Shanghai Investment Mission: Johor Attracts 36 Global Investors, RM10 Bln In Initial Commitments

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government's recent investment mission to Shanghai, China, successfully attracted the interest of 36 international companies, with potential initial investment commitments estimated to reach RM10 billion, a clear sign of confidence in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

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.

PDC, MAHB Approve Formation Of Joint Venture Company To Implement PILA Project

GEORGE TOWN, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) have approved the setting up of a joint venture company, Syarikat Usahasama PILA Sdn Bhd, to implement the Penang International Logistics Aeropark (PILA) project.

Malaysia Sees No Major Energy, Raw Material Risk To Semiconductor Industry -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not see energy supply or raw material shortages as a major risk to its semiconductor industry at this stage, supported by its status as a net gas exporter, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

Japan, Malaysia Must Work Even Closer To Elevate Industrial Cooperation -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Japan and Malaysia must work even more closely to elevate industrial cooperation, seize new opportunities and build resilience in an uncertain global environment.

Malaysia’s GDP Seen To Moderate To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is likely to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year, compared with 5.2 per cent in 2025, driven by growing domestic demand alongside still-resilient external demand, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Sharp Malaysia Enhances Consumer Engagement Via Japan's Nojima Tie-up

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is enhancing consumer engagement via its collaboration with Japanese electrical appliances retailer Nojima Malaysia, alongside plans to expand its broader Japanese brand ecosystem.

Local Equity Market Remains Resilient, Reflects Investor Confidence - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The local equity market remained resilient, rising 1.5 per cent last Friday, reflecting investor confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

MATRADE Drives Diversification Programme Amid Global Geopolitical Uncertainties

KEPALA BATAS, April 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade strategy is now focusing on diversifying markets to reduce dependence on a particular region, while strengthening the resilience of the country's exports, especially amid global geopolitical uncertainties. 

Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore And Thailand Must Resist Attempts To Weaponise Strait Of Melaka

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) – The commitment by the four littoral states of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand to resist any attempt to weaponise the Strait of Melaka is now highly critical, as maritime law is being stamped upon and free navigation disrupted, as is happening in the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

Investor Interest Remains Intact Amid Global Uncertainties - InvestPenang

GEORGE TOWN, April 26 (Bernama) -- Investor interest in Penang remains intact despite rising global uncertainties, underpinned by resilient demand in the electronics and electrical (E&E) sector and the state’s strategic positioning within evolving global supply chains.