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IMF Forecasts Malaysia GDP Growth At 5.2 Pct In 2026, Moderating To 4.7 Pct In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2026 and 4.7 per cent in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

STS 2026 Targets 30 Pct Increase In Investment Generation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026 (STS 2026) is targeting to generate a 30 per cent increase in annual investment generation compared with the 2025 edition in line with efforts to strengthen Selangor’s position as a leading technology and talent hub in Southeast Asia.

LRN Taps Former Elsevier Executive Omar Malik To Lead APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- LRN Corporation, an ethics and compliance solutions provider, has appointed Omar Malik as Managing Director for Asia-Pacific (APAC) as the company steps up efforts to grow its presence in the region.

Investors In Malaysia Should Be Judged By Job Quality, Treatment Of Women – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Investors in Malaysia should be assessed on the quality of jobs they create and how they treat workers, particularly women, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

EU Backs Malaysia’s Push To Move Up Semiconductor Value Chain Via Global Gateway

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) recognises Malaysia’s ambition to move further up the semiconductor value chain, with its Global Gateway investment initiative and the proposed Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) offering opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two sides.

MAG Strengthens MRO, Engineering Capabilities Through Seven Strategic Partnerships

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is strengthening its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), as well as engineering and supply chain operations through seven strategic partnerships with global aviation, engineering, technology and logistics companies.

KYZEN Expands Penang Operations, Strengthens Advanced Manufacturing Commitment

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- KYZEN Corporation, which provides precision cleaning solutions for electronics and advanced manufacturing, opened its new facility in Penang today, marking a significant expansion in its operations after more than 16 years here.

Tribe Payments Appoints Alex Lim As Head Of Sales And Solutions, APAC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Tribe Payments, a global payments fintech specialising in issuer and acquirer processing, has appointed Alex Lim as Head of Sales and Solutions, Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Guardsquare Opens First APAC Office In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Guardsquare, a provider of mobile application security, has opened its first physical office in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in Singapore, strengthening its presence in a market where demand for mobile application and API security is growing.

FIA President: Malaysia Needs Five-year Business Plan For F1 Return

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

SEPANG, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need a minimum five-year business plan covering the commercial, promotional and logistical requirements of hosting Formula One (F1) if it wants to make a permanent return to the championship.

Airwallex To Double Malaysia Workforce In 2026, Deepen Local Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Global financial technology company Airwallex plans to double its headcount in Malaysia this year as it deepens its local presence, supported by growing cross-border transaction volumes.

August Global Air Passenger Demand Down By 0.8 Pct Y-O-Y -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Global air passenger demand for August 2026, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), contracted by 0.8 per cent compared with August 2025 due to interruptions in the recovery trajectory for carriers in West Asia, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).