MCT SEA Opens New Pathway For Mal Malaysia Champions To M8

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The champions of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Academy League (MAL) Malaysia will have a new pathway to the M8 World Championship following the introduction of the MLBB Championship Tour Southeast Asia (MCT SEA) in the fourth quarter of this year.

Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Reflects Country's Resilience – Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The preliminary estimate of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP), which grew by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, is a positive development that reflects the resilience of the country's economy amid an uncertain global environment, said an academic.

MITI Continues To Strengthen E&E Sector To Ensure Malaysia Remains Global Technology Supply Player

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to empower the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector to ensure Malaysia remains an important player in the global technology supply chain.

Sheng Long Invests RM140 Mln To Build Its First Aquaculture Food Factory In Taiping - Exco

 IPOH, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Agriculture and livestock-related company Sheng Long Aqua Technology (M) Sdn Bhd has invested RM140 million to build a new factory in Kamunting, Taiping.

AM Best: Record Reinsurance Capital Tests Underwriting Discipline 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Global reinsurers are facing increased pressure on pricing as strong earnings since 2023 have driven capital to record levels, raising questions over whether underwriting discipline can be maintained amid growing competition, according to a new report by AM Best.

Sia Expands Australia Presence With Seven Consulting Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Sia, a global management consulting group, has expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Seven Consulting, an Australian management consulting firm.

Future-Ready, Trust-Centred Accountancy Profession Key To Malaysia's Competitiveness - MIA

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's accountancy profession must evolve into a future-ready, value-driven and trust-centred profession to strengthen the country's economic competitiveness amid rapid technological transformation and growing sustainability demands.

Sabah To Acquire 30 Pct Stake In Two Oil And Gas Fields - Hajiji Noor

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government will acquire a 30 per cent stake in two new oil and gas fields on the state's east coast, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Malaysia Can Emerge As A Global Pioneer In Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia possesses the necessary ingredients to be a global pioneer in Shariah-compliant digital finance, driven by the emergence of blockchain innovation and efforts to develop the world's first Shariah-compliant products within crypto banks, a global mobility entrepreneur said.

MPOB Turns Palm Oil Into Water-saving Cooling Solution For Data Centres

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed Sawit EcoTherm, a palm-based immersion cooling fluid that can significantly reduce water consumption and energy use in data centres while supporting more sustainable digital infrastructure.

Japanese Cuisine To Boost Japan's Agricultural And Seafood Product Exports To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Japanese cuisine, driven by demand for halal food products and rising consumer incomes, will boost exports of Japanese agricultural and seafood products to Malaysia, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur managing director Koichi Takano.

Rubber Market Seen Range-bound Next Week On Geopolitical Uncertainty, Tariff Talks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain range-bound next week as geopolitical uncertainty and renewed tariff discussions weigh on global buying interest.