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Malaysia Presents Its First Homegrown Multimodal AI Model

(MENAFN) Malaysia officially introduced Ilmu 1.0, its first homegrown multimodal Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, on Tuesday during the opening of the ASEAN AI Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia aims not merely to match the advancements of other...

Graphjet to collaborate with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for the development of thermal management material using graphite

New York, United States, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or “the Company”) has agreed to support and collaborate with Centre for Materials Engineering and Smart Manufacturing (MERCU) of Universiti Kebangsaan...

Economists Remain Divided Over Malaysia's 2025 Growth Trajectory

(MENAFN) Economists remain divided over Malaysia’s economic trajectory following a subdued second-quarter performance that has cast doubt on full-year growth prospects. Despite domestic demand showing strength, persistent risks tied to global...

EU9 Malaysia Rolls Out August 2025 Game Expansion, New Rewards, and Enhanced Security for Players

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EU9, one of Malaysia’s most trusted and reputable online casino platforms, announced its largest update of the year, featuring a major expansion of its game library, fresh player rewards,...

Malaysia Weighs Nuclear Energy for Future Energy Needs

(MENAFN) Malaysia is actively evaluating nuclear energy as a promising avenue to achieve clean, stable, and cost-competitive electricity as part of its future energy strategy, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof announced on Monday. In a...

Futu Announces Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second...

From Setbacks to Comebacks: Global Reinvention Coach Expands Reach to Asia-Pacific

Bestselling author Lorna Blake and Youtube creator brings a message of reinvention to Asia-Pacific audiences after successful Jamaican media tour. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bestselling Author & YouTube Creator...

KAF Digital Bank Berhad, Aspire Systems Celebrate the Public Go-Live of Malaysia’s Cloud Native Islamic Digital Bank

KAF Digital Bank launches to the public in Malaysia on 8/8/25. A landmark implementation by Aspire Systems, powered by Temenos for a branchless digital bank. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KAF Digital Bank Berhad...

Malaysia’s Q2 Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 3 Percent

(MENAFN) Malaysia’s unemployment rate edged down by 0.1 percentage points to 3 percent in the second quarter of 2025, official figures revealed on Monday. The Department of Statistics Malaysia reported a 0.8 percent rise in the labor force,...

Malaysia Sees Slowdown in Industrial Output Growth

(MENAFN) Malaysia’s industrial output faces mounting pressure as economists warn that escalating global trade tensions could further weigh down growth, following a tepid 2.2% expansion in the country’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) for the...

Timor-Leste Participates In The ASEAN AI Malaysia 2025 Summit To Shape A Responsible Digital Future

Hot Spring Enzyme Bath Founder Shares Personal Story Behind Wellness Center’s Establishment in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hot Spring Enzyme Bath today announced the release of an official account from its founder, Pei Qian, detailing the personal circumstances that led to the creation of the wellness center in...

JinGangShan Association Unveils SGD $43 Billion Sanctuaries in Indonesia and Malaysia, Forging a New Paradigm in Heritage and Asset Protection

Singapore, Singapore, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The JinGangShan Asia-Pacific General Association today announced the official launch of two landmark initiatives valued at a combined SGD $43 billion, with strategic developments on Bintan...

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Boost Local Currency Payments

(MENAFN) Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia, and Bank of Thailand have appointed new Appointed Cross Currency Dealers (ACCDs) to boost the use of local currencies in bilateral transactions among the three countries, according to a statement...

Empro Group Inc. Celebrates Nasdaq Listing as the First Malaysian Beauty Brand to Join U.S. Capital Markets

Selangor, Malaysia, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empro Group Inc. (the “Company”, “Empro”, or “EMPG”), a rising beauty and personal care brand headquartered in Malaysia, is proud to confirm its successful listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market...

TrustFinance Xpo Malaysia 2025: The First Trusted Fintech Expo Comes to Kuala Lumpur This November

Powered by TrustFinance’s verified network, this groundbreaking event brings together the financial ecosystem to shape the future of trust in finance. SINGAPORE, August 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrustFinance, a global platform for financial...

Thai, Cambodian Officials Convene in Malaysia to Reinforce Truce

(MENAFN) Senior Thai and Cambodian officials convened in Malaysia on Monday to reinforce a fragile ceasefire that has so far held between the two nations, according to an official statement. Tensions between the neighboring Southeast Asian...

Dialight Celebrates Inauguration of New Penang Facility in Malaysia

PENANG, Malaysia, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dialight (LSE: DIA), a global leader in industrial LED lighting and opto-electronic LED technology, proudly announces the official inauguration of its new manufacturing facility in Penang,...

Malaysia Seeks Deeper Sports, Youth Relations with China

(MENAFN) Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh Tseow Suan announced on Sunday that the country is eager to deepen its cooperation with China in the areas of youth development and sports, emphasizing a commitment to strengthening...

Malaysia Acts as Mediator to Resolve Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash

(MENAFN) Malaysia is stepping forward to mediate the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which has recently turned deadly, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced on Sunday. He revealed that Cambodian Prime...