With QR codes and instant transfers on the rise, Bank Negara Malaysia is accelerating efforts to make cross-border payments as seamless as domestic ones across Asean.

In early April, Malaysia and Cambodia launched the second phase of their cross-border QR payment system, enabling QR-bas...

Integration: Malaysia to broaden regional payment links as Asean chair

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Malaysia sees tech salary surge in 2025, led by system engineers

Tech salaries in Malaysia have risen significantly this year, with system engineers recording the highest increase at 8%, according to NodeFlair’s Tech Salary Report 2...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Teenagers are increasingly becoming both victims and perpetrators of online crimes on social media platforms, driven by a combination of growing screen time, uneven digital literacy and anonymity on the internet. This trend warrants urgent intervention from parents, educators and law enforcement ...

Online Safety: Teens both victims and perpetrators in rise of social media-linked crimes

It has been more than two years since ChatGPT’s debut upended the artificial intelligence (AI) world and led to massive global investments in AI technologies and infrastructure. But the world was once again turned upside down with DeepSeek’s emergence.

The essence of the “DeepSeek momen...

Ideas: The DeepSeek moment: A catalyst for AI infrastructure growth

Nearly six in 10 employees, or 59%, in Malaysia say they would resign from a toxic work environment — the highest percentage in Asia-Pacific, according to Randstad’s 2025 Workmonitor research.

Toxic workplaces driving employee resignations

Southeast Asia’s once-hyped Web3.0 sector, long overshadowed by speculative trading and high-profile collapses, is now undergoing a quiet but determined resurgence. Following a period of decline marked by the implosions of Terra-Luna and FTX, early-stage Web3.0 investment in the region rebounded ...

Future Perfect: Web3.0 is back in Southeast Asia — but it looks nothing like before

Over the past 15 years, job transformations have become life-altering. This introduces the concept of personal obsolescence, a somewhat chilling reality. Unfortunately, current education systems are unprepared for this rapid change.

The “one and done” model, where secondary or tertiary ...

Learning: Human versus machine

The entertainment landscape shifted significantly with the advent of over-the-top (OTT) platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, which offer movies and series on demand that are accessible anytime and anywhere. Despite data-driven, personalised recommendations, audiences now appear to be experien...

Entertainment: Traditional TV and OTT platforms consolidate

Threat actors are evolving their tactics, moving beyond traditional ransomware and data theft to focus on business disruption, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted attacks and insider threats. According to Palo Alto Networks’ 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, almost half of the secur...

Issues: Nearly 44% of security incidents involve web browsers, says Palo Alto Networks

When Malaysia’s first satellite, Measat-1, was launched in 1996, the country made headlines for its space aspirations. But today, participating in this area is less about national pride than tapping into a rapidly growing economy powered by data, connectivity and satellite-based services.

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Cover Story: Reaching for the final frontier

The rapid evolution of fintech and digital banking has fuelled a growing demand for data analytics professionals, particularly those who can interpret and apply data responsibly while adapting to the industry’s constant transformation.

As such, it is increasingly vital that the future w...

Beyond Results: Training for a data-driven future

Malaysia ranked 18th in financial inclusion in 2023 and 20th in 2024. Leveraging a combination of alternative data and generative artificial intelligence (AI) could, however, enable banks to advance financial inclusion while mitigating risks within the country.

Using non-traditional dat...

Issues: Alternative data and AI to drive financial inclusion

Something big is taking shape in Puchong — a strategic initiative aimed at elevating Malaysia from a back-end player in the semiconductor supply chain to a force to be reckoned with in the global chip design arena. At the heart of this effort is the Puchong Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Park, a ...

Cover Story: Stepping into the IC design fast lane

Growing up in a rubber estate in Teluk Intan, Perak, Giva Kuppusamy developed a fascination for freshwater prawns thriving in nearby rivers. Today, that childhood curiosity has blossomed into a mission to make udang galah, as they’re known locally, more affordable for and accessible to Malaysians...

Start-up: Making freshwater prawns affordable

Midea Group Co saw strong revenue and profit growth in the first quarter, as it benefitted from Chinese subsidies for home appliance purchases despite facing US tariff risks.

Midea reports strong revenue despite facing US tariff risks

The US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in March to a record as companies continued importing goods to get ahead of tariffs, indicating a large hit to the economy in the first quarter.

Record US goods-trade deficit implies weaker first-quarter GDP

Property developer GuocoLand (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:GUOCO), the property arm of Hong Leong Group, is undertaking a comprehensive review of its land bank to maximise its land use value. This review may include a potential foray into industrial township development to support long-term growth, it said in a bourse filing.

GuocoLand mulls foray into industrial township development; 3Q earnings drop on higher taxes

Malta’s “golden passports” programme for wealthy investors violates European Union (EU) rules on citizenship, the bloc’s top court ruled in a case that could have transformed the EU into a haven for affluent foreigners at a time when President Donald Trump wants to entice them to the US.

EU bans sale of ‘golden passports’ as Trump opens doors

HSBC warned that loan demand and credit quality could suffer from the broader fallout of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, signalling tougher times for trade-focused banks even as the lender's first quarter profit beat forecasts.

HSBC sounds Trump tariff alarm, taking shine off 1Q profit and US$3b buyback

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an extension of the ceasefire in Myanmar, which will end on Wednesday.

He stressed that the truce is essential to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all affected communities.

