Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Plantation And Commodities Ministry Allocates RM19 Mln For Cocoa Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The Plantation and Commodities Ministry, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), has allocated RM19 million from 2024 to 2026 for the Cocoa Farm Rehabilitation Project across Malaysia to enhance cultivation as a key source of the country's economy.

MTDC, Bioeconomy Corporation Drive Bio-based Innovation Via BioXCeed 2025 Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and Bioeconomy Corporation have jointly organised the BioXCeed 2025 event to integrate bio-based innovation with deeptech commercialisation.

BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 To Propel Bio Entrepreneurs To Global Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 programme under BioXceed 2025 is expected to produce at least 10 high-potential bio-entrepreneurs capable of achieving Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) or BioNexus status, further strengthening the national biotechnology ecosystem by 2030.

Finland's Solar Foods Inspires Global Shift In Sustainable Food Production

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s Solar Foods hopes its innovative approach in producing Solein, a protein “made out of thin air,” by way of gas fermentation, will inspire other nations to adopt more sustainable methods in food production.

Glove Stocks Rise In Early Trade On Positive Sector Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Rubber glove stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, driven by a positive sector outlook, Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd said, amid ongoing US-China geopolitical tensions.

Niche Capital Allocates RM23.18 Mln To Advance KK Hill, Sokor Midland Gold Projects

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Niche Capital Emas Holdings Bhd (NICE) plans to allocate approximately RM23.18 million or 89 per cent of the total RM26.18 million raised from its private placement exercise to advance its mining business, particularly the KK Hill and Sokor Midland projects in Kelantan.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Regional Hub For Neurotechnology Devices, Says Neurosurgeon

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds untapped potential in the development and commercialisation of neurotechnology devices, with significant opportunities for the industry to grow and position the country as a regional hub, a neurosurgeon said.

Expanding Telecommunication Access Key To Economic Uplift Of Marginalised Groups

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Expanding telecommunication access is critical to uplifting marginalised groups such as the Orang Asli, as connectivity opens doors to economic participation, education, healthcare, and other essential opportunities.

Oil Prices Up 2nd Day After Modest OPEC+ Hike, But Gains Limited

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Crude prices managed to stay higher for a second straight session on Monday, after the largest oil producers in OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected output hike for November.

Khazanah Tight-lipped On Malaysia-China Rare Earth Talks

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram & Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has remained non-committal on news reports that Malaysia and China are in talks over a rare earths refinery project.

Proton To Be Future-ready With Centralised Production In Tanjung Malim

By Zairina Zainudin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd's decision to centralise its production in Tanjung Malim, Perak is a strategic move to rationalise, reduce costs, improve quality and transition to new technology after investing RM253 million in new stamping lines there.