Tengku Zafrul Flags Off ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 To Promote Cross-Border Electric Mobility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today officiated at the flag-off of the ASEAN Unity Drive 2025 (AUD 2025), aimed at promoting cross-border electric mobility and strengthening ties between industry leaders, governments and communities.

Perseverance, Innovation, And Support: Key Drivers Of Business Success For Bizsmart Challenge Winners

By Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The winners of the Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition have proven that perseverance, innovation, and the right support are crucial to overcoming business challenges and achieving sustainable success.

Automotive Sector TIV Rises 31 Pct To 63,906 Units In February -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The automotive total industry volume (TIV) recovered in February, increasing 31 per cent month-on-month to 63,906 units compared to 48,732 units in January, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) reported.

EVE Energy’s Phase 2 Expansion To Create Over 1,000 Jobs – MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- EVE Energy Co Ltd’s (EVE Energy) Phase 2 expansion will create over 1,000 jobs, underscoring its commitment to Malaysia’s economic growth, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said.  

Malaysia Remains Committed To Facilitating New Investment - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to facilitating new investments while addressing challenges arising from the geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Toshiba Begins Mass Production Of Gate Driver IC For Automotive DC Motors 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has commenced mass production of the "TB9103FTG", a gate driver integrated circuit (IC) designed for automotive brushed DC motors.

YTL Communications Bags 5G-AxAi Integrated Innovation Award

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- YTL Communications has clinched the 5G-A×AI Integrated Innovation Award at the GTI Awards 2025 for pioneering Malaysia’s first artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics-based advanced manufacturing deployment for Clarion Malaysia.

Sapura Industrial Eyes Collaboration With China's ZZ Tech To Make Battery Components

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Sapura Industrial Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Sib Ventures Sdn Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding with China-based Zhejiang Zhongze Precision Technology Co Ltd (ZZ Tech) to set up a battery component manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US) automotive makers get temporary tariff reprieve, but it retreated thereafter on selling pressure.

PM's Involvement Seals MIDA-Arm Holdings Strategic Cooperation

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) — Negotiations between Malaysia and Arm Holdings Plc, which have been finalised, represent an important step in strengthening the country's semiconductor ecosystem and accelerating the development of local technology, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

XPENG Establishes Itself As Leading Intelligent EV Brand In Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- XPENG, a prominent Chinese high-tech automotive company, has officially entered the Indonesian market through a strategic partnership aimed at introducing its advanced electric vehicle (EV) technology to Indonesian consumers.

Malaysia’s Auto Sector Shifts Gears For E-mobility Growth - Tengku Zafrul

RAWANG, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry is adapting to global demand for e-mobility solutions, reshaping supply chains and manufacturing processes in line with government policies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.