Govt Balancing EV Charging Infrastructure Needs With Public Interest - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is exploring the optimal mechanism for a proposed electric vehicle (EV) levy to support the development of a nationwide charging infrastructure.

Positive Design Partners CleanHub For Verified Ocean-Bound Plastic Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based retail interior design consultancy, Positive Design has partnered with CleanHub to fund the recovery of 25,000 kilogrammes (kg) of verified ocean-bound plastic across Southeast Asia.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Supported By Tech Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at midday, supported by renewed appetite for technology stocks, in line with most regional market performances.

EU Businesses Seek High-quality Malaysia-EU FTA To Boost Investment, Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- European business leaders are calling for a high-quality Malaysia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) that delivers practical commercial outcomes while strengthening long-term investment and cooperation.

Govt Eyes Seawater Desalination To Support Industrial Needs - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) — The government is exploring the potential of seawater desalination technology as an alternative source to support industries with high water demand, including data centres.

MSMEs Do Not Need To Modify Systems Under Statistics Bill 2026 -Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama)  --  Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will not need to modify their existing systems or develop new applications to comply with the implementation of the Statistics Bill 2026, Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah said.

Global Tax System Must Keep Up With Digitalisation Trend - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The global tax system must evolve in step with the economic landscape that is increasingly shifting toward digitalisation, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

CAAM Seeks Public, Industry Feedback On Low Altitude Economy Framework

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has invited industry players, government agencies, academia and members of the public to submit feedback by Sept 2 on a proposed national framework that will chart the country's Low Altitude Economy (LAE).

Malaysia Needs To Look Beyond Data Centres To Attract Global Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to move beyond data centres and nurture larger listed technology companies to attract global portfolio investment, said Principal Asset Management Bhd chief executive officer Munirah Khairuddin.

Govt Mulls Levy On EV Sales To Fund Public Charging Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The government is considering imposing a levy on every electric vehicle (EV) sold to establish a fund for expanding Malaysia's public EV charging network, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Tracking Wall Street's Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at midday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street amid geopolitical uncertainties.

AI Boom Propels More Malaysian Firms Onto Forbes Asia's 2026 Best Under A Billion List

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the number of Malaysian firms on the list more than doubling to 19 companies.