| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia’s direct investment abroad (DIA) position moderated to RM12.4 billion in 2025 from RM35.5 billion in 2024 -- DoSM | Total direct investment abroad was RM589.3 bln at end-2025, or 29.1 pct of GDP, vs 32.2 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | Malaysia's FDI rose 41.2 pct to RM65.9 bln in 2025 vs RM46.7 bln in 2024 -- DoSM | Cumulative FDI expanded to RM1.09 trillion at end-2025, accounting for 53.7 pct of GDP, compared with 51.4 pct in 2024 -- DoSM | The Advanced Air Mobility and drone sectors are expected to grow rapidly, with investments worth billions of dollars - Loke | |
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The head of a waste management consultancy has warned that Malaysia must impose a stricter maritime waste management system to protect the Strait of Melaka from environmental pollution, as shipping traffic is set to increase significantly through the passageway.
From Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
LIUZHOU (China), May 20 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Industrial Skills Training Programme (PLKI-ECRL), conducted at Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College (LRVTC), is helping Malaysia develop a skilled workforce for the rail industry.
From Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
LIUZHOU (China), May 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 66 Malaysian trainees graduated from Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College (LRVTC) on Tuesday, as part of the Batch 1 East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Industrial Skills Training Programme (PLKI-ECRL) for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Training.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Johns Manville (JM), a global building and speciality products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced that Bob Wamboldt will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with John Vasuta set to assume the role effective Aug 1.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- InterSystems announced that its electronic health record (EHR) solutions have received Class IIa Medical Devices certification under the European Union (EU) Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- MTD Philippines Inc, a member of Malaysia’s AFK Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Philippine province of Cebu for the proposed development of an integrated masterplan in Naga City, Cebu.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Hack The Box, the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity readiness, has released its Cybersecurity Workforce Intelligence Report, highlighting how AI is reshaping cybersecurity skills, career paths, and team structures globally.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026 is targeting about 200,000 visitors this year as it expands beyond a traditional automotive exhibition into a broader mobility, technology and lifestyle showcase.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The New Incentive Framework (NIF) reflects a broader shift towards encouraging investments that contribute more meaningfully to Malaysia’s long-term economic priorities, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Omantel has launched its AI Centre of Excellence aimed at accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and supporting the development of scalable digital products across multiple sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Pyxis Group and Principia Consulting announced a strategic joint venture to jointly serve global commodity and energy markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Japan’s Tokyo Gas Co Ltd and Netherlands-based VTTI B.V. to develop the liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal project in Yan, Kedah.
