Malaysia's Third Investment Upcycle Started Mid-2023, Driven By Cyclical And Structural Factors - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s third and current investment upcycle started in mid-2023, driven by a confluence of cyclical and structural factors, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Hotayi Electronic Invests RM500 Mln In Penang Smart Factory Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Hotayi Electronic (M) Sdn Bhd has broken ground on its RM500 million phase three smart factory expansion in Batu Kawan, Penang, a move set to generate 1,000 new high-skilled jobs.

Chemlite's IPO And Facility Expansion Bolster Malaysia's E&E Industry - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) --  Chemlite Innovation Bhd’s (Chemlite) initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its strategic expansion, underscoring its commitment to innovation and bolstering Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem.

Govt Prioritises Inclusive Wealth Distribution To Ensure Fair Economic Growth - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The government consistently emphasises the importance of inclusivity by ensuring that the nation’s wealth is fairly distributed across all levels of society, said the Economy Ministry. 

MIDA and Arm Ltd Forge Agreement to Boost Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Arm Ltd's decision to select Malaysia as its first Southeast Asian partner sets clear objectives that will help elevate the country's semiconductor sector.

DEFA Negotiations To Be Finalised By Year-End -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) negotiations will be finalised by the end of this year, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

GEM Launches State-of- The-art Cleanroom Facility In Perak

IPOH, March 3 (Bernama) -- Green Excel Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (GEM) launched its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Taiping on March 1, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, quality, and the growth of its global and local operations.

Malaysia’s Auto Sector Shifts Gears For E-mobility Growth - Tengku Zafrul

RAWANG, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry is adapting to global demand for e-mobility solutions, reshaping supply chains and manufacturing processes in line with government policies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.  

MBSB Group Opens Commercial Banking Centre At MATRADE To Support SMEs And Mid-sized Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- MBSB Group has launched its Commercial Banking Centre at the head office of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) here, further strengthening its commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies, particularly those expanding into international markets. 

Property Market Hits Decade-High Record In 2024 – Amir Hamzah

KAJANG, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The property market recorded an outstanding performance in 2024, with both transaction volume and value reaching the highest levels in a decade, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Singapore-based ST Telemedia Break Ground On First Data Centre In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first data centre facility in Johor.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Productivity Growth To Keep Pace With Peers – Tengku Zafrul

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s productivity has shown growth, but not at a fast enough pace, especially when compared to other economies that were once at a similar level, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.