Energy Commission Eyes 2027 Launch Of Energy Regulatory Sandbox

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (EC) is in the process of studying the implementation of a regulatory sandbox for the energy sector.

FELDA Appoints Encorp To Develop Staff Housing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Encorp Bhd, under which the latter will undertake the design and construction of housing for Felda employees.

B15 Biodiesel Mandate Will Reduce Dependency On Export Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The increase in the biodiesel mandate from B10 (10 per cent palm-oil-based biodiesel) to B15 will reduce the country’s reliance on export markets, said Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

Khazanah, GLICs Should Continue To Identify Companies Like SkyeChip For Malaysia's Next Leap

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and other government-linked investment companies (GLICs) should continue to identify and nurture more high-potential companies like SkyeChip Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-growth technology sectors, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, advanced electronics and digital technologies.

Regional Cooperation Critical To Unlock Long-Term Energy Investment -- TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Regional cooperation will be critical to optimising resources and creating markets that are deep enough to support long-term investment in the energy landscape, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB). 

Leverage Energy Transition As A Catalyst For Economic Restructuring - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The energy transition should be leveraged as a catalyst for broader economic restructuring, with strategic focus areas including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and data centres, to enhance productivity and strengthen the country's economic prospects.

Malaysia Needs Clear Policy And Regulatory Direction To Maintain Investor Confidence -- Fadillah

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs clear policy and regulatory direction to maintain investor confidence and support the country’s energy transition agenda, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said on Thursday. 

Malaysia Should Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties With Taiwan In Semiconductor Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should place greater emphasis on strengthening trade and investment relations with Taiwan, particularly in the semiconductor industry, said Taylor’s University adjunct professor, Dr Ong Kian Ming.

Malaysia Airports Allocates RM11 Bln Capex For Infrastructure Expansion Over Five Years

PUTRAJAYA, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will allocate about RM11 billion in capital expenditure (capex) over the next five years to support airport infrastructure expansion and modernisation across its network nationwide.

MISC Renews Menara Dayabumi Lease With Petronas In RM433 Mln 15-year Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd has entered into a long-term tenancy agreement with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas ) to renew the lease of its office space at Menara Dayabumi, Kuala Lumpur, in a deal valued at an estimated RM433 million over 15 years.

Asia Vision Capital Observes Demographic And Healthcare Shifts Shaping Senior Living

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s demographic shift towards an ageing society is accelerating faster than previously anticipated.

Data Centres Generate Wider Indirect Economic Spillover Benefits -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) – The misconception that data centres only generate jobs is  misplaced as they bring about wider economic benefits beyond direct employment through the ecosystems they help create, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.