MIDA, MEIF Sign MoU To Strengthen Machinery, Engineering Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Machinery and Engineering Industries Federation (MEIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the machinery and engineering ecosystem.

​Datavault AI, Korea Aerospace University Launch Pact To Revolutionise Aviation Credentialing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Datavault AI Inc, a company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data visualisation, valuation and monetisation, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Korea Aerospace University (KAU).

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.

Strengthen Fiscal Support, Incentives For Industry -- Malaysian Gas Association

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) has called on the government to strengthen fiscal support and incentives for the natural gas industry in Budget 2026, and to act on three immediate priorities for the industry.

ASEAN-CPTPP Ties Must Deliver Reforms, Not Symbolism – Experts

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The formal dialogue between ASEAN and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) scheduled on Nov 20, 2025, must go beyond symbolic engagement and deliver substantive outcomes.

Steel Roadmap 2035 To Strengthen Malaysian Steel Manufactures Competitiveness Globally - MISIF

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035) is designed to ensure that Malaysian steel manufacturers can compete effectively with foreign producers, according to the Malaysian Iron and Steel Federation (MISIF).

i-CATS, METU Türkiye Sign MoU To Drive Global Collaboration In Aerospace And Education

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- i-CATS University College (i-CATS) has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Middle East Technical University (METU), Türkiye to drive global collaboration in aerospace and education.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Greenback On Escalating US Govt Shutdown Risks

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Tuesday due to rising fears of a possible United States (US) government shutdown, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Gains To Close Flat On Caution

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains in the session to close flat on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of domestic policy announcements and on worries over a US government shutdown, an analyst said.

From Halal Foods To Nuclear Power, Potential For Long-term Ties Seen For Canada, Malaysia

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) – Agrifood commodities, halal foods, and clean energy such as nuclear power, are sectors that could provide vast opportunities for long-term business ties between Canada and ASEAN countries like Malaysia.

US Chip Tariffs On Malaysia Could Hit America, Global Supply

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) must tread carefully before imposing blanket tariffs on Malaysia’s semiconductor exports, which could disrupt global chip supply and hit American industries, the US-ASEAN Business Council said.

OMRON Healthcare Blood Pressure Monitor Sales Surpass 400 Million Units Globally 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- OMRON Healthcare Co Ltd, a global leader in preventive healthcare equipment, has announced that cumulative worldwide sales of its blood pressure monitors (BPMs) have exceeded 400 million units.