NCER Realises RM4.6 Bln Investments In Perak, Creates 3,867 Job Opportunities

IPOH, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) recorded realised investments amounting to RM4.6 billion in Perak from January to September this year, creating 3,867 new job opportunities.

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.

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.

Malaysia Highlights Cooperation Opportunities In Five Strategic Sectors At Istanbul Summit – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia highlighted opportunities for cooperation in the semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, clean energy and halal industries at the B57+ Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

PKNPk, GVL Explore Development Of Over-100 MW AI Data Centre In Perak

IPOH, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Perak State Development Corporation (PKNPk) and Global Vision Lab Sdn Bhd (GVL) are exploring the development of a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Perak, with a planned power capacity of more than 100 megawatts (MW).

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.

Equinix Appoints Effendi Azmi As Managing Director For Malaysia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The world’s digital infrastructure company, Equinix Inc, has appointed Effendi Azmi Hashim as managing director for Malaysia, effective immediately. 

SD Guthrie To Sell Bukit Kerayong Land For RM933.57 Mln, Forms JV With Bumi Assets, YTL Power

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd will sell 657.09 hectares of land in Bukit Kerayong, Selangor, to Bukit Kerayong Industrial Developments (BKID) for RM933.57 million and partner with Bumi Assets Sdn Bhd and YTL Power International Bhd to develop the site into an industrial park.

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. 

MIDA Calls For Coordinated Investment Strategy To Position Borneo As Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Invest Borneo action plan should focus on shared value chains, improve cross-border ease of doing business and prioritise investment realisation to strengthen Borneo’s position as an investment hub, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).