EV Momentum Sustained Despite Tax Headwinds -- CIMB Securities

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. 

STARLUX Takes Delivery Of First Airbus A350-1000

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Taiwan-based luxury carrier, STARLUX Airlines marked a major transcontinental milestone with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 wide-body aircraft, becoming the first Taiwanese airline to operate the aircraft type.

GDU Launches AI Fog-Penetrating Drone For Complex Environments

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- GDU, a professional-grade drone manufacturer founded in 2015, announced the launch of the UAV-P300, which it claimed is the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered optical and electronic fog-penetrating drone.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Higher Stock Levels, Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday amid concern over higher stock levels in the country and the weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Tesla Malaysia Maintains Current Prices After EV Tax Holiday Ends

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.

Digital Advertising Driving Malaysia’s Adex Growth As Traditional Media Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Growth in Malaysia’s advertising expenditure (adex) continues to be driven almost entirely by digital platforms, while traditional media segments continue to decline, according to Kenanga Research.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Export Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said a trader. 

Domestic Demand, E-Commerce Boom Drive Malaysia’s Logistics Sector – Kenanga Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s logistics sector continues to fare better, supported by resilient domestic demand and e-commerce activity, despite a moderation in overall trade growth, according to Kenanga Research. 

Southeast Asia Legal Tech Emerges As Strategic Opportunity For US Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Rapid innovation in Southeast Asia (SEA) is transforming the global legal technology (tech) market, positioning the region as a compelling source of next-generation solutions for the United States (US) legal sector.

MATRADE Steps Up Global Push For Malaysian Exporters With 203 Programmes Lined Up For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade development and promotion programmes.

CPO Futures Seen Range-bound Next Week On Caution Amid Elevated Stock Level

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound next week on caution amid elevated stock levels.

Malaysia's December PMI Remains At 50.1, Unchanged From November - S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2025 remained unchanged at 50.1 from November’s reading.