Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, supported by gains in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

MITI: 5,624 Public EV Charging Units Installed Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) – A total of 5,624 public electric vehicle (EV) charging units have been installed nationwide, representing 56 per cent of the overall target, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Proton Expands Electrification Strategy With Entry Into PHEV Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Proton has expanded its electrification strategy by going into the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, positioning the new Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV as a key offering to widen market reach beyond full electric vehicles.

Govt To Review CBU Units Of EV Imports, Focus On Quality -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) — The government will review the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure only quality models enter the local market to protect the country’s automotive ecosystem.

Gold, Silver Seen Bullish Despite Short-term Volatility -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold and silver prices are expected to remain bullish over the mid- to long-term despite short-term volatility triggered by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng.

Companies Urged To Manage Currency Risks Amid Ringgit Movement -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Companies must actively manage currency risks through appropriate hedging and business strategies, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

GWM Strengthens Local Automotive Commitment With Launch Of CKD WEY G9

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) --  Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia has strengthened its long-term commitment to the country’s automotive industry with the launch of its latest model, the locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV (WEY G9), aimed at supporting technology transfer within the new energy vehicle segment.

Petronas To Sustain Domestic Production At 2 MMboe/d In Next Three Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) aims to sustain domestic production at approximately two million barrels of oil equivalent per day (MMboe/d) in the next three years through continued investment in exploration, deepwater development and enhanced oil recovery.

Malaysia’s Automotive Ecosystem A Competitive Base For Export-Oriented Vehicle Assembly - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem continues to strengthen the country’s position as a competitive base for higher-value vehicle assembly and export-oriented manufacturing, according to Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

Proton Aims To Sell Up To 200,000 Vehicle Units In 2026

SHAH ALAM, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd is targeting sales of up to 200,000 units in 2026, driven by its comprehensive future technology roadmap.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Falling Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, tracking the downward movement in regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil, said a dealer.

Austrian Firms Looking To Expand Hydropower Cooperation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Austrian companies are keen to expand cooperation in hydropower development with Malaysia, offering advanced technology and expertise to support Putrajaya’s ambitious renewable energy (RE) goals and to meet rising electricity demand from sectors such as data centres.