New UK Envoy To Malaysia Ajay Sharma To Prioritise Semiconductor Cooperation To Produce High-end Chips

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom’s new High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ajay Sharma, has made strengthening bilateral cooperation a key priority, with a particular focus on the fast-growing semiconductor sector and the development of integrated chip design and advanced manufacturing.

MADANI Economic Reform Agenda Yielding Results

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) – The MADANI economic reform agenda has yielded results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt Committed To Reducing National Deficit - Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is committed to consistently reducing the country's fiscal deficit to ensure a more sustainable economy and to maintain investor confidence.

GST Not Suitable For Implementation Yet Because Rakyat's Income Still Low - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an efficient and transparent taxation system, but it is not yet suitable for re-implementation because the rakyat’s income threshold is still low, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Taiwan Eyes Deeper ICT Collaboration With Malaysia - TAITRA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is well positioned to support Malaysia in developing data centres, particularly in the area of information and communications technology (ICT), said Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) deputy executive director Keven Cheng. 

ACE Market-Bound ASM Automation Aims To Raise RM21.82 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Automation machinery solutions specialist ASM Automation Group Bhd aims to raise RM 21.82 million through its initial public offering (IPO) en route to a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd on July 2, 2025.

Sarawak Plans To Implement Free Trade Zone, Using Jebel Ali As Success Model

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- Sarawak has strong potential to become a regional trade hub through a more intensive implementation of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) model, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

Sarawak Considers Pilot Project For Gold Mining In Bau

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government is in the process of assessing the potential for gold mining in Bau, near here, following the discovery of new gold deposits in the area, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

Petronas Invested RM25 Bln In Sarawak In 2024 - Awang Tengah

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has invested RM25 billion in Sarawak last year, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

Sarawak Timber Industry Exports Reach RM625 Mln In First Quarter Of 2025

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama) -- The timber industry continues to be one of the main contributors to Sarawak's economy, with the sector's export value reaching RM625 million in the first quarter of this year, said Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

CT Group Showcases Advanced Tech At National Assembly Exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- CT Group was among a select group of private enterprises invited to participate in a special exhibition held at the National Assembly Building, Hanoi, aimed at implementing Vietnam’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.

Final E-ART Route Proposal Expected By August

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 19 (Bernama) -- The final alignment proposal for the Elevated Automated Rapid Transit (E-ART) system is expected to be announced this August, the Johor State Legislative Assembly was told today.