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MATRADE Targets Over 120 Business Matching Sessions At WiEX Pavilion During MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to facilitate more than 120 business matching sessions for Malaysian companies participating in the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion at WiEX @MIHAS, a dedicated initiative under the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026.

Xiong’an New Area Joins Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference Xiongan Future Digital Intelligence Forum was recently held in Xiong'an New Area, attracting more than 600 guests, including academicians and experts, government representatives, research institutions, university delegates, enterprises and social organisations.

Sin-Kung Logistics, Airport Authority Hong Kong Ink MoU To Boost Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Sin-Kung Logistics (SKL) Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to strengthen cooperation in air connectivity and cargo development.

KTC To Invest RM30 Mln In Gardenia Plant In Sarawak, Create 500 Jobs

KUCHING, July 13 (Bernama) -- Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (KTC) plans to invest RM30 million in a Gardenia bread manufacturing plant in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, creating 500 jobs for local graduates and skilled workers.

Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Trade Projected To Top US$29 Bln This Year

JAKARTA, July 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral trade is projected to grow by 10 per cent this year to US$29.3 billion (US$1=RM4.07), supported by expanding cooperation in the halal sector and stronger market access between the two countries.

AM Best Assigns Excellent Ratings To China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited (CPAHK).

AirAsia, TAT Strengthen Partnership To Boost Thailand Tourism

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Air Asia Group Bhd and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have strengthened their long-standing partnership through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote Thailand as one of the region’s leading travel destinations.

MQA Receives Prestigious Asia-Pacific Governance Award

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) has made history by becoming the first higher education quality assurance agency to receive the Governance Project of the Year - Higher Education (Asia-Pacific) award at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2026.

MBI Wants Malaysia, Indonesia To Emerge As Major Integrated Circuit Producers

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BANDUNG, July 10 (Bernama) --  Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) wants to see the semiconductor industry in Malaysia and Indonesia grow more rapidly, with both countries developing into major producers of integrated circuits (ICs), said group chief executive officer Datuk Saipolyazan M Yusop.

Structural Reforms Increasingly Key To Malaysia’s Growth As BNM Maintains OPR

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) highlights the growing importance of structural reforms and investment policies in driving Malaysia's long-term growth, with monetary policy providing a stable backdrop for economic expansion, according to an economist.

MIDA, Perodua Organise ESG Awareness Session For Local Automotive Vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today organised an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Awareness Session for local automotive vendors.

Malaysian Banks, DFIs Adopt AI Rapidly But Remain Cautious On Key Decisions -- AICB Report

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks and development financial institutions (DFIs) are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but many remain cautious about using AI for high-impact business decisions.