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Sabah Needs To Develop Deep-Sea Fishery Industry Based On Value Chain -​​- Arthur

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs to develop the deep-sea fishery industry comprehensively based on a value chain that includes landing (jetty) infrastructure, high-technology processing facilities, cold logistics systems and export market access. 

Trade, Investment Missions Generate RM493 Bln Potential Investments Since 2023 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 37 trade and investment missions, including official overseas visits led by the Prime Minister, have successfully generated RM493.64 billion in potential investments, involving 181 projects, from 2023 to 2025.

SMEs Advance Further This Year Amid Stable Environment, Consistent Policies And Targeted Support

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.

Malaysia Needs Modernised Grid For Competitive Low-Carbon Economy - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to modernise its power systems to build a low-carbon economy that is competitive, inclusive and resilient, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Ringgit Maintains Upward Trend, Trades Firmer Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward trend, opening slightly higher against the US dollar as improving sentiment in the Malaysian economy and easing trade tensions supported the local currency.

Asia-Pacific Must Treat Energy Transition As Economic Growth Strategy – IATA Economist

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The energy transition, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), should be treated as an economic growth strategy by Asia-Pacific governments rather than an aviation-specific issue, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Economic Census 2026 To Cover 308,000 Entities Across Selangor – DOSM

SUNGAI BESAR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- About 308,000 business entities across Selangor will be covered under the Economic Census 2026 (BE2026), the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Malaysia's ESG Commitment Advances With Carbon Tax, ESG Reporting And Sustainability Initiatives In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

Dassault Systemes Expands AI Partnerships To Power Malaysia’s Innovation-Driven Economy

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Dassault Systèmes is ramping up its collaboration with Malaysian industry and government partners to accelerate the adoption of virtual twin technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI), positioning the country for a new phase of industrial and aerospace transformation under the National AI Roadmap.

Sarawak To Reshape Industrial Park Strategy To Focus On Future Industries, Low-Carbon Economy -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is prepared to reshape its industrial park development strategy with a stronger focus on future industries, high technology, and a low-carbon economy, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Airwallex Secures Majority Stake In Indonesia’s PT Skye Sab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Airwallex has acquired majority ownership of PT Skye Sab Indonesia, a PJP Category 1 licence holder, strengthening its position across Southeast Asia and expanding access to its global financial infrastructure for Indonesian merchants.