Malaysia Focusing On Attracting Hi-Tech Investments, With RM190 Bln Approved Investments In The First Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is focusing on attracting high-impact investments in the technology sector including artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy, with the total value of approved investments for the period January to June 2025 reaching RM190.3 billion.

Inta Bina Bags Construction Project Worth RM212.34 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Inta Bina Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Inta Bina Sdn Bhd (IBSB) has accepted a letter of award (LoA) for a construction project worth RM212.34 million from Sime Darby Property (KL East) Sdn Bhd.

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory. 

Malaysia To Explore New Markets For Semiconductors As Part Of Market Diversification -- PM Anwar

TIANJIN (China), Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is exploring new markets for its semiconductor industry as part of its diversification efforts to move into new and non-traditional markets, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Sarawak Intensifies Collaboration With Penang In Semiconductor Industry

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is intensifying strategic cooperation with Penang in an effort to strengthen the country's semiconductor industry supply chain and ecosystem, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.

Boyd Unveils Plug-And-Play Tool To Speed Up Liquid-Cooled Data Centre Deployment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Boyd has introduced a new thermal testing tool, the Rack Emulator, aimed at enabling safer and more efficient deployment of liquid-cooled data centres, particularly for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Penang's Approved Manufacturing Investments Surge 150 Pct To RM12.5 Bln In First Half

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to assert its position as a preferred investment destination for both new and existing investors, with a recorded RM12.5 billion in approved manufacturing investments in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), representing a 150 per cent year-on-year increase.

Malaysia-ARM Collaboration Expected To Deliver Return On Investment Within 10 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) – The collaboration between Malaysia and global technology company ARM Ltd is expected to yield a return on investment (ROI) within ten years, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Economy Ministry Finalising List Of 27 Project Proposals Worth RM880.57 Mln In Rasah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is studying and finalising a list of 27 new development project proposals worth RM880.57 million for Rasah, Negeri Sembilan, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

13MP Drives Regional Connectivity, Strengthens Economy Through JS-SEZ, Other Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) --   The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises strengthening regional connectivity by enhancing Malaysia’s engagement and role on the global economic stage.

Govt To Narrow Regional Development Gap Through Economic Zones -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The government continues to intensify efforts to attract investments to special economic zone development areas to bridge the gap between regions throughout the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia To Transition To Value Creation-based Economy Under 13MP - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to shift to a value creation-based economy by increasing economic diversification in order to raise the ceiling of national growth, according toi Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.