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.

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.

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.

JAG Eyes Growth In Recycling Data Centre, Solar Panel, EV Battery Waste

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Total waste management company JAG Bhd is exploring opportunities to recycle discarded data centre equipment, solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) batteries to broaden its recycling operations.

Sunway Construction's Unit Clinches RM920.8 Mln Variation Works Contract In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s wholly owned unit Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd has received a letter of award for variation (LOAV) works from a United States (US)-headquartered multinational technology corporation worth approximately RM920.8 million.

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.

Integrated System Planning Vital To Meet Growing Demand For Electricity -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) says integrated system planning is becoming increasingly important as demand for electricity from data centres and high-value industries grows.

Govt To Ensure Data Centre Projects Will Not Affect Power Supply To Existing Industries – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the development of data centres will not affect electricity supply to existing industries which form the backbone of Malaysia’s national economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Melaka Centre Eyes Global Role In Gas Turbine Talent Development -- Zhang Chaoqun

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) - The Gas Turbine Skills Training Centre in Melaka harbours ambitious plans to develop into a leading platform for international gas turbine talent development, technical exchange, and industry cooperation.

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.