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By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- An Academician has called for the setting up of a new ministry or central agency to specifically monitor and coordinate the effective implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) and to develop measurable milestones to ensure the plan’s long-term sustainability.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by mild bargain hunting as the Thailand-Cambodia truce helped ease regional political concerns.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is considering incentives for investors that maximise the use of local ports, particularly in Penang and Kuala Perlis.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia is unlikely to disrupt the supply of tuna-based pet food in Malaysia for now, although some industry players have raised concerns over rising costs and potential logistical challenges if the situation escalates.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia’s National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) to continue gaining traction among investors, institutions, and regional stakeholders.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Chitose Group which operates the world’s largest microalgae production facility using flat-panel type photobioreactors in Kuching, Sarawak, is aiming to develop 10 million hectares of large-scale microalgae cultivation farms in Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Middle East and other potential areas, by 2050 covering a market size of US$4.2 trillion (US$1=RM4.22).
JITRA, July 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border.
MOSCOW, July 25 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia could cause a serious shortage of canned tuna due to Thailand's dominant position in this market, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of Thai Tuna Industry Association data.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) has secured two contracts from its long-term clients in Thailand, with a combined value exceeding RM500 million.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Thursday, driven by an increasing trend in the regional rubber futures markets due to concerns over rubber supply, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, through platforms such as the upcoming ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025, is determined to advance the ASEAN Framework for Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain and strengthen the region’s role in ensuring global tech security.
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience in 2025, underpinned by strong domestic demand, robust investment activity, and favourable labour market conditions, despite pressures from global trade tensions and policy uncertainty.
