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BUTTERWORTH, April 20 (Bernama) -- The integrated industrial park Northern TechValley @ BKE has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) from companies based in Singapore, the United States, and China, alongside domestic investments to date.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (Naico Malaysia) has launched the MyAERO Challenge 2026, a national-level initiative aimed at building a sustainable aerospace talent pipeline.
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PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic on 2026's growth outlook despite uncertain geopolitics issues, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
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BANGI, April 20 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to deepen regional integration and strengthen intra-regional investment to enhance its economic resilience amid growing global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Group head and lead economist Allen Ng.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The government’s plan to raise the biodiesel mandate to B15 is expected to provide a more stable domestic palm oil demand, particularly during periods of weak global demand or heightened price volatility.
11d ago
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.
12d ago
PORT KLANG, April 18 (Bernama) -- The government has given assurances that there are no suitability issues arising from the use of biodiesel, particularly at the B20 level, following the implementation of vehicle engine specifications supporting the fuel since 2020.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still needs to import crude oil despite having its own oil production because domestic consumption is much higher, at about 700,000 barrels per day, compared to the 350,000 barrels produced per day, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today described Iran’s commitment to keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz open as a positive step.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) on Saturday confirmed that the vessel Ocean Thunder has arrived in Malaysia, transporting one million barrels of crude oil originating from Basrah, Iraq.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Iran’s move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news, but it is too early to celebrate as the security situation remains fragile with elevated insurance costs, University of Nottingham Malaysia assistant professor of business economics Dr Tan Chee Meng said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be quiet with a tendency to move sideways and lower next week, said industry expert Denis Low.