Malaysia urges for extension of ceasefire in Myanmar 

An internal investigation into the error in the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination Results Analysis Report is still underway, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Give space, internal probe into Jalur Gemilang error underway — Fadhlina

Digital services provider MyEG Services Bhd (KL:MYEG) announced on Tuesday the launch of the Malaysia Blockchain Infrastructure (MBI), a national platform developed in collaboration with MIMOS Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd, that aims to foster blockchain innovation and streamline the integration of digital assets across various industries in Malaysia.

MyEG and MIMOS launch blockchain infrastructure to boost Malaysia's digital economy

Johor-based property developer Country View Bhd declared a 20 sen dividend on Tuesday after a ninefold rise in first quarter net profit due mainly to the sale of three pieces of commercial land in Taman Nusa Sentral, Iskandar Puteri.

Country View declares 20 sen dividend after ninefold jump in 1Q net profit

The government will very soon gazette a reduction in the maximum speed limit in school zones from 50km per hour to 30km per hour to improve safety for students.

Speed limit for school zones to be reduced from 50 to 30km per hour soon — Loke

The cost of a plate of nasi lemak — a beloved Malaysian staple — has skyrocketed by 81.3% over the past 13 years, rising from RM2.03 in 2011 to RM3.68 in 2024. This increase significantly exceeds the national inflation rate of 28.7% during the same period, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Nasi lemak price jumps 81% in 13 years, much higher than Malaysia’s inflation rate

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd has launched Malaysia’s largest IPO in eight months, aiming to raise RM419.87 million from 347 million new shares on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market.

Eco-Shop launches Malaysia’s largest IPO in eight months at RM1.21 per share

MALAYSIA Aviation Group Bhd (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd, will distribute up to 2½ months’ salary in bonuses to employees after posting its second consecutive annual profit, says group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail.

The airline group...

Malaysia Airlines staff to receive up to 2½ months’ bonus on second straight annual profit

China’s top diplomat warned countries against caving in to US tariff threats, as the Trump administration hints at the possible use of new trade tools to pressure Beijing.

China vows to stand firm, urges nations to resist ‘bully’ Trump

Malaysians are spending more on travel, despite concerns about an economic slowdown, with average spending per traveller increasing 15% to 25% at Matta Fair 2025. This reflects a rebound in travel demand and stronger consumer confidence, according to Mercury Securities.

Malaysians spending more on travel despite concerns of an economic slowdown

Bursa Malaysia Bhd's (KL:BURSA) stock on Tuesday slipped to its lowest level in three weeks, while analysts slashed earnings estimates after a soft quarter.

Bursa slips to three-week low, analysts slash forecasts after soft 1Q

A top Pakistan defence official warned of the possibility of war with India but said it can be averted, as tensions rise over last week’s militant attacks in the northern region of Kashmir that killed 26 people.

Pakistan minister warns of ‘immediate threat’ of India war

Fraser &amp; Neave Holdings Bhd (KL:F&amp;N) expects its dairy farming venture to break even within three to five years.

F&N optimistic dairy farm venture will break even in three to five years

HHRG Bhd (KL:HHRG), formerly known as Heng Huat Resources Group Bhd, said that the company has issued a show cause letter to its CEO Fong Chee Khuen.

HHRG issues show cause letter to CEO, extends suspension

Mudajaya Group Bhd (KL:MUDAJYA) confirmed on Tuesday that its Indian unit and independent power producer, RKM Powergen Ltd, was raided by local authorities in early February this year over an alleged fraudulent acquisition.

Mudajaya confirms Indian unit raided by local authorities over alleged fraudulent acquisition

Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd said on Tuesday there is no urgent need to raise prices at its chain of discount stores after the increase earlier this month.

Eco-Shop says no urgent need to raise prices after latest round, sees strong demand ahead

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:NESTLE) is likely to report softer earnings for the rest of financial year 2025 (FY2025), as rising input costs and softer consumer demand continue to pressure profit margins, analysts said.

Nestlé Malaysia to see softer earnings in FY2025 as higher costs take a bite out of profits — analysts

HSBC warned that loan demand and credit quality could suffer from the broader fallout of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, signalling tougher times for trade-focused banks even as the lender's first quarter profit beat forecasts.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) has appointed its deputy secretary general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States.

Miti deputy sec-gen appointed chief negotiator for US tariff talks

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new members to the Shariah Advisory Council (SAC), effective May 1, 2025.

BNM appoints two new members to Shariah Advisory Council, effective May 1

US President Donald Trump's administration has so far withheld at least US$436.87 billion (RM1.9 trillion) of congressionally approved funding, the top Democrats on the US Congress' appropriation committees said on Tuesday.

Trump administration withholding US$436.87b in approved spending, top Democrats say

The investigation into corruption allegations involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has reached 15% to 20% progress, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Probe into Ismail Sabri only about 15%-20% complete, says MACC chief 

As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia this month to forge closer ties against higher US tariffs, the People's Bank of China was seizing a moment of confusion and disruption in global trade to promote greater usage of the yuan.

China ramps up global yuan push, seizing on retreating dollar

Canada’s Liberal Party is projected to win a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US President Donald Trump in a trade war.

Carney’s Liberals win narrow victory in Canada’s election

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL:IHH) on Tuesday secured its first sustainability-linked loan worth S$300 million (approximately RM993.16 million) from Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB).

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