Four Malaysian Firms Partner With WPS To Expand AI Adoption Among Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Four Malaysian companies have partnered with global office software provider, WPS, to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

2.14 Bln E-invoices Submitted As Of Nov 2, Implementation To Uphold Fairness - PM Anwar

CYBERJAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) – As of Nov 2, about 269,900 taxpayers submitted a total of 2.14 billion e-invoices, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

IJM Construction Named Best Builder At MCIEA 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- IJM Construction Sdn Bhd was named Best Builder (Grade G7) at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2026, in recognition of its completion of various complex building and infrastructure projects.

Google Allocates RM651 Mln For Shared Water Infrastructure In Negeri Sembilan

SEREMBAN, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Google is allocating US$160 million (RM651 million) to fund new shared water infrastructure in Negeri Sembilan to support local community needs and its upcoming data centre operations at Springhill Industrial Park in Port Dickson.

JS-SEZ Approved Investments Hit RM88.83 Bln, 45 Pct Realised

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) recorded RM88.83 billion in approved investments between January 2025 and June 2026, with the potential to create 28,755 jobs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended higher today, recovering from early losses to remain above the 1,600-point level, supported by selective bargain hunting in telecommunications and commodity-related heavyweights despite continued weakness in technology stocks.

MATRADE Expects Malaysia's Trade Surplus To Grow By 20 Pct This Year

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) expects the country's trade surplus to grow by at least 15 to 20 per cent this year, compared with RM156.83 billion last year, said its chief executive officer Datuk Indera Abu Bakar Yusof.

Atos Names Judith Stewart To Lead Asia Pacific Healthcare, Life Sciences

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Atos, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital transformation company, has appointed Judith Stewart as Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences for Asia Pacific, as it seeks to grow the business and help healthcare organisations use AI, sovereign technologies and cybersecurity.

Chinese Businesses Delegation Indicates US$15 Bln Investments In Malaysia -- Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- A Chinese business delegation has indicated intentions to invest US$15 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia, across six high-potential sectors including electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductors, and the halal industry, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

EPMB Starts Production Of Two New GWM Hybrid Models In Melaka

ALOR GAJAH, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) is expanding its vehicle assembly operations in Pegoh, Melaka, with the roll-out of two new Great Wall Motor (GWM) models, namely the Wey G9 HEV multi-purpose vehicle and EC15S hybrid sport utility vehicle (SUV).

WM Senibong Secures AA-IS Rating From Marc Ratings

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- WM Senibong Berhad (WM Senibong) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, WM Senibong Capital Bhd, had its AA-IS rating with a stable outlook affirmed by MARC Ratings Berhad for its Islamic medium-term notes under the Sukuk Wakalah programme of up to RM1 billion.

Banks Urged To Explore IP-Backed Financing For Businesses

PETALING JAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Banking institutions are urged to tap intellectual property (IP)-backed financing to broaden funding opportunities for businesses, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.