Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Sector Draws Over RM1 Bln Investments From 2021 To Mid-2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) sector has attracted investments worth over RM1 billion in shipbuilding projects and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from 2021 to mid-2025.

Malaysia Welcomes Chinese Cooperation In Developing Rare Earth Industry -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia welcomes cooperation with China to develop its domestic rare earth elements (REE) processing industry, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia Could Start Nuclear Power Development With Floating Power Units - Rosatom

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia could begin its nuclear power development with floating power units (FPUs) as an initial step towards establishing nuclear capacity by 2031, said Rosatom Energy Projects project director Alexander Tsibulya.

Takaful Industry Takes Lead In Nurturing Youth Financial Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) have jointly launched the ‘Program Inspirasi Pendidikan Kewangan Belia Negara (Sesi 2025/2026)’ in a step forward to shape a financially responsible and resilient generation.

Rubber Market Extends Mixed Performance, Tracking Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed again today, reflecting softer regional rubber futures and fluctuating crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Malaysia To Spearhead Regional Green Transition Through Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to take a leading role in the regional green transition by fostering stronger collaboration between government, industry, and communities to build a low-carbon and resilient future.

MIDA, Maybank Join Forces To Position Malaysia As Global Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Maybank have entered into a partnership to promote Malaysia as a premier global investment destination.

MITI Monitoring Potential Dumping Of Cheap Goods Following US Tariff Hike - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) is closely monitoring the possible influx of cheap goods into Malaysia following the US decision to increase import tariffs on several products, including furniture, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.

Discussions Ongoing On Alternative Incentives For EV Adoption -- Tengku Zafrul

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Discussions are underway on alternative initiatives to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption following the removal of excise duty exemptions on completely built-up (CBU) EVs starting in 2026, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Mr. D.I.Y. Thailand Set For Market Debut, Targets 5.6 Bln Baht Fundraising

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) is aiming to raise up to 5.6 billion baht (US$173 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Nov 5, 2025.

NCER Records RM58.39 Bln Investments, Creates Nearly 16,000 Jobs As Of September -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) has realised investments amounting to RM58.39 billion and created nearly 16,000 job opportunities as of this September, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Make Good Regulatory Practice A Driver Of ASEAN Integration -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.