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Penang Homeport Shift To Boost Malaysia’s Maritime Role

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s move to position Penang Port, anchored by Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), as the main homeport for the northern region is expected to elevate Penang’s role within Malaysia’s maritime ecosystem and strengthen regional economic connectivity.

Negeri Sembilan Has Potential As Major Data, Technology Hub With Construction Of Green Data Centre Campus

SEREMBAN, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan has the potential to emerge as a major data and technology hub through the development of the Nexus Yang Green Data Centre Campus at the NS Semiconductor Valley (NSSV) Industrial Park here.

Malaysia, Turkiye Aim For Synergy In Defence, Energy And High-tech Industries - PM Anwar

From Muhammad Saufee Rosman

ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkiye have agreed to strengthen cooperation in strategic industries by leveraging their respective strengths in the defence, energy and high-technology sectors, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

ECRL To Strengthen Malaysia's Position As Southeast Asia’s Regional Network Hub — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is a strategic national initiative that is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional connectivity and logistics hub in Southeast Asia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Trade, Investment Missions Generate RM493 Bln Potential Investments Since 2023 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 37 trade and investment missions, including official overseas visits led by the Prime Minister, have successfully generated RM493.64 billion in potential investments, involving 181 projects, from 2023 to 2025.

MITI To Ensure JV Projects With Foreign Companies Make Significant Contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that every joint venture (JV) project with foreign companies makes a significant contribution to the development of local workforce capacity and competencies.

Penang Targets 47 Pct Cruise Passenger Growth In 2026 -- PPC Chairman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Penang is steering towards robust expansion in its cruise tourism sector, with passenger numbers projected to rise by 47 per cent in 2026, driven by expanded homeporting, strengthened regional itineraries and intensified destination marketing.

MITI Refines Investments In Sabah To Avoid Becoming 'Assembly Hub'

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The government is refining several proposals for high-tech investments in Sabah, including in the semiconductor sector, to ensure the state does not become merely an assembly hub, but instead plays a role in the global supply chain.

Malaysia Targets AI Nation Status By 2030, With 2026 Marked As Transition Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to achieve the status of an artificial intelligence (AI) nation by 2030, with the year 2026 marked as a key transition point under the country’s National AI Action Plan.

Bilateral Deals To Boost Investment, Lower CCUS Infrastructure Costs In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The signing of bilateral agreements with foreign countries is expected to spur investment inflows and help offset the cost of developing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) industrial hub infrastructure in Malaysia.

New Investment Incentive To Commence In 1Q 2026 - Liew 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The New Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF) will be fully implemented for the manufacturing sector in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.

New Performance-Based Incentive Framework Ensures Rewards Tied To Achievements -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The New Performance-Based Incentive Framework will ensure actual achievements can be measured and encouraged, with incentives granted only when set performance targets are met, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.