Evolving Cyber Threats Test Financial Resilience, Underscore Need For Local Talent

Google’s US$15 Bln Investment Strengthens AI Nation 2030 Ambition -- Gobind

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Google’s expanded US$15 billion (US1= RM4.06) investment in Malaysia reflects strong confidence in the country’s ability to realise its ambition of becoming an AI nation by 2030, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Penang Recorded RM20.2 Bln Investments As Of June 2026 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded RM20.2 billion in approved investments between January and June 2026, comprising the primary, manufacturing and services sectors.

DEFA Set To Lower Expansion Costs, Boost ASEAN Creative Collaboration -- Experts

By Nabilah Saleh and Linda Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could lower the cost of regional expansion and ease cross-border partnerships for Southeast Asia’s digital publishers, content creators and small businesses, according to experts.

Google's US$15 Bln Investment To Contribute US$1.1 Bln Annually To GDP During Construction

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Google's planned US$15 billion (US1= RM4.07) investment in Malaysia over the next two years is expected to contribute an average of US$1.1 billion annually to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) during the construction phase, while supporting over 37,000 local jobs annually.

Malaysian Rubber Council Wins Gold Stevie Award For Rubber Innovation Commercialisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) has won a Gold Stevie Award at the 2026 International Business Awards for its Coordinated Commercialisation Framework (CCF), which helps translate Malaysian rubber innovations into commercial products.

Ningbo Mayors’ Dialogue Yields 14 Cooperation Agreements - CGTN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Ningbo in China’s port city of Ningbo produced 14 cooperation agreements and a joint statement, the Ningbo Consensus on Cooperative Development, after the opening, China Global Television Network (CGTN) reported.

Planning Vital To Prevent Constraints In Electricity System -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for timely decisions, coordinated planning and the ability to deliver infrastructure on the electricity system before constraints begin to hold back the country’s growth.

Melaka Taking Concrete Steps To Strengthen Energy Sector, Promote Sustainable Power Generation – Ab Rauf

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh gave his commitment that the state is taking concrete steps to further strengthen its energy sector by diversifying energy sources and promoting more sustainable power generation.

NCER Records RM116.4 Mln Realised Investments In Perlis As Of Sept 30

KANGAR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has recorded RM116.4 million in realised investments in Perlis as of Sept 30, 2026, reflecting investors’ confidence in the state’s economic development potential.

TNB Accelerates Grid Modernisation To Meet Rising Current, Future Demand - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is stepping up investments in grid infrastructure and accelerating network modernisation to strengthen Malaysia’s electricity supply system, enhance renewable energy integration and meet future demand.

Slalom Makes Singapore Southeast Asia Hub To Drive AI Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Global business and technology consultancy, Slalom has set up its Southeast Asia hub in Singapore, with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), as it expands its regional operations and pursues artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation work for enterprises.