11d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) is leveraging its foreign assistance to support Malaysia’s adoption of American artificial intelligence (AI) under a new initiative, US-ASEAN AI SPARK, aimed at strengthening technology cooperation and accelerating the country’s digital economy ambitions.
12d ago
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) recorded RM88.83 billion in approved investments between January 2025 and June 2026, with the potential to create 28,755 jobs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- A Chinese business delegation has indicated intentions to invest US$15 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia, across six high-potential sectors including electrical and electronics (E&E), semiconductors, and the halal industry, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) – Investors from China are interested in developing an aluminium production plant as well as a green energy facility in Samalaju, Bintulu, Sarawak, to support manufacturing activities oriented towards the international market.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 Bernama) -- The fourth annual Gas Turbine Power Generation Conference, to be hosted by Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd (Edra) on November 4, is set to play a pivotal role in highlighting the importance of developing skilled energy talent to support Malaysia’s expanding power generation sector.
14d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The government is considering Perak as the venue for the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, which could coincide with the two countries’ Annual Leaders’ Retreat scheduled to be held in the state on Dec 4.
14d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Penang is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a leading cruise tourism destination with the introduction of a proposed ‘3I Strategy’ aimed at enhancing port facilities and attracting new international cruise routes.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) has helped strengthen trade ties between Malaysia and Palestine after the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) recognised the Palestine Standards Institution (PSI) as a recognised foreign halal certification body in Palestine.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies are encouraged to explore collaboration opportunities in China's high-value technology sectors, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and green technology, in line with the country's development priorities for 2026 to 2030.
15d ago
By Norhayati Mohd Akhir
LINYI (Shandong) Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses will now have more efficient access to supply chains in China following Linyi Trade City Group's move to introduce the Market Procurement + Global Partners Initiative, backed by the integration of logistics, customs and financial services under a unified service platform.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Upfront financing support is needed to help Malaysia’s iron and steel producers fund capital-intensive investments and transition to green steel production, said the Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC).
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and China’s Fujian Province have signed a friendship agreement to strengthen economic, maritime and cultural ties, concluding a six-day visit to China by the emirate’s Ruler, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi.