Malaysia Is Back In Business, Amir Hamzah Tells IMF-World Bank Meetings

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s message at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Group Annual Meetings here is clear: the country is back in business, backed by political stability, policy clarity and sustained reforms that are strengthening investor confidence amid global uncertainty.

DCO Opens Entries For Second Digital Prosperity Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the second edition of the Digital Prosperity Awards (DPA), opening applications and nominations until Jan 4, 2027, for public-sector, private-sector and civil-society digital solutions across its member states and beyond.

Chery’s AiMOGA Opens Global Pre-Orders For Home Robot Mobo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Chery’s robotics brand AiMOGA Robotics is showcasing Mobo, its first consumer-grade humanoid robot designed for home companionship, and opening global pre-orders at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu from Oct 19 to 23.

Malaysia’s Exports Surpass RM200 Bln For First Time, Surging 54.5 Pct In September

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's exports surpassed RM200 billion for the first time in September, surging 54.5 per cent year-on-year to a record RM215.11 billion, marking the fastest growth since April 2021.

Abu Dhabi To License AI-Powered Government Platform Worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global, a private technology company that will license the technology behind TAMM, the emirate’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered government services platform, to governments worldwide.

Emulate Pahang's Low-Cost Housing Project Incorporating Solar Systems, State Govts Told

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government has not yet introduced solar photovoltaic (PV) installation assistance specifically for the low-income group, but is encouraging state governments to provide low-cost housing equipped with solar systems.

MAG Targets 30 To 35 Pct Reduction In Emissions Intensity By 2030

SEPANG, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has proposed to reduce its emissions intensity by 30 to 35 per cent by 2030 against its 2019 baseline under its Mid-Term Sustainability Roadmap 2026–2035 launched today.

MAHB Steps Up Decarbonisation Drive

SEPANG, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is stepping up efforts to decarbonise its operations, targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040.

Economic Reforms Over The Past Four Years Have Strengthened Malaysia -- PM Anwar

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 19 (Bernama) — Economic reform efforts implemented by the government over the past four years have helped boost the country’s economy and improve public well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Must Plan Data Centre Growth To Attract Quality Investments - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must strategically plan the growth of its data centre industry to attract quality investments, strengthen the digital economy and ensure the sustainable use of energy and water while protecting the environment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia’s Trade Jumps 53.7 Pct To RM396.5 Bln In September -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade surged 53.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM396.5 billion in September 2026 from RM258.1 billion a year earlier, supported by strong growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Govt’s Financial Exposure To DNB Now Zero, No Further Assistance To Be Given — Fahmi

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) – The government’s financial exposure to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has been reduced to zero following the completion of its RM5.2 billion financing facility, with the company expected to be fully self-financed going forward, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.