RHB IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 IPI Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2026 Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent from 4.1 per cent.

Malaysia’s April Manufacturing Sales Rise 9.1 Pct On Strong E&E Growth - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sales value rose 9.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM175.0 billion in April 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Govt Measures To Safeguard Fuel, Supply Chains Support Production Activities -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Government measures to safeguard fuel and supply chains could support production activities in the near term, said Apex Securities Bhd.

MOF Leads Whole-Of-Government Approach To Curb Illegal Influx Of Foreign Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is leading relevant ministries and agencies in adopting a “whole-of-government” approach to address the illegal influx of foreign products, services and businesses, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Data Centre Projects To Sustain Construction Sector Growth -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Data centre projects are expected to remain a key growth driver for Malaysia’s construction sector, supported by hyperscaler expansion, growing investments in digital infrastructure and rising power requirements, according to MBSB Bank Investment Bhd (MBSB IB).

Kee Ming Group Secures RM21.4 Mln Data Centre Subcontract

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Kee Ming Group Bhd has secured a RM21.36 million hyperscale data centre subcontract in Puncak Alam, Selangor.

PM Anwar Courts Japanese Investments In Semiconductors, AI And Quantum Computing

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

TOKYO, June 9 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Japanese companies to continue expanding their investments in Malaysia, particularly in high-technology sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and digital industries.

Malaysia Secures RM92.8 Bln Approved Investments In 1Q 2026 -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has secured RM92.8 billion in approved investments for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), with Japan emerging as the largest foreign investor and domestic investment recording its strongest year-on-year growth in the reporting quarter.

Malaysia’s Nuclear Decision Depends On Preparedness Across 19 Key Areas - EC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s decision on whether to launch a nuclear power programme will depend on its level of preparedness across 19 key areas, which mostly focus on safety, said Energy Commission (EC) chief executive officer, Siti Safinah Salleh.

Malaysia's Next AI Growth Phase Depends On Energy, Infrastructure Planning - Schneider Electric

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

TAIPEI, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure growth will depend on disciplined planning across energy, digital infrastructure and sustainability, according to global energy technology company Schneider Electric. 

ENERtec Asia 2026 Focuses On Energy Transition, AI Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Energy transition and artificial intelligence (AI) are taking centre stage at ENERtec Asia 2026 as industry players explore emerging technologies and solutions to support an evolving energy landscape.

ENERtec Asia, MIDA Team Up To Drive Renewable Energy And Storage Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ENERtec Asia 2026, Southeast Asia’s premier energy technology exhibition and conference, is partnering with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for clean energy investments, renewable energy (RE) technologies and battery energy storage systems (BESS).