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Malaysia’s Economic Outlook To Remain Positive In 2H 2026 -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economic outlook for the second half of 2026 (2H 2026) is expected to remain positive, with domestic demand continued to be supported by employment gains, targeted fiscal support and ongoing investment activities, according to World Bank Group. 

MSMEs Must Scale Up Their Operations, Productivity To Offer Higher Wages - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must scale up their business operations and improve productivity, creating demand for higher skilled workers and providing better-paying jobs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Softbank, Grab Announce US$1.85 Bln Initial Seed Capital For Malaysia's AI Infrastructure

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).

Lower Inflation Does Not Mean Lower Cost Of Living, CPI Only Tells Part Of Story

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.

SD Guthrie 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM773 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM773 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, from RM935 million in 3Q 2025.

Govt Reviewing Plan To Start 1 Pct SAF Blending Mandate From January 2027 - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government is reviewing the proposed implementation of a one per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate for international flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) effective January 2027, taking into account current geopolitical developments that are affecting the global energy market.

Google's US$15 Bln Investment To Contribute US$1.1 Bln Annually To GDP During Construction

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Google's planned US$15 billion (US1= RM4.07) investment in Malaysia over the next two years is expected to contribute an average of US$1.1 billion annually to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) during the construction phase, while supporting over 37,000 local jobs annually.

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).

Govt To Ensure Data Centre Projects Will Not Affect Power Supply To Existing Industries – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the development of data centres will not affect electricity supply to existing industries which form the backbone of Malaysia’s national economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Four Malaysian Firms Partner With WPS To Expand AI Adoption Among Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Four Malaysian companies have partnered with global office software provider, WPS, to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Heathrow Trails, JFK Tops In Airport Wi-Fi Stress Index - Holafly

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow ranked last and New York’s JFK first among eight international business hubs in eSIM provider Holafly’s Airport WiFi Stress Index, which compares airport Wi-Fi conditions for business travellers.

New Manufacturing Investments Must Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The government will ensure new investments in the manufacturing sector do not rely on foreign workers or manual labour, in line with efforts to transform the industry toward high value-added activities, automation, and digitalisation, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.