IJM Corp, Muhibbah Engineering To Benefit From ECRL Spur Line -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd and Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd are among the companies expected to benefit from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) spur line, which provides direct connectivity to two major ports in Port Klang, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd said.

Penang FAMA Roadshow Helps Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Expand Market Reach

KOTA BHARU, May 30 (Bernama) -- The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is offering Bumiputera entrepreneurs opportunities to participate in the Jelajah FAMA Pulau Pinang programme as a means to increase their income.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.

ECRL Extension To Sungai Golok Would Complete Eastern ASEAN Rail Link -- DON

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.

China Backs ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, Sees Malaysia As Key Regional Partner

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, May 21 (Bernama) -- China has expressed strong support for the upcoming ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, underscoring the importance of enhanced cooperation among Southeast Asia, the oil-ric

Extend ECRL To Sungai Golok To Boost Malaysia-Thailand Trade – Thai Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand's ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas, has suggested that Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which starts in Kota Bharu, be extended to the Sungai Golok border to enhance rail connectivity between Thailand and Malaysia.

BNM’s 100-bps SRR Cut Gives Room To Assess US Tariff Impact - Moody’s Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The 100-basis point cut in the Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR) ratio by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) last Thursday is intended to give the Monetary Policy Committee some breathing room to assess the impact of the United States (US)-led tariff shock on exports, said Moody’s Analytics.

Ar-Rahnu Express Opens Kota Bharu Branch

KOTA BHARU, May 7 (Bernama) -- Ar-Rahnu Express, a shariah-compliant pawnshop brand under homegrown jeweller Habib Group, has launched its newest 10th branch at Mydin Tunjong here today. 

East Coast Energy 2025 To Position Terengganu As Transition Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The inaugural East Coast Energy (ECE) 2025, an energy transition summit for Malaysia’s east coast region, will serve to position Terengganu as a future-ready hub for energy transition.

Manufacturing Sector Powers Kelantan’s Economic Progress As ECERDC Spurs RM1.21 Bln In Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Kelantan’s transformation into an emerging industrial hub continues to gain momentum as the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) secures RM1.21 billion in realised investments, driven primarily by the manufacturing sector.

ECERDC Facilitates RM1 Bln In Committed Investments In Terengganu As Of 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) has facilitated RM1 billion in committed investments in Terengganu as of the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025). 

ECRL Completion To Boost East Coast Development, Attract More Chinese Investments

BEIJING, April 28 (Bernama) -- The completion of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project by the end of 2027 under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised to unlock the development potential of Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, home to the Kuantan Industrial Park, while attracting more Chinese investments.