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Fertiliser producer Cropmate has announced the release of its frozen bank accounts, with the company confirming that none of its staff or leadership has faced legal action.
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Apple has initiated legal proceedings against OpenAI, claiming the AI firm unlawfully obtained proprietary technology. The dispute represents a significant rupture in what had been a closely watched strategic partnership between the two technology giants.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has committed government resources to position Malaysia as a regional drone hub, promising strengthened regulatory frameworks, research initiatives, and deeper collaboration with private operators to harness the sector's economic potential.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line on Sunday, June 28. The 37.8-kilometre corridor spanning from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia features 20 stations and is expected to benefit approximately two million residents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysia to rapidly advance its unmanned aerial vehicle and drone sector, positioning it as critical to the nation's economic competitiveness alongside artificial intelligence and digital transformation initiatives.
E-hailing platform Maxim is intensifying its commitment to inclusive transportation nationwide through affordable fares, specialised services for persons with disabilities, and strategic partnerships with healthcare providers and NGOs.
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A witness told the court that a data breach involving a former subordinate could jeopardize ongoing merger negotiations between Malaysia's two major state oil firms, Petronas and Petros.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans for the government to construct affordable housing units for civil servants throughout Malaysia, signalling an effort to ease the property burden faced by the nation's public sector workforce.
Malaysia will exempt Service Tax on service charges and sinking fund contributions for non-residential buildings starting July 1, 2026, a move the Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers says will ease operational costs.
The 12-member CPTPP trade bloc has endorsed the recent US-Iran agreement and called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open to protect global energy trade and supply chain stability.
Bank Negara Malaysia has unveiled the 'Semak Kasih' portal to assist beneficiaries in locating unclaimed insurance and takaful coverage left by deceased family members, addressing an estimated 50,000 unclaimed policies nationwide.
Malaysia's Cabinet has scheduled a dedicated committee meeting for next week to address foreign worker issues across sectors including food and beverage, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad celebrated its 20th anniversary, having mobilised RM46.88 billion in financing and investment to transform Malaysia's water services since 2006. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof urged immediate action on water losses.
Tourism Malaysia and KL Hop-On Hop-Off have partnered to launch a domestic tourism campaign using specially wrapped sightseeing buses to promote Visit Malaysia 2026, featuring attractions from 15 states with interactive QR codes linking to travel deals.
Malaysia is actively pursuing Russian investment in its Islamic finance sector, planning regional visits and exporting shariah expertise. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's position as a global Islamic finance hub.
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is accelerating its Middle East growth through partnerships with renowned Saudi chefs Chef Fadi Mneimneh and Chef Rakan Aloraifi, capitalizing on rising halal product demand.
Petronas is positioning itself as a catalyst for strengthened Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, leveraging its expanding Central Asian presence to unlock fresh opportunities in energy, trade, and regional cooperation.
A new global survey reveals that over half of consumers are prepared to pay higher prices for brands that are transparent about how they deploy artificial intelligence with personal data, signalling a major shift in purchasing behaviour.
Malaysia's employment landscape remains stable with unemployment at just 0.04% as of late June, down 20% from May. Job redeployment programmes have accelerated placements significantly, signalling effective government intervention.