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KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through the Sabah Energy Commission (ECoS), has begun exploring renewable energy in the form of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and is currently conducting an implementation study along the state’s east coast, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Portugal is emerging as a strategic gateway for Malaysia’s deeper economic engagement with the European Union (EU), offering strengths in renewable energy, manufacturing, maritime logistics and technology partnerships, said Malaysian Ambassador to Portugal Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- China Market has selected Malaysia as its ASEAN hub, bringing Chinese industrial-belt products into Southeast Asia while enabling Malaysian brands to access China through its Market Express Channel, following the official launch of the China Market Overseas Digital Mall in Malaysia.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker regional markets and a softer overnight performance on Wall Street.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at mid-afternoon, underpinned by sustained buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products, utilities and financial services sectors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) will offer 20 incentive packages next year, including grants of up to RM30,000 per participation in trade exhibitions, to explore emerging markets such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe to reduce dependence on conventional markets.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak in Asian markets for the second consecutive week for the week ended Dec 12, 2025, registering net inflows of US$949.8 million.
2d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.
3d ago
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) and its sister company Sailion Shipping Sdn Bhd were among industry players recognised with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section Outstanding Awards for their contributions to logistics, transport and maritime sectors.
3d ago
SUNGAI BESAR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- About 308,000 business entities across Selangor will be covered under the Economic Census 2026 (BE2026), the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.