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Malaysia Ranks Among Global Leaders in AI Use for Finance

Petaling Jaya, 10 August 2026 – Malaysia has emerged among the three leading markets for artificial-intelligence use in finance, with adoption among affluent and high-net-worth investors reaching 85%,…

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MRCB and TECO Target Scalable AI-Ready Modular Data Centres

Kuala Lumpur, 10 August 2026 – Malaysian Resources Corporation and Taiwan-based TECO Electric & Machinery are working toward a partnership to develop and validate AI-ready modular data centres,…

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E-Wallet Adoption Becomes a Cross-Generational Malaysian Habit

Kuala Lumpur, 10 August 2026 – E-wallet use in Malaysia is spreading beyond younger consumers, with new survey data showing the fastest growth among people aged 35 and…

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