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Economic

Top Glove Appoints Ng Yong Lin, Lim Jin Feng As Joint Managing Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has appointed its executive director Ng Yong Lin and marketing director Lim Jin Feng as joint managing directors (MDs) effective April 1, 2026.

Penang MICE Sector Surges With Estimated Economic Impact Of RM1.91 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 (Bernama) -- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) activities in Penang generated about RM1.91 billion in estimated economic impact (EEI) for 2025, a significant 47.7 per cent increase compared to 2024.

Smarter Use Of Transaction Data Key To MSMEs’ Next Growth Phase - Paydibs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The next phase of growth for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) depends on how intelligently transaction data is harnessed, according to Paydibs, a digital payments company. 

Velesto Energy Unit Bags US$157 Mln Contract From Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd's (VEB) indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Velesto Drilling Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth US$157 million from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) to provide a jack-up drilling rig for the PCSB 2026-2030 contract period.

Credit Providers, Credit Service Providers Require Licensing, Registration Effective June 1

PUTRAJAYA, March 2 (Bernama) -- Credit providers and credit service providers are required to meet licensing requirements and register with the Consumer Credit Commission (CCC) effective June 1, 2026, in line with the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (Act 873) (CCA).

NanoMalaysia Unveils High-Performance 300wh/kg Sodium-Ion Battery Prototype

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- NanoMalaysia Bhd (NMB) has achieved a major milestone in Malaysia’s energy storage ambitions with the development of a graphene-enhanced sodium-ion battery prototype delivering an energy density exceeding 300 watt-hours per kilogramme (Wh/kg), among the highest in the world.

DNeX, MARA Ink MoU On Developing Unified Data Intelligence Hub

PUTRAJAYA, March 2 (Bernama) -- Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) and Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on developing a Unified Data Intelligence Hub as part of a broader artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital transformation initiative.

Iranian Drone Hits Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura Refinery: Reports

ISTANBUL, March 2 (Bernama-Anadolu/Ina) -- An Iranian drone strike targeted Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refining facility on Monday, igniting a fire outbreak, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing media reports.

Lynas' Operating License Renewal Granted By Atomic Energy Dept - Chang

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The government has approved the renewal of Lynas Malaysia’s operating licence for 10 years, effective tomorrow, following technical assessments, verification of legal compliance, consideration of national strategic interests, and commitments given by the company.

Maxis Wins Network Transformation Icon For Performance Award

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has been awarded the title of “Network Transformation Icon-Performance” by international telecommunications publication The Fast Mode in its 2025 awards programme.

Lynas Malaysia's Operating Licence Renewed For 10 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has renewed Lynas Malaysia’s operating license for 10 years, commencing tomorrow.

National Semiconductor Strategy Draws RM59.85 Mln Investments for Jan 2024-Sept 2025 -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The implementation of Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) has recorded an inflow of investment for the sector worth RM59.85 billion for the period from January 2024 to September 2025.