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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
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PADANG BESAR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone - Perlis Inland Clearance Depot (PIP) has handled 100,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo in the four-and-a-half months since it began full operations in April.
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From Abdul Hamid A Rahman
GUIYANG, China, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s push towards artificial intelligence (AI) should place human empowerment and dignity at its core as the country accelerates adoption of the technology across key sectors, particularly education and healthcare.
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By Ng Che Yan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Chinese smart charging solutions for new electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining a foothold in Malaysia as the country’s EV market is expected to accelerate over the next three to five years.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The rubber market extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, supported by supply concerns stemming from continued rainfall in major producing regions, said a dealer.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- A group of postgraduate students from mainland China at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is helping to economically empower special needs students from a school in Ampang, Selangor, with skills that will help them find employment and improve their economic status.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Wednesday as concerns over supply disruptions stemming from El Nino and resilient demand from the United States automotive sector supported market sentiment, said a dealer.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects growth across the Asia-Pacific region to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year from 4.3 per cent in 2025, before slowing further to 3.6 per cent next year, as higher prices and tighter policy weigh on demand.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines are strengthening their defences against industry headwinds by continuing to invest heavily in fuel-efficient aircraft, supported by long-term demand prospects, lower debt following the pandemic and a diverse funding mix, S&P Global Ratings said.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and continued instability in the US Treasury market spurred caution.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM269.25 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), from RM199.15 million in the corresponding quarter last year.