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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Mega projects and buildings must address public welfare and societal needs as ignoring these risks would fuel frustration and resentment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- SoftBank Group Corp and Grab Holdings Ltd on Monday announced the signing of joint development agreements in connection with plans for US$1.85 billion (US$1=RM4.06) initial combined seed capital to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Malaysia with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).
KULAI, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The high-impact Nexus Sedenak project will become a primary growth catalyst for the southern region’s economy as one of the new industrial and logistics hubs under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia’s inflation rate has moderated, the easing trend does not necessarily translate into a lower cost of living for households, highlighting the difference between changes in consumer prices and the actual affordability of everyday necessities.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The future of Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), whether to retain, expand or relocate it, must be determined through a comprehensive assessment of its economic viability, operational capacity and long-term benefits to Sabah, said the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- A consortium comprising MISC Bhd and Yinson Holdings Bhd’s (YHB) major shareholders Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd (YLSB) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have proposed to take YHB private in a deal valued at RM4.03 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur and Embassy of Japan in Malaysia will be holding the B2B Japanese Food Promotion Programme, in Johor, to promote the use of Japanese ingredients among food service operators in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has signed an agreement with French naval defence company, Naval Group to explore jointly developing and commercialising uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs).
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed six concessional development loan agreements worth over US$403 million with Syria, to rebuild infrastructure and restore public services damaged by years of conflict. (US$1 = RM4.04)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Biotech company, ArrayPatch Ltd (ArrayPatch) has completed the second close of its seed financing round, securing an additional 1.6 million euros, bringing the total raised to 3.2 million euros, as it develops skin patches that deliver medicine through tiny dissolving needles. (1 Euro = RM4.54)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Biotech company, MRM Health has formed a strategic partnership with French pharmaceutical company, Biocodex, which will invest 15 million euros in a manufacturing facility for microbiome-based medicines. (1 Euro = RM4.54)
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Xiaomi is expanding beyond the smartphone market as it strengthens its position as a global technology company, with Malaysia playing an important role in its regional growth strategy.
