KUCHING: Insights Analytics BHd has partnered with the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre Sdn Bhd (SAIC) to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies across Sarawak’s key industries. Witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that they signed
KUCHING: Malaysia can redefine the global Halal economy by leading a shift from legal compliance to Tayyib values rooted in ethics, purity and sustainability, said Citadel Tayyib 360 chief executive officer Adly Mohamed. He said the next phase of Islamic trade and tourism will be shaped by integrating Halal certification
KUCHING: Malaysians are being urged to rediscover their own backyard as the country gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026, with new incentives and experiences that celebrate local culture, creativity and community. Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general (Planning) Datin Rafidah Idris said domestic travel remains vital in sustaining livelihoods and preserving the
KUCHING: Billions in green financing remain untapped by Sarawak’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) despite strong government support, according to Maybank. Maybank’s Group Global Banking Head of ESG Strategy and Solutions, Ranita Abdullah, said SMEs form a critical part of Sarawak’s supply chain but often miss out on sustainable financing
SARAWAK’S renewable ambitions are no longer just local headlines. They are drawing attention from major financiers watching how the state turns hydropower and hydrogen into long-term investment stories. Among them is Maybank, which sees Sarawak as one of ASEAN’s most ready and investable regions in the net-zero race. Sarawak Tribune
KUCHING: Sarawak’s renewable-energy ambitions will depend on blended finance and strong risk management to draw large-scale investors, said Maybank’s Group Global Banking Head of ESG Strategy and Solutions, Ranita Abdullah. She said Sarawak’s hydrogen and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) plans show strong leadership, but the technologies remain costly
KUCHING: Sarawak’s push toward net zero is emerging as one of the most credible in ASEAN, combining the state’s hydropower strength with consistent policies. According to Maybank’s Group Global Banking Head of ESG Strategy and Solutions Ranita Abdullah, Sarawak leads in Malaysia and much of ASEAN in energy-transition readiness because
KUCHING: Investor demand for Sarawak-based Insights Analytics Bhd has surged, with its initial public offering (IPO) oversubscribed by 53.62 times within just five days ahead of its ACE Market debut on October 27. The technology solutions provider received 14,397 applications for 1.5 billion new shares worth RM540.72 million, compared to
KUCHING: Malaysia has climbed two spots to 35th place in the Economic Freedom of the World 2025 report by the Fraser Institute, reflecting modest reform gains despite continued state control and regulatory hurdles. Released last week and co-authored by the late James Gwartney, Robert Lawson and Ryan Murphy, the report
KUCHING: Malaysia’s Budget 2026 tightens its belt while opening new fronts for innovation, combining fiscal reforms, targeted subsidies and carbon-pricing measures to strengthen public finances without slowing growth. The budget brings together subsidy rationalisation, SME incentives, carbon-pricing readiness and tax-base expansion to balance fiscal discipline with economic opportunity amid rising
