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.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end higher on Tuesday as buying interest gained momentum in the afternoon session, said an analyst.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which rose to 51.6 in April 2026, signals a firm near-term outlook driven mainly by precautionary stockpiling rather than strong end-demand, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday high on broad-based buying, reflecting improving sentiment on the local front, analysts said.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 4 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Port Authority (LPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) to strengthen cooperation, knowledge sharing and strategic collaboration in the maritime sector.
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.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Last-minute buying lifted Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index, reversing earlier losses as higher oil prices boosted sentiment for energy- and chemical-related counters.
LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s duty-free status should be given equal consideration for full restoration, in line with the proposal being studied for Langkawi, to support the island’s tourism, retail and business sectors, the Labuan Corporation (LC) Advisory Council said.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today, as investors took profit in oil-related counters following news of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Understanding how global energy shocks transmit through production and supply chain networks is the key policy challenge for ASEAN economies, particularly in the wake of disruptions linked to the Iran-Strait of Hormuz.
LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) has been urged to establish a branch here to facilitate dealings by transport and logistics companies operating on the island.
