KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- AV Access is set to debut its latest innovation, the eShare W90 4K wireless conferencing system, at InfoComm Asia 2025, which will be held from July 23 to 25 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.

# MSE's RM90 Mln Matching Fund Launched To Position M'sia As Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Hub KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Science Endowment matching fund for the semiconductor sector amounting to RM90 million, has been launched to position the country as a global hub in advanced packaging technology, an area currently dominated by a handful of countries such as Taiwan. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that the semiconductor matching fund is expected to ..

GEORGE TOWN, July 17 (Bernama) SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of SIRIM Bhd, today powered up Malaysias high-tech ambitions with the launch of its new Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Laboratory at the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) in Bayan Lepashere.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) --Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahims political secretary, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin, has dismissed the upcoming Turun Anwar protest as a political ploy by a small group seeking to maintain relevance.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysias real estate market recorded steady growth across key sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), supported by strong data centre investments, infrastructure developmentand resilient domestic demand, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

By Anas Abu Hassan KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.

TANJONG KARANG, July 13(Bernama) --Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) can secure a big win in the next Sabah state election if they join forces, based on trends in past elections, saidUMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

PENAMPANG, July 12 (Bernama) --The decision to advise the Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, to dissolve the State Legislative Assemblywill only be made after a consensus is reached among Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) component parties, said its chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

KOTA BHARU, July 12 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir saidUMNO members in Kelantan need to discard a defeatist mindset and remain loyal to the party's struggle even though they have been in the opposition seat for a long time.

SUNGAI BULOH, July 12(Bernama) -- UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed today that UMNO will not abandon its component partners in Barisan Nasional (BN),MCA, MIC and Friends of BN, no matter what the situation.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The recent meetingsbetween Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and high-level foreign leaders from Australia, Pakistan, Turkiyeand Palestine underlined Malaysias commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with strategic partners from multiple continents.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The emergenceof more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth framework.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia emerged at the top of the leaderboard for Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPO) capital market with 66 per cent or US$940 million (US$1=RM4.24) raised across Southeast Asia during the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to the Deloitte Mid-Year IPO Snapshot 2025 report.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has provided good cooperation throughout the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) proceedings regarding the issue of share sales and privatisation of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has collaboratedwith Durham University ofthe United Kingdom (UK) to launchthe Young Regulators Development Programme (YRDP), which will be held annually from 2025 to 2027 in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Julai (Bernama) --Suruhanjaya Sekuriti Malaysia (SC) telah bekerjasama dengan Durham University of United Kingdom (UK) untuk melancarkan Program Pembangunan Pengawal Selia Muda (YRDP), yang akan diadakan setiap tahun mulai 2025 hingga 2027 di Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- SiPearl, the European startup developing energy-efficient processors for supercomputing and artificial intelligence (AI), has completed the final 32 million euros tranche of its 130 million euros Series A funding round. (1 euro = RM4.96)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic about the outcome of its tariff negotiation with the United States (US), banking on certain sectors that could be favourable to both countries, says Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) has recently appointed its first Shariah Advisory Board (SAB), a significant step forward in providing Shariah governance, upholding ethical standards, and fostering greater confidence in Malaysias gold industry.

SHAH ALAM, July 9(Bernama) -- The Selangor state government, together with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd(MAHB), has devised and implemented five integrated strategies to ensure that the Selangor Aero Park (SAP) @KLIA Aeropolis project can attract high-impact foreign investments in the aerospace sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Boyd has announced the launch of its ROL2300, a high-capacity liquid-to-liquid coolant distribution unit (CDU) designed to meet the demanding thermal needs of artificial intelligence-driven data centres.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) --The 27th International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo 2025 is set to take place from Oct 28 to 30, 2025, at the MalaysiaInternational Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), following the ICW Borneo 2025 in Kuching, Sarawak, in May.

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Government must continuously engage with its United States (US) counterparts to negotiate a lower tariff rate, following Washingtons recent decision to impose a 25 per cent duty on goods from Malaysia, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

KOTA KINABALU, July 8(Bernama) --Sabah has recorded approved investments totallingRM10.9 billion for the first quarter (1Q) of this year, representing the third highest in Malaysia after Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, the Sabah State Legislative Assembly was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) --Malaysia is committed to strengthening co- operation in economics, trade and investment with BRICS countries, especially with the great potential of artificial intelligence (AI) which needs to be harnessed for inclusive development.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The processing time for Expatriate Employment Pass (EP) approvals, which used to take up to 40 days,has been reduced to just 10 working days following the integration of the Integrated Foreign Worker Management System (ePPAx) and MYFutureJobs into the Xpats Gateway, effective July 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) --More than RM2.2 million in subsidies remain available under the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack programme for first-time insurance buyers, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) The BRICS grouping has sent a strong message in defence of a rules-based multilateral trading system, rejecting unilateral, punitive and discriminatory protectionist measures imposed that are not in line with international laws,under the pretext of environmental concerns.

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) --Malaysia will conduct a comprehensive review of potential membership in the New Development Bank (NDB), taking into account various aspects, including the required commitments and the effectiveness of participation in the institution,said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that servesdevelopment over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity.

From Arul Rajoo Duran Raj RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6(Bernama) -- The government is committed to strengthening Malaysiasaviation industry ecosystem and is ready to assist investors towards that.

By Hasnah Jusid JOHOR BAHRU, July 6(Bernama) -- Global pioneer in digital infrastructure platforms, DayOne Data Centers (DayOne), has focused on optimising its energy and water consumption to support Malaysias sustainability goals while maintaining high-performance operations as global demand for digital infrastructure surges.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) --UMNO will take firm legal action, including filing lawsuits, against individuals who spread slander or tarnish the reputation of its leaders.

TAWAU, July 5(Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is advancing Islamic finance to drive socioeconomic development through various social finance initiatives, said its president and chief executive officer,Khairul Kamarudin.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN has taken steps to reform the grouping by not only increasing trade among the member countries but also the use of local currencies in trade as a concrete way toward a more stable financial system free of unilateral domination, Prime MinisterDatuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an increase in intra-BRICS trade and for the groupingto emerge as a strong and principled force, grounded in equity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to shaping a more balanced and just international order.

By Vikneswaran Raman KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to reinforce the importance ofmultilateralism amid a rapidly polarising global landscape andMalaysias unwavering commitment to a more balanced, inclusive world orderat the 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6-7.

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj PARIS, July 4(Bernama) -- The signing of an agreement between AirAsia and Airbus for the purchase of A321XLR aircraft will further strengthen the airline's operational capabilities for short- and medium-haul routes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

# PM Anwar's Visit To France A Success, Reviving Partnerships Across All Sectors --President Macron PARIS, July 4 (Bernama) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has described Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's two-day visit to France as a success, with the two nations reviving partnerships across all sectors. He said this was achieved through Anwar's high-level meetings with his French counterpart Franois Bayrou and other key officials, his important speech at Sorbonne ..

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Origin Investment Corp I, a newly formed special purpose acquisition company, has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) of six million units at US$10 per unit, raising US$60 million. (US$1=RM4.21)