Malaysia Must Capture More Domestic Value From Global Trade Reconfiguration - McKinsey

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to capture more domestic value from the ongoing reconfiguration of global trade and technological change, with the country’s next phase of growth dependent on stronger local capabilities, globally competitive companies and the ability to move up the value chain. 

GMO GlobalSign Expands TLS Connect To APAC, Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- GMO GlobalSign Inc, a global Certificate Authority, has expanded the availability of TLS Connect by GMO to businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East, following its initial launch in Western markets in April.

Digital Economy On Track To Account For 30 Pct Of GDP By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The digital economy is on the right track to account for 30 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Puncak Niaga To Dispose Of Two Land Parcels In Selangor For Rm237.15 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd and its wholly owned subsidiary, Puncak Niaga Management Services Sdn Bhd (PNMSSB), have entered into conditional sale and purchase agreements to dispose of two parcels of land in Selangor for RM237.15 million.

MGA Targets RM100 Mln Turnover At Inaugural Malaysia Gold Festival 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) is targeting RM100 million in turnover from the three-day Malaysia Gold Festival (MGF) 2026, scheduled to be held from Sept 18 to 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

Govt Ready To Study Proposal To Combine GST, SST Elements For More Progressive Tax System - Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government is prepared to study a proposal to combine elements of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with the Sales and Service Tax (SST) to ensure the country's taxation system is more progressive, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027 Must Meet People's Aspirations, Drive National Development - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 must heed the voice of the people and meet their aspirations by driving the country’s development and improving the people’s well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027 Seen Offering More Incentives To SMEs -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to offer more incentives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid rising costs, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, said Affin Bank Bhd chief economist Alan Tan.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained positive at midday, supported by buying interest in selected heavyweights, particularly in the plantation, industrial products and services, as well as financial services sectors.

Malaysia Eyes US$10 Bln Bilateral Trade With Philippines -- Mohamad Hasan

MANILA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes the positive momentum in its economic relations with the Philippines and hopes that bilateral trade can reach US$10 billion within the next two years, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Abnormal AI Secures IMDA Accreditation For Government, Enterprise Adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Abnormal AI, a behavioural artificial intelligence (AI) security platform, has been accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and recognised as a trusted solution for government and enterprise adoption.

1H 2026 Economic Growth Proves Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient – Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's impressive economic growth in the first half of the year, which exceeded Bank Negara Malaysia's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) projection of four to five per cent, demonstrates the resilience of the country's economy.