ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Partnership Key To Navigating Global Trade Challenges – Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- A conclusive economic partnership between ASEAN and the European Union (EU) could help cushion the impact of global trade uncertainties, an economist said.

World's Largest Halal Exhibition MIHAS 2025 Opens Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) returns for its 21st edition at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 17 to Sept 20, 2025.

MIDA Connects Capital With Ideas To Power Malaysia’s Economic Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has reinforced its pivotal role in advancing Malaysia’s bid to be ASEAN’s hub for innovation, sustainability and advanced industries by linking businesses with investors via its Investment Pitching Day 2025.

Malaysian Firms Secure RM125 Mln Sales In Africa Mission

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies booked sales worth more than RM125 million, including RM13.6 million in confirmed transactions, during the Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to South Africa and Kenya from Sept 1-5, 2025.

13MP: High-value Manufacturing Vital To Maintain Malaysia's Position As Top Glove Exporter -- Margma

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s global leadership in rubber glove exports during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period hinges on a sustained emphasis on high-value manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms.

Trump’s 300 Pct Chip Tariffs Threaten Global Semiconductor Industry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – United States (US) President Donald Trump’s move to impose up to 300 per cent tariffs on semiconductor chip imports into the US will be a devastating blow to the global industry.

Penang’s Medtech Industry A ‘Hidden Gem’ With Strong Growth Potential

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Penang’s medical technology (medtech) industry is rapidly emerging as one of the state’s most promising sectors, driven by strong global demand, robust local capabilities, and a well-established ecosystem. 

MIDA, MUFG Bank Partner To Accelerate Malaysia's High-Value Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and global banking subsidiary MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate high-value investment in Malaysia.

IHW 2025 Generates RM96.18 Mln in Sales For Malaysian Healthcare Firms

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian healthcare companies recorded RM96.18 million in sales during the International Healthcare Week (IHW) 2025, held from July 16 to 18 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

ZOLL Executive Receives Dato’ Title For Lifesaving Efforts In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- ZOLL, a medical device and software solutions company under Japan’s Asahi Kasei Group, announced that Christopher Barnabas, Vice President of its Acute Care Technology division, has received the prestigious honour from the Penang state government.

SME Corp Targets RM1 Trn GDP Contribution From MSMEs By 2030

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The contribution of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is targeted to reach RM1 trillion by 2030, provided efforts to empower the sector are doubled under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Govt Only Allows Meat, Poultry Imports With Halal Certificates That Comply With JAKIM Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) --The government only permits the importation of meat and meat products as well as poultry and poultry products that have obtained halal certificates from United States (US) halal certification bodies that comply with halal standards set by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).