Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at midday, tracking firmer regional markets amid progress in US-Iran peace talks, an analyst said.

Highway Construction Drives National Economic Growth - Malaysian Highway Authority

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) — The construction of highways continues to play an important role in stimulating the country’s economic growth through job creation, support for supply chains, and business opportunities, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

Govt Rental Cut Eases Costs For Small Traders, Signals Support For SMEs - SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Rental rate reduction for premises under all federal government agencies, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, aims to help small traders lower operating costs.

Malaysia, Cambodia Deepen Trade, Investment Links Via MCBA-FASMEC Partnership

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Cambodia are stepping up business cooperation, expanding opportunities across ASEAN and boosting cross-border partnerships, trade and investment.

Gauth Rolls Out Live Tutor AI Feature In Three Southeast Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Gauth, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered study assistance, has announced the regional rollout of its Live Tutor feature, with Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines among the first markets to debut the service.

MIDA, AIXTRON Ink Deal To Build Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) inked an agreement with AIXTRON SE, a provider of deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry, to build a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Penang at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026.

Levoit Singapore Partners SPCA For Pet-Friendly Air Quality Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Levoit Singapore, an award-winning home wellness brand, has partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Singapore to launch the “Home for Paws, Air for All” campaign in conjunction with National Pet Month.

MATRADE Partners Netherland's CBI To Empower Malaysian SME Export Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has partnered with the Dutch government agency, the Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI), to integrate CBI’s European Market Intelligence (MI) resources into the MADANI Digital Trade Platform (MDTP) under a digital partnership programme.

MIMOS Forges Partnership With Universiti Brunei Darussalam To Advance Deep-Tech Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has formalised a strategic partnership with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) to advance Malaysia’s deep-tech agenda and accelerate regional commercialisation.

Labuan Corporation To Focus On Business Ventures To Drive Sustainable Growth

LABUAN, May 4 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) is stepping up efforts to participate directly in business ventures through asset capitalisation, as part of a broader strategy to achieve long-term financial sustainability and reduce reliance on annual government grants.

ADB Launches US$70 Bln Push To Connect Asia’s Power Grids, Digital Networks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will back US$70 billion in new energy and digital infrastructure initiatives by 2035, aiming to connect power grids, expand cross-border electricity trade and improve broadband access across Asia and the Pacific.

Penang Maintains Position As "Export Engine", Contributes 45 Pct To National Exports

GEORGE TOWN, May 1 (Bernama) -- Penang’s economy is on a very strong footing as it moves into the second quarter of 2026, and the state continues to maintain its position as Malaysia’s “Export Engine,” contributing nearly 45 per cent to total national exports.