Anwar’s Kishore Kumar Rendition Makes Waves In India As BRICS Visit Boosts Diplomatic, Investment Ties

From M.Saraswathi and R.Ratcharathan

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” may have struck a chord with Indians, going viral on social media, but his participation in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit here was firmly focused on strengthening Malaysia’s diplomatic ties and advancing investment and economic engagements.

Malaysia, Keralam To Strengthen Economic Cooperation, Trade And Investment

From R.Ratcharathan

KERALAM (INDIA), Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Keralam Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan today discussed efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and facilitate greater trade and investment between Malaysia and India’s southern state, Keralam, formerly known as Kerala.

Malaysia Must Ensure Data Centre Growth Delivers Measurable Economic Spillovers

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must ensure that the rapid growth of its data centre industry delivers real and quantifiable spillovers to the wider economy, including stronger local businesses, deeper local capabilities and real opportunities for the people.

Sidec Names 24 Finalists For Selangor Triple Accelerator Programme 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has named 24 finalists for the Selangor Triple Accelerator Programme 2026, with the startups set to compete at the grand final demo day on Oct 14.

6,580 MSMEs Have Scaled Up This Year, Reflecting The Impact Of Govt Intervention - Sim

By Erma Idayu Mohd Yusop

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,580 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have successfully scaled up their businesses year to date, a development described as evidence that government intervention is starting to have a tangible impact on entrepreneurs.

Segula Technologies Eyes Malaysia As Southeast Asia Engineering Hub

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Segula Technologies India Pvt Ltd is advancing plans to establish Malaysia as its regional hub for Southeast Asia following a “fruitful” discussion with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in India’s capital.

Rakuten Trade Keeps End-2026 FBM KLCI Target At 1,770, Budget 2027 Next Key Test

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd is keeping its end-2026 Bursa Malaysia benchmark index FBM KLCI target at 1,770, underpinned by clearer earnings visibility from Malaysia’s power and grid infrastructure spending.

Anwar To Hold High-Level Meetings With Modi, Putin During BRICS Summit Working Visit In India

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to engage in high-level bilateral meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his working visit to the Indian capital for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend.

Local Companies Urged To Accelerate Automation -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Local companies of all sizes need to accelerate automation in operations and production as the future supply of foreign workers is unlikely to match current levels, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Selangor’s SDEC Rebranded AiSEM@Selangor, Sharpens Focus On AI, Semiconductors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Selangor's flagship technology convention, formerly known as the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC), has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, the AI & Semiconductor Summit, reflecting the state's stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

MDEC Appointed National Strategic Digital Tech Validator And Implementing Agency For Digital AgTech Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) --  The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has been appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) as the National Strategic Digital Technology Validator and implementing agency for the Digital AgTech Programme to drive digital transformation in the agri-food sector.

From Hiccups To Convenience: A Malaysian's Journey Through Guiyang's Digital Economy

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

GUIYANG, CHINA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- As a Malaysian journalist on assignment to observe Guiyang’s growing digital economy during Merdeka month, my first lesson about life in one of China’s emerging technology cities did not come from an artificial intelligence laboratory, a data centre or an autonomous vehicle.