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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).

Heathrow Trails, JFK Tops In Airport Wi-Fi Stress Index - Holafly

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow ranked last and New York’s JFK first among eight international business hubs in eSIM provider Holafly’s Airport WiFi Stress Index, which compares airport Wi-Fi conditions for business travellers.

New Manufacturing Investments Must Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The government will ensure new investments in the manufacturing sector do not rely on foreign workers or manual labour, in line with efforts to transform the industry toward high value-added activities, automation, and digitalisation, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

MATRADE Encourages Malaysian Companies To Explore High-Value Technology Opportunities In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to explore collaboration opportunities in China's high-value technology sectors, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and green technology, in line with the country's development priorities for 2026 to 2030.

Govt Plans To Reform Development Expenditure Allocation Based On States’ Needs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The government plans to reform federal development expenditure by moving away from a historical spending-based approach towards a model that prioritises equity and efficiency to narrow regional productivity gaps.

Penang Seeks Simpler Import Procedures For Specialised Lab Equipment

BATU KAWAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Penang hopes the federal government will consider reviewing and simplifying import procedures for specialised laboratory equipment to reduce uncertainty over equipment classification, tax exemptions and approval timelines.

41,334 Small Palm Oil Farmers Under TSPKS 2.0 - KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- An estimated 41,334 smallholder oil palm farmers covering 105,172.67 hectares have been identified as being under the Oil Palm Smallholder Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme 2.0 (TSPKS 2.0), according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

State Sales Tax, Logistics Costs The Main Factors In FFB Purchase Price Differences Between Sabah And Peninsula

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — The imposition of State Sales Tax (SST) as well as logistics and transportation costs are the main factors behind the difference in the purchase price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) between Sabah and the peninsula, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

Estek Invests Rm20 Mln In New Batu Kawan Manufacturing Facility

BATU KAWAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Estek Automation Sdn Bhd has invested RM20 million in a new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, to expand its capabilities in semiconductor equipment, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions and contract manufacturing.

Budget 2027: RM1 Bln Electronic Medical Records Investment To Boost Health IT Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The RM1 billion signalled in Budget 2027 for investment in nationwide electronic medical records will create longer-term opportunities for health information technology (IT), interoperability and digital infrastructure, while supporting continued efforts to expand health records. 

No Firm Evidence Linking Malaysian Companies To Indonesia Fires – Arthur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for fires in Indonesia, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.

Subsidies, Cash Aid As Temporary Buffers Must Lead To Financial Independence - Experts

By Sakini Mohd Said

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The success of government subsidies and cash assistance should be measured not merely by allocations or the number of recipients, but by their effectiveness as temporary financial buffers while helping recipients raise their incomes and achieve long-term financial independence.