Business : Digital Transformation Agenda Critical Catalyst For Govt Competitiveness -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The digital transformation agenda under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) will be a critical catalyst in securing the nation’s long-term competitiveness, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He...

Malaysian court blocks PetroSaudi’s Tarek Obaid from trading Palantir stock as 1MDB asset freeze widens

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Malaysian High Court has barred PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) and its director Tarek Obaid from accessing or dealing with 2.5 million shares in US-based software company Palantir Technologies. Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul...

Business : Malaysia Re-elected To ICAO Council, Affirms Global Aviation Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been successfully re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council as a Part III member for the 2025–2028 term, an achievement that reaffirms the country’s leadership in...

Malaysia-China rare earths project? Khazanah says no comment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has remained non-committal on news reports that Malaysia and China are in talks over a rare earths refinery project. Reuters reported on Thursday that the two countries are in early discussions on a...

Business : Trump Visit Tied To ASEAN Summit, Not Bilateral Invite From Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s invitation to United States (US) President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October should be viewed as part of ASEAN’s broader engagement strategy, rather than...

Business News | Helping Small Businesses in Southeast Asia Tap into AI: ASEAN Foundation and AVPN Introduce Local Partners for AIM ASEAN Programme

PRNewswire Singapore, October 3: Small businesses are the backbone of Southeast Asia's economy. But in today's fast-changing digital landscape, many Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) risk being left behind, especially when it comes to...

Malaysia Airports salutes food & beverage excellence with KULinary Dining Awards

MALAYSIA. Malaysia Airports and KL International Airport (KLIA) have announced the winners of the KULinary Dining Awards 2025. These were selected through a mystery diner approach, with a panel of expert judges comprising culinary professionals...

Business : Weststar, MBSB In RM4.8 Bln Collaboration To Drive Aviation Expansion

SUBANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Weststar Group and MBSB Bank Bhd (MBSB) have formalised a RM4.8 billion syndicated Islamic financing facility, with MBSB committing RM1.3 billion to drive Weststar’s aviation expansion. The memorandum of...

Business : Budget 2026 To Reinforce Govt Commitment To Strengthen Fiscal Space - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today. In a research note, the investment bank highlighted that since 2021, the fiscal...

Business : Budget 2026: MPRC Seeks Stronger SME Support In OGSE Industry

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) hopes that Budget 2026 will reinforce support for the Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) Industry Blueprint 2021-2030 Mid-Term...

Malaysia secures ICAO Council seat, reaffirming aviation leadership globally

Malaysia wins re-election to the ICAO Council with 154 votes, marking its seventh consecutive term and strengthening its aviation leadership. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Malaysia has secured re-election to the International Civil Aviation...

Malaysians Protest at US Embassy Over Israel Before Trump Visit

Protesters outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 2. (Bloomberg) -- Thousands of Malaysians rallied outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday to demand the country take action over Israel, amid growing criticism of US President...

Malaysia to voice firm Palestine stance during Trump ASEAN visit

KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming visit of United States President Donald J. Trump to Malaysia in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit this month does not signal that Malaysia is compromising on or abandoning its commitment to the Palestinian cause....

Business : Ringgit Seen Firmer Ahead Of Budget 2026 On BNM's Stance, Fiscal Expectations

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to edge firmer ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement on Oct 10, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy stance and expectations of fiscal...

Weststar secures RM1.3bil financing from MBSB to drive aviation expansion

KUALA LUMPUR: The Weststar Group and MBSB Bank Bhd (MBSB) have formalised a collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with MBSB committing RM1.3bil to drive Weststar’s aviation expansion. The collaboration builds on a syndicated...

World Bank says Malaysia’s digitisation push held back by talent shortage, resistance to change

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Malaysian government has made significant progress in digitising its operations and services, but persistent gaps in cross-ministerial engagement, digital skills and resistance to change continue to limit its potential to...

Tenchijin to Exhibit at Malaysia International Water Convention 2025 and Deliver Presentation

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 October 2025 - Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator transforming sustainable water infrastructure management, is going to participate in the Malaysia International Water Convention (MIWC)...

Trump’s visit to Malaysia for Asean Summit not a compromise on Palestinian cause, says Reezal Merican

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The upcoming visit of United States President Donald J. Trump to Malaysia in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit this month does not signal that Malaysia is compromising on or abandoning its commitment to the Palestinian...

Khazanah tight-lipped on Malaysia-China rare earth talks

KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd has remained non-committal on news reports that Malaysia and China are in talks over a rare earths refinery project. Reuters reported on Thursday that the two countries are in early discussions on a project to...

Trump Visit Tied To ASEAN Summit, Not Bilateral Invite From Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s invitation to United States (US) President Donald Trump to attend the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October should be viewed as part of ASEAN’s broader engagement strategy, rather than...