoice-based financing.