Bank Rakyat, Alibaba Cloud, Lenovo Synergy Open Up Opportunities For Strategic Cooperation

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The strategic synergy between Bank Rakyat and Chinese technology giants, Alibaba Cloud and Lenovo, has opened up greater opportunities for the sharing of technology, expertise and experience in efforts to strengthen digital capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech).

PM Anwar Visits China For Multi-Dimensional Mission Of Diplomacy, Digital Trade And TVET

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesday is aimed at deepening economic ties, advancing digital trade frameworks and highlighting the importance of technical talent development.

Budget 2027: Mga Calls For Incentives To Promote Malaysia Gold Products Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) is calling for greater government support to promote Malaysian gold products in international markets.

Domestic Private Investments Can Revitalise Idle Assets — Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — Domestic private investments can revitalise idle assets and boost the local economic ecosystem, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Global Energy Crisis 'Lagging Effect' Beginning To Impact Natural Gas, Coal Prices – Akmal

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 (Bernama) – Global energy supply disruptions are now exhibiting a lagging effect, as the impact, concentrated on the petrol market since last March, begins to spread to natural gas and coal.

Budget 2027: Targeted Incentives Needed To Attract Regional Institutional Investors To Malaysian Equities

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should consider targeted incentives to attract more regional institutional investors to Malaysian equities, particularly under-owned mid-cap stocks.

Anwar, Abang Johari Witness Official Handover Of Bintulu Port To Sarawak

KUCHING, Sept 16 (Bernama) --  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today witnessed the official handover of Bintulu Port to the Sarawak state government from the federal government, marking a new chapter in the management of the strategic port.

Govt To Meet Tomorrow To Review Measures To Mitigate Impact Of Higher Electricity Bills

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- A special meeting will be held tomorrow with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), the Energy Commission (EC), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

New Delhi: Big Stage, Same Chaos

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Twelve years ago, I was a correspondent based in New Delhi, India, a city that operates to its own peculiar character and rhythm.

Malaysia, Maldives To Initiate PTA Negotiations, Pave Way For Greater Trade

From Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Maldives have agreed to initiate negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), a move expected to create new opportunities for businesses and further expand economic cooperation between the two countries.

Malaysia Agrees In Principle To Support Maldives' US$100 Mln Facility Request – PM Anwar

From Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has agreed in principle to support the Maldives’ application for a US$100 million (US$1=RM4.07) financing facility, which Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described as a form of soft loan to be implemented through both countries’ monetary authorities.

Anwar To Discuss Maldives’ Oil Exploration Proposal With Petronas

MALÉ (MALDIVES), Sept 15 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will discuss with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) a proposal for the Malaysian oil company to explore the possibility of oil exploration in the Maldives.