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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can become one of the world’s 30 largest economies if its annual nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth outpaces that of other countries by at least two percentage points, according to Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar.
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By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- A European business delegation held a series of meetings with Malaysian government agencies this week to discuss reform initiatives, the green transition, and opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Moove, a global mobility technology company, has raised US$250 million in a Series C funding round that values the company at US$2.1 billion, led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s Growth Fund, and Ion Pacific. (US$1=RM4.09)
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Holdings Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer of software infrastructure for quantum applications, reported a net loss of US$115.2 million for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q2 2026), compared with a net loss of US$2.9 million a year earlier, mainly due to a non-cash accounting charge related to warrant liabilities. (US$1 = RM4.09)
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to maintain its economic momentum in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), driven primarily by continued strength in the technology sector as electrical and electronics (E&E) exports remain supported by the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment cycle despite recent corrections in technology stocks.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upbeat trend to close higher on Wednesday, buoyed by improving sentiment amid optimism over easing West Asia conflict, an analyst said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The government will assess the country's import needs, including capital goods, and formulate policies to reduce dependence on external ecosystems as Malaysia seeks to strengthen domestic industries and create greater value from trade and investment.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is exploring the optimal mechanism for a proposed electric vehicle (EV) levy to support the development of a nationwide charging infrastructure.
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KOTA KINABALU, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd (SSPC) has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the third phase of the Malikai deepwater development offshore Sabah, Shell said in a statement today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- European business leaders are calling for a high-quality Malaysia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) that delivers practical commercial outcomes while strengthening long-term investment and cooperation.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s share price skyrocketed 9.7 per cent on Wednesday morning after it announced the divestment of its takaful business to Bank Rakyat for RM1.64 billion in cash.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- A study by the Malaysian Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that costs associated with implementing the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM) could reach RM970.7 million for Malaysia’s iron and steel industry in 2026, with the cost expected to rise progressively in subsequent years.