Govt To Galvanise RM470 Bln Resources In Budget 2026 To Fortify Economy Against Global Shocks - PM Anwar

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.

MTDC, Bioeconomy Corporation Drive Bio-based Innovation Via BioXCeed 2025 Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and Bioeconomy Corporation have jointly organised the BioXCeed 2025 event to integrate bio-based innovation with deeptech commercialisation.

BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 To Propel Bio Entrepreneurs To Global Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 programme under BioXceed 2025 is expected to produce at least 10 high-potential bio-entrepreneurs capable of achieving Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) or BioNexus status, further strengthening the national biotechnology ecosystem by 2030.

Malaysia Poised To Emerge As Regional Hub For Neurotechnology Devices, Says Neurosurgeon

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds untapped potential in the development and commercialisation of neurotechnology devices, with significant opportunities for the industry to grow and position the country as a regional hub, a neurosurgeon said.

Bioeconomy Corporation, Polaris Bio Seal RM700 Mln Investment In POME-based Biogas Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) and South Korea-based Polaris Bio Co Ltd have sealed RM700 million investments to develop palm oil mill effluent (POME)-based biogas upgrading facilities in Malaysia.

Budget 2026: MSIA Seeks Strategic Push For 'Made By Malaysia' Initiative

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.

ASEAN Pushes GI Registrations To Showcase Members' Cultural Identity

By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is planning to expand cooperation in regional intellectual property (IP) development, with a focus on strengthening the registration of Geographical Indications (GIs) that showcase the cultural identity of member states.

Angelini Pharma Partner Sovargen To Develop, Commercialise Innovative Brain Health Asset

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Angelini Pharma, part of Angelini Industries, and Sovargen, a South Korean biotechnology company, have signed an exclusive global option agreement to co-develop and commercialise SVG105, an innovative brain health asset.

Sarat Ventures Y Innovations Biotech Fund Powers Saudi Arabia’s Life Sciences Ambitions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Sarat Ventures Y Innovations Biotech Fund (UK) has launched a biotech fund anticipated to invest roughly US$50 million in biotech companies with strategic connections to the Saudi Arabian markets and the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. (US$1=RM4.20)

SEDC Energy In Talks To Export Solid Green Hydrogen

KUCHING, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), through its new energy arm, SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE), is in discussions with several potential offtakers for the export of green hydrogen in solid form.

Zetrix AI Net Profit Rises To RM199.14 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd’s net profit increased to RM199.14 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM165.42 million in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly due to web3 application service fees on the Zetrix blockchain platform. 

Bioeconomy Corporation, Invest Sabah Collaborate To Strengthen Bioeconomy Ecosystem

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) has formed a strategic collaboration with Invest Sabah Bhd through the Bioeconomy Tour 2025.