Budget 2027 Should Shift AI Focus Beyond Data Centres, Says MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should move Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) agenda beyond data centre construction towards enterprise adoption, domestic intellectual property, cybersecurity and workforce productivity.

Malaysia Well Positioned To Seize ASEAN’s Second-wave AI Compute Advantage -- Economist

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to seize a first-mover advantage in ASEAN’s second wave of hyperscale and artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure, driven by its competitive costs, strong connectivity and established semiconductor ecosystem.

AM Best: Regulatory Initiatives, Economic Expansion Drive Malaysia’s Non-Life Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Malaysia’s non-life insurance segment, citing regulatory initiatives and economic expansion, which are driving robust premium growth and increasing insurance penetration.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Manufacturing, Data Centres, Says S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook remains resilient, supported by strong manufacturing activity, sustained infrastructure investment and a rapidly expanding data centre sector, said S&P Global Ratings.

Data Centres Account For 9.28 Pct Of Total Electricity Consumption – ST

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Data centres currently account for 9.28 per cent of total electricity consumption, according to the Energy Commission (ST).

MATRADE Leadership Drives Export Acceleration, Strengthens Trade Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The executive leadership of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) remains committed to driving export acceleration and strengthening the resilience of Malaysia’s international trade sector via market-driven strategies and proactive trade facilitation.

Industries Need Innovation, Energy Efficiency To Stay Competitive - ABB

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Industries must improve productivity, optimise energy consumption, enhance operational reliability and accelerate their sustainability journey to remain competitive amid rising costs and rapid technological changes.

Malaysia Expects Nine GW Of Gas-fired Power Capacity By 2032 To Meet Rising Demand

PETALING JAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia expects about nine gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power capacity to be deployed by 2032 as the country manages growing electricity demand while progressively phasing out coal-fired generation.

Maxis Deploys Nokia Optical Technology To Boost AI, Enterprise Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has deployed Nokia’s optical transport technology to enhance its nationwide and cross-border network infrastructure amid surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise connectivity.

Getting Nuclear Power Into Energy Mix Inevitable, Malaysia Lays The Groundwork

By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been actively laying the groundwork to pave the way for a possible nuclear application in the country's energy mix, although it may not materialise in the foreseeable future.

Gradiant Wins West Texas AI Data Centre Water Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, the water layer of the artificial intelligence (AI) economy, has secured a new contract to deliver a full turnkey water and wastewater package for a hyperscale AI data centre campus in West Texas, covering potable water supply and wastewater treatment as a single accountable partner.

Budget 2027 Should Strengthen Port, Transport Links To Improve Supply Chains -- Operators

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Port operators hope stronger connectivity between ports and major transport infrastructure will be prioritised in the upcoming Budget 2027 to improve supply chains and ensure Malaysia's logistics ecosystem keeps pace with growing trade and investment.