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Malaysia’s AI Ambitions Take Shape with Microsoft-Led Cloud and Talent Development Blueprint The world is witnessing a historic turning point, where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant aspiration but an active driver of change across economies. From reshaping how businesses operate to augmenting the way individuals work and make decisions, AI is heralding a new era of human-machine...

Malaysia’s Inflation Steady at 1.4% in April 2025, Remains Among Region’s Lowest Malaysia’s inflation held firm at 1.4% year-on-year (YoY) in April 2025, matching the rate recorded in March and marking the lowest level since February 2021, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 134.3 points, up from 132.4 points a year earlier, with...

Pahang Launches High-Tech Zone to Position Kuantan as a Future AI and Big Data Hub Malaysia’s east coast is entering a new chapter of economic transformation, with Pahang setting its sights on becoming a competitive player in the high-technology sector. The state government has announced the establishment of the Pahang High-Tech Zone, designed to attract global and local companies involved in artificial...

Malaysia Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Most Peaceful Nations in Global Peace Index 2024 Malaysia has proudly secured its place as one of the world’s most peaceful countries, ranking 10th globally and 2nd in Asia, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024 and World Risk Report. The ranking places Malaysia just behind Singapore in Asia, highlighting the nation’s growing global reputation for...

Malaysia to Debut AI Supercomputer Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell Superchip in 2025 Malaysia is on track to launch its first AI supercomputer by the third quarter of 2025, powered by the revolutionary NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip — a key milestone that cements the country’s ambition to become a regional AI innovation hub. The system will be hosted on the NVIDIA DGX Cloud and deployed at YTL...

The SST Ripple Effect: What Malaysia’s 8% Tax on Commercial Rentals Means for You The Malaysian real estate market is once again at a pivotal crossroads. The government’s proposed expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) to include an 8% levy on commercial rental and leasing services is stirring significant attention across the property sector. For landlords, tenants, and investors—especially...

PKFZ 2.0 Masterplan: Reimagining Malaysia’s Free Zone for a Sustainable, Digital Future Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) has officially unveiled its PKFZ 2.0 Masterplan, a comprehensive blueprint to evolve the 1,000-acre logistics hub into a next-generation, tech-enabled, and environmentally sustainable industrial ecosystem. The initiative aims to boost Malaysia’s position in global supply chains while...

Malaysia’s Commercial Land Market Heats Up: Key Hotspots in 2025 The escalating US-China geopolitical rivalry and global supply chain diversification are quietly reshaping Southeast Asia’s property market. At the heart of this transformation, Malaysia is emerging as a major winner—especially in the vacant commercial land sector. Driven by investor-friendly initiatives, special economic zones, and...

WORQ and Sunway Unveil Second Co-Working Space at Sunway Velocity TWO, Cheras WORQ, Malaysia’s leading co-working space provider, has teamed up once again with Sunway Property to launch a 20,000 sq ft co-working outlet at Sunway V2 Tower in Sunway Velocity TWO, Cheras. This marks their second collaboration following the success of their inaugural outlet at Sunway Putra, which achieved full occupancy...

Malaysia Shines with 92 Companies on Fortune Southeast Asia 500 List 2025: Maybank, Sime Darby, CIMB Lead the Pack Malaysia has reinforced its position as a key player in regional business with 92 companies featured in Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 list for 2025—placing third overall behind Indonesia and Thailand. This reflects the country’s strong corporate growth, strategic role in global supply...