KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The utilities sector remains a key beneficiary of Malaysia’s accelerating data centre roll-out, underpinned by resilient electricity demand growth and long-term recurring income streams.
From Muhammad Saufee Rosman
ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkiye have agreed to strengthen cooperation in strategic industries by leveraging their respective strengths in the defence, energy and high-technology sectors, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
BANGKOK, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to expand its semiconductor industry, focusing on power semiconductors, sensors, photonics, discrete devices and analogue chips to build a complete value chain.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The electric vehicle (EV) momentum is sustained despite tax headwinds as front-loaded EV inventories and open market value (OMV) revision deferral are expected to cushion the first half of 2026 (1H 2026) total industry volume (TIV), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd expects cement demand to remain steady, supported by infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has targeted RM430 billion in gross development expenditure for the 2026–2030 period, compared with RM415 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Following the conclusion of the electric vehicle (EV) tax holiday, Tesla Malaysia will continue to offer all its vehicle line-ups at the same starting prices introduced in 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) remains constructive on Malaysia’s power infrastructure sector into the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), driven by strong order flows from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), data centres and solar.
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is in the final stages of discussions with global battery technology company, Gotion High-Tech Co, on the establishment of an advanced lithium battery manufacturing facility in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered the fourth phase of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) rollout today, marking another part of the government’s effort to strengthen tax administration while easing the compliance burden on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation edged up slightly to 1.4 per cent in November 2025 from 1.3 per cent in the previous month, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- As one of the key utilities within the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will remain as a critical enabler of ASEAN’s shared energy transition, positioning cross-border interconnection as a vital driver of regional energy integration.
