Malaysia’s PMI Rises As November New Orders Hit Three-Year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in November versus 49.5 in October, supported by a surge in new orders that reached their highest level in more than three years, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

SINTX, EVONIK Ink Supply Deal To Scale Silicon Nitride-PEEK For AI-Designed Implants

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- SINTX Technologies Inc (SINTX) has signed a supply agreement with Evonik Corporation (EVONIK) to manufacture its proprietary silicon nitride–PEEK (SiN/PEEK) compound for artificial intelligence (AI)‑assisted additive manufacturing of patient‑specific implants.

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

Industry Framework Scores Incentives Will Be Based On Outcomes, Not Investment Amounts -- Tengku Zafrul

By NurulJannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Incentives under the National Industry Investment Framework (NIIF) will vary based on actual outcomes rather than the size of the investment.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies, buoyed by expectations of US interest rate cuts as weaker US economic data weighed on the greenback.

SMEs Must Take Advantage Of Country’s Industrial Strength To Remain Competitive Globally -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must take advantage of the country’s industrial strength and growth to scale, innovate, and venture abroad to remain competitive globally, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Ends Flat Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar today as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week.

Renewed Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia, CI Up 1.25 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the final month of the year on a firmer footing, with the key index climbing 1.25 per cent at Monday’s close, supported by renewed bargain hunting and year-end portfolio rebalancing by institutional investors.  

Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

NETR Boosts Domestic Demand For Electric Buses, Enhancing Malaysia’s Competitiveness

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims to increase the use of electric buses significantly, is seen as opening up new growth opportunities for local manufacturers, including Johor-based Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd.

Perodua Launches First EV Involving Development Cost Of RM800 Mln, Local Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.

Strong Industrial Base Driving Penang’s Rise In Renewable Energy – MPSEA

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.