Budget 2026: MAA Calls For Extension Of EV Incentives

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to extend the existing tax incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the upcoming Budget 2026 to accelerate the country’s electrification goals and attract long-term investments.

Malaysia Must Reposition As A Technology Creator - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must reposition itself as a technology nation by becoming a creator of technologies rather than merely a user, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Aerospace Industry Targets RM30 Bln Revenue This Year - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry is optimistic that aerospace industry revenue will reach RM30 billion this year, up from RM25.1 billion recorded in 2024.

ATR Sets Sights On Supporting Malaysia’s Green Aviation Goals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The French-Italian turboprop aircraft maker ATR is ready to help Malaysia and ASEAN operators meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals as it continues to lead the regional aviation sector in sustainable operations.

Geotab Unveils Smarter Cold Chain Solution To Tackle Southeast Asia's Food Waste

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Geotab Inc (Geotab), a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, has launched a major upgrade to its cold chain solution, aiming to combat massive food losses in Southeast Asia caused by inadequate temperature-controlled logistics.

Malaysia’s Straits Orthopaedics Acquires US Firm Medin Technologies 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Straits Orthopaedics (Mfg) Sdn Bhd (Straits), a Malaysian-based contract manufacturer specialising in orthopaedic implants and surgical instruments, has acquired Medin Technologies Inc (Medin).

BESS Key To Malaysia’s Grid Stability, Says Aurora Energy Research

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- As Peninsular Malaysia’s solar capacity surpasses 2.5 gigawatt (GW) in 2025, grid challenges from intermittent generation are becoming more pronounced, according to global consultancy and analytics firm, Aurora Energy Research.

Hyrax Oil Named Sole Distributor For Ergon Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, a leading Malaysian producer of lubricants and transformer oils, has been appointed the sole distributor of ester-based transformer oils by Ergon Oil (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a regional subsidiary of United States-based specialty oil firm Ergon Inc.

Aircraft Propeller Service Opens First Asian MRO Facility In Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM, June 24 (Bernama) -- Aircraft Propeller Service (APS), a global leader in aircraft propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), today opened its new facility Shah Alam, Selangor, marking its first MRO centre in Asia.

Malaysia Sharpens Its Focus On Becoming Regional Aerospace And Shipbuilding Hub

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade.

Malaysia’s Timber Exports May Gain Edge Due To Higher US Tariffs On Competitors – FRIM Director

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s timber exports may gain a competitive edge in the American market due to higher tariffs imposed on regional rivals such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

Lantronix, Aerora Team Up To Advance Edge AI In Drones, Robotics

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc, a global provider of compute and connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a collaboration with Aerora to deliver Edge artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions aimed at advancing drone, robotics and surveillance technologies.