Assess Energy-intensive Projects Beyond Investment Value, Says Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Energy-intensive projects must be assessed not simply by headline investment value but by infrastructure readiness, energy efficiency, local supplier participation, skills development and wider economic benefits, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today.

Firms Speed Up Compliance But Confidence Falls - CUBE Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Firms are embedding regulatory change faster than a year ago, but fewer are confident their compliance processes are effective, according to a survey by artificial intelligence (AI)-native regulatory intelligence company CUBE.

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.

Govt Welcomes Proposal For More Structured Support For Growth-stage SMEs -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The government welcomes the business community’s proposal for more structured support for growth-stage small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

MATRADE Warns Businesses Of Fraudsters Impersonating Its Personnel

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has alerted the business community and the public to fraudulent activities by individuals impersonating its personnel via email and WhatsApp.

Skyro Launches First Credit Product In Malaysia, Offers Cash Loans

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Skyro has launched its first credit product in Malaysia, offering eligible consumers a digital way to access short-term financing for everyday financial needs. 

Denodo Named Gartner Leader In Data Integration Tools For Seventh Straight Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Data management company, Denodo has been named a Leader in research firm Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools for the seventh consecutive year.

Malaysia Can Turn Construction Expertise Into Home-grown AI Products -- Archiboost Engineer

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom has strengthened its digital foundation, with the next opportunity lying in bringing industry firms and local developers together to turn Malaysian expertise into useful AI products that can compete globally.

Minimum Wage, Targeted Assistance Part Of Broader Economic Balancing Act – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's minimum wage policy cannot be viewed in isolation but should be seen as complementing the targeted assistance, subsidy rationalisation and affordable healthcare measures to ensure workers' income gains translate into improved household well-being, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer On Improved Global Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s positive overnight performance as improving global sentiment and easing geopolitical concerns lifted investor confidence.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of Expected OPR Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Thursday ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) decision, with expectations of an interest rate hike lending support to the local currency.

TNB Recognised As Brand of The Year At The World Branding Awards 2026–2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has been recognised as Brand of the Year in the Energy-Power category (National Tier) at the World Branding Awards 2026–2027.