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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 offers an opportunity to strengthen government-industry collaboration and boost Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, said Amazon.com company, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Evocom Bhd is seeking greater emphasis on technology, artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities and clean energy under Budget 2027, as the logistics support services company looks to expand its role in route optimisation and green logistics.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government should extend targeted stamp duty exemptions for small-ticket loans disbursed by digital banks to reduce borrowing costs for small businesses and lower-income borrowers in Budget 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd is calling for a long-term and technology-inclusive automotive policy in Budget 2027 to support the industry’s transition towards electrified vehicles (xEVs).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer Anuar Fariz Fadzil will conclude his tenure after completing his two-year contract on Oct 2, 2026.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended sharply lower on Tuesday as the market succumbed to selling pressure amid surging bond yields and elevated oil prices, which continued to undermine risk appetite.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Menos AI has announced a new US$5.1 million Pre-A financing, bringing the total funding to more than US$10 million, led by returning investor Copper Sky Capital, with participation from Alpha Square Group. (US$1 = RM4.08)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Cargill has announced an investment of more than US$130 million over the next two years to expand its poultry operations across Asia, driven by growing global protein demand and consumer appetite for high-quality cooked poultry products. (US$1 = RM4.08)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is considering giving financial institutions more room to take on higher risks responsibly to support the energy transition, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ninth China·Nanning Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 concluded in Nanning, awarding six first prizes, 10 second prizes, 14 third prizes, 20 excellence awards and five ASEAN Cooperation Potential Awards.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 has delivered a strong four-day performance with total sales of RM6.78 billion -- an increase of RM730 million or 12.0 per cent from RM6.05 billion recorded in 2025.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must undertake initiatives in Budget 2027 to accelerate the people’s ability to adapt to the dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) rather than merely adopting it, a move which will help the country raise its competitive advantage.
