PropertyGuru Survey Reveals 77 Pct Of Malaysians Consider Climate Risks When Buying Homes

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Data from PropertyGuru’s 2024 survey revealed that 77 per cent of Malaysians consider climate risks when purchasing a home.

US Move To Ease Curbs On Chip Exports An Opportunity For Malaysia's AI And Data Centre Sectors

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump's plan to rescind the Biden-era artificial intelligence (AI) chip export rule presents opportunities for Malaysia to expand its AI chip industry and booming data centre sector.

Sand Prices Increase Up To 3.8 Pct In April - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, May 9 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of sand recorded an increase between 0.1 per cent to 3.8 per cent for almost all areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak in April 2025 as compared to the previous month, according to the Special Release for Building and Structural Works April 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

AT&S Ready For High-volume Production At RM5 Bln Plant In Kulim

KULIM, May 5 (Bernama) – Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (AT&S), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end integrated circuit (IC) substrates and printed circuit boards, is now ready for high-volume manufacturing at its newly completed campus at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), Kedah.

Ferrotec Opens Second High-Tech Plant In Kulim With RM1 Bln Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Ferrotec Holdings Corporation, a global supplier of materials, components and precision system solutions, has launched its second high-tech manufacturing facility in Kulim, Kedah, with an investment of nearly RM1 billion (US$226 million).

MIDA Facilitates RM142 Mln Energy Partnership Between Solarvest, HSS & Shizen At Osaka Expo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd, HSS Engineering Sdn Bhd, and Shizen Malaysia Sdn Bhd have formed a renewable energy (RE) partnership to undertake a 29.99MWac solar photovoltaic facility located in Gurun, Kedah with an investment of RM142 million.

Tun Abdullah's Leadership And Foresight Leave Lasting Impact On Malaysia's Economic Landscape

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s leadership and foresight were instrumental in laying the foundation for Malaysia’s economic corridor initiatives, which have left a lasting impact on the country’s economic landscape, said the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).

Ex-PM Abdullah: Champion Of Balanced Economic Growth, Human Capital Development And Halal Industry

By Nor Baizura Basri and Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) – Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, fondly known as Pak Lah, was a man with a demure personality, but he had a big heart for doing what was best, equitable and right for Malaysia and its people.

Area's Unit, Shenzhen Govt Procurement Association Ink MoU To Promote US$20 Bln Flagship Project

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Area Group’s subsidiary Area Real Estate Advisory Sdn Bhd has signed a heads of agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Shenzhen Government Procurement Association to jointly promote the region’s US$20 billion (US$1=RM4.42) flagship project, the “Two Countries, Twin Parks” initiative. 

UEM Edgenta Unit Secures Interim Agreement To Provide Hospital Support Services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- UEM Edgenta Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Edgenta Mediserve Sdn Bhd (EMSB) has entered into an interim agreement with the government of Malaysia to provide hospital support services.

Exports From Eight States Rise To RM71.6 Bln In February - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Exports from eight states rose to RM71.6 billion in February 2025, contributing to Malaysia’s total exports of RM118.3 billion, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

CAB Cakaran Opens 15th Outlet In Penang, Plans 100 More In The Next Decade

GEORGE TOWN, March 26 (Bernama) -- One of Malaysia's largest food producers, CAB Cakaran Corporation Bhd, has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of its 15th medium-sized supermarket, Home Mart Fresh & Frozen Sdn Bhd, in Sri Rambai, Bukit Mertajam.