Penang Targets RM156 Bln GDP By 2030 Under Digital Economy Master Plan

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Increasing Penang’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from RM116 billion in 2023 to RM156 billion by 2030 is among the key success metrics under the newly launched Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025-2030.

Topcon Launches First Southeast Asia Training Hub In Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Topcon Positioning Asia (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Topcon Malaysia) has launched its first Southeast Asia training centre, Topcon Malaysia Training Centre (TMTC), a strategic investment to drive digital transformation in construction and infrastructure sector in the region. 

13MP Strategic Plans To Boost HGVH Industries, Strategic Sector Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The government will vigorously implement key strategic plans within the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) framework to boost growth in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries and key strategic sectors.

FGV Takeover A Consolidation Move, Says Felda Chairman

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The takeover of FGV Holdings Bhd by the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) marks a consolidation move to strengthen its operations moving forward.

Felda's Shareholding In FGV Increases To Over 90 Pct, Plans For Delisting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has received valid acceptances for all the remaining ordinary shares in FGV Holdings Bhd and has acquired the offer shares representing 91.73 per cent of the total issued shares of FGV as of 5pm.

Data, Digitalisation Vital In Unlocking Sabah’s Trade Potential

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Data and digitalisation are becoming vital tools in unlocking Sabah’s full trade and logistics potential, with a logistics expert calling for deeper integration and coordination across the state’s supply chain ecosystem.

Economists: 13MP Aims To Boost Malaysia's Competitiveness Through High-value Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness by promoting high-value manufacturing through business and investor-friendly policies, say economists.

Sabah To Acquire 25 Pct Equity In Petronas ZLNG Facility - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 17 (Bernama) --  The Sabah government, through SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd has signed a head of agreement (HoA) with Petronas LNG Sdn Bhd to acquire 25 per cent equity stake in the US$3.1 billion (RM13.17 billion) nearshore floating liquefied natural gas (ZLNG) facility in Sipitang.

Anwar's Visits To Italy, France, Brazil Boost Malaysia's Global Economic, Humanitarian Standing

By Syed Iylia Hariz Al-Qadri Syed Izman and Ummu Khalidah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recently concluded official visits to Italy, France, and Brazil have been described as a strategic move to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global economic and geopolitical arena.

Sarawak Key To ASEAN's Green Energy Push - Expert

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak-linked segment of the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) is shaping up to be a crucial enabler of regional decarbonisation efforts, supplying low-carbon hydropower to displace fossil fuel generation across Southeast Asia, said an expert. 

ECERDC Records RM6.4 Bln Realised Investments In 1H2025 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has successfully recorded RM6.4 billion in realised investments in the first six months of this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Set Up Sabah's Transport Ministry To Drive Logistics Reform -- Expert

LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- A transport and logistics expert has urged the Sabah state government to establish a full-fledged Ministry of Transport to undertake institutional reform and long-term strategic planning.