Round-The-Clock Renewables Could Support Data Centres In Malaysia — IRENA

From K. Naveen Prabu

ABU DHABI, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy (RE) solutions could support growing power needs of Malaysia’s data centres, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 

Building Costs Rise In Dec 2025 On Higher Cement, Sand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Building costs rose in December 2025, driven by higher cement and sand prices, data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed.

Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL Dominates Malaysia's Exports In November 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 85.5 per cent of the total in November 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

EMCC Secures Approval For Four New Pawnbroking Licenses From KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (EMCC) has secured approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for four new pawnbroking licenses covering two outlets in Pahang, one in Kuala Lumpur, and one in Perak.

Steel Unit Price Index Falls 0.1 To 0.3.2 Pct In November 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel recorded a decrease in November 2025, ranging from 0.1 to 3.2 per cent compared to the previous month.

PNB To Launch Zakat al-Mustaghallat Via Khultah Method In Mid-2026, Eyes RM60 Mln In Collection

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will launch zakat assessment for Fixed Price Funds managed by Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) through the al-Mustaghallat zakat method via Khultah (collective) in mid-2026.  

ECRL Project Hits 89 Pct Completion As Of October 2025 -- MRL CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has recorded an overall progress of 89 per cent as of October 2025, according to Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak.

Malaysia’s Inflation Eases To 1.3 Pct In October 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation eased to 1.3 per cent in October 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in September 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Tightens Ree Management, Wants A Full Value Chain ​​to Be Developed In The Country - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The development of the rare earth element (REE) industry will go through a strict engagement process at the federal and state government levels to ensure that the REE value chain is developed domestically.

Four More BSN Mobile Banks For Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang & Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated four more Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) mobile bank units in 2026 specifically to increase access to banking services to residents in the rural areas of Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang, and Perak.

Unit Price Index Of Steel Rises 0.6–2.5 Pct in October 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel in the country rose by 0.6-2.5 per cent last month compared to September 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

Khazanah-China Rare Earth Investment Should Be Accelerated – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged that Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) accelerate its investment with China in rare earth element (REE) development to capitalise on the sector’s potential and ensure balanced regional development.