By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Discussions are underway on alternative initiatives to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption following the removal of excise duty exemptions on completely built-up (CBU) EVs starting in 2026, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is proposing that good regulatory practice (GRP) be positioned as a key driver of ASEAN integration to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and investment appeal.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 reflects the government’s commitment to introducing new economic approaches and initiatives designed to empower the people, particularly the younger generation, said political secretary to the Finance Minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will hold discussions with United States (US) Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick regarding sectoral tariffs that will be imposed by the US on specific sectors, such as semiconductors, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) — The Reciprocal Trade Agreement expected to be signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit next week is seen as fair for both parties, taking into account their respective interests, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The New Performance-Based Incentive Framework will ensure actual achievements can be measured and encouraged, with incentives granted only when set performance targets are met, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based companies have committed over S$5.5 billion (S$1 = RM3.25) in investments into Johor since the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) memorandum of understanding (MoU) last year, said the republic’s Deputy Prime Minister, Gan Kim Yong.
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- An additional RM200 million allocated to the Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF) under Budget 2026 can be leveraged by Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) ecosystem is fully prepared to implement the new Performance-Based Incentive Framework for the manufacturing sector in the early first quarter (1Q) of 2026, followed by the services sector in early 2Q of the same year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must embrace emerging technologies to strengthen their position in the global supply chain, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More good news is expected to be announced next week on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as part of ongoing efforts to sustain momentum in attracting investors to the area, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
