Malaysia Leads Sea Semiconductor Industry, Draws Global Partnerships -- Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the strongest semiconductor ecosystem in Southeast Asia, making it the top destination for collaboration among major technology players from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and the United States.

HICOOL Deepens Singapore Push In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- China's HICOOL Global Startup Competition has expanded its presence in Singapore, positioning the city-state as a strategic gateway for Southeast Asian entrepreneurs seeking access to China's industrial ecosystem and market opportunities.

CIMB Introduces 'First Car Solution' Financing Package

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd is offering first-time car buyers a financing package that includes competitive financing rates, insurance or takaful protection, and CIMB credit cards, known as the "First Car Solution" programme.

Moody’s Lifts Malaysia’s Outlook To A3 Stable On AI-Related Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has modestly raised its forecasts for Malaysia to A3 with a stable outlook, due to its exports of artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.

Mavenir, Red Hat Launch AI Monetisation Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Mavenir has launched an integrated artificial intelligence (AI) platform developed in collaboration with Red Hat, enabling network operators to offer and bill AI services through token-based consumption models using existing telecom billing systems.

China National Medical Imaging AI Contest Expands ASEAN Outreach

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- China's national medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) competition has expanded its outreach to Southeast Asia, holding a promotional event in Vietnam after a similar engagement in Malaysia as organisers seek to attract international participation ahead of the contest later this year.

CPO Prices Expected At RM4,400 To RM4,650 In July - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in July, supported by the tightening supply outlook in Indonesia and rising El Nino risk, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Malaysia's Competitiveness Ranking Surge Signals Stronger Economic Fundamentals - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country’s strengthening economic fundamentals.

Malaysian Re, China Re Life Sign Landmark Treaty For Cancer Treatment Coverage

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- National reinsurer Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) and China Reinsurance Life Insurance Company Ltd (China Re Life) have signed a landmark reinsurance treaty to support the first dedicated reinsurance framework for cancer precision medicine (CPM) treatment coverage in Malaysia.

Malaysia To 'Seriously' Look Into Expanding Settling Foreign Trade Payments In Local Currencies -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

AI Boom Opens Growth Avenues For Penang SMEs - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

Aizo's Unit Secures RM346.19 Mln Islamic Financing Facilities To Support Solar Project In Kampar 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Aizo Group Bhd’s subsidiary, Wawasan Demi Sdn Bhd, has secured Islamic financing facilities of up to RM346.19 million from Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB).