Malaysia’s Direct Selling Industry Hits RM34.4 Bln, Leads In Market Penetration – Fuziah

PUTRAJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s direct selling industry grew 7.4 per cent to RM34.4 billion in 2024 from RM32.04 billion the previous year, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh.

Malaysia-Arm Deal To Drive Semiconductor Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's partnership with United Kingdom-based Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) will help to elevate Malaysia into a high-value economy, igniting the front-end semiconductor ecosystem while fostering growth of local semiconductor firms over the long term.

Airwallex Seals Deal To Acquire Vietnamese Payment Company

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for growing businesses, has signed definitive agreements to acquire CTIN Pay, an Intermediary Payment Service (IPS) licensed company in Vietnam.

PM's Involvement Seals MIDA-Arm Holdings Strategic Cooperation

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) — Negotiations between Malaysia and Arm Holdings Plc, which have been finalised, represent an important step in strengthening the country's semiconductor ecosystem and accelerating the development of local technology, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Renewable Energy Exports Via ENEGEM Based On Excess Supply -- PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of renewable energy (RE) exports through the Energy Exchange Malaysia (ENEGEM) is based on excess electricity from the existing electricity supply system, said the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

LRT3 Scheduled To Begin Operation On Sept 30 -- Mot

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3) in the Klang Valley is scheduled to start operation on Sept 30, 2025, after the project’s hand-over to Prasarana Malaysia Bhd by the turnkey contractor on July 31.

MITI Reviews Five Legislations To Strengthen Industrial Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is reviewing five legislations to strengthen industrial development which the ministry intends to present to parliament this year.

Sarawak Grants Zecon 30-year Solar Power Generation License

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has approved Zecon Bhd’s application for an electricity license to generate solar power to supply electricity under the Sarawak Electricity Ordinance at Kota Petra Green Technology Park (KPGTP) in Kuching.

Gamuda’s Order Book Set To Rise 11 Pct with Sungai Perak Water Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s participation in the Sungai Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme (SPRWTS) development project could potentially bump up Gamuda’s outstanding order book by about 11 per cent to RM41.1 billion.

Property Transactions Hit RM217.46 Bln In 2024, Far Exceed Initial Target - Nga Kor Ming

IPOH, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate transactions value hit RM217.46 billion in 2024, far exceeding the initial target of RM100 billion set at the beginning of the year, said Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming.

Citadel Group Expands Into Indonesia, Commits To Nusantara Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Citadel Group has announced its expansion into Indonesia with the establishment of PT Citadel Group Indonesia in Jakarta.

Bursa Malaysia Appoints Fad'l Mohamed As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has appointed Datuk Fad’l Mohamed as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 1, 2025.