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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — The imposition of State Sales Tax (SST) as well as logistics and transportation costs are the main factors behind the difference in the purchase price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) between Sabah and the peninsula, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.
BATU KAWAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Estek Automation Sdn Bhd has invested RM20 million in a new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, to expand its capabilities in semiconductor equipment, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions and contract manufacturing.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- YYForce Inc (YYForce) is targeting US$20 million in revenue from its Malaysian operations in its 2027 financial year (FY2027), after signing new hospitality contracts and expanding its service robot deployments in the country. (US$1 = RM4.07)
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.
SUBANG JAYA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s iron and steel industry can seize opportunities to shift to higher-value production by supplying the automotive, data centre, and aerospace sectors, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The RM1 billion signalled in Budget 2027 for investment in nationwide electronic medical records will create longer-term opportunities for health information technology (IT), interoperability and digital infrastructure, while supporting continued efforts to expand health records.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index traded firmer at midday in line with regional gains amid ongoing external and domestic headwinds.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Space42, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered SpaceTech company, United States satellite firm Viasat Inc and Canada’s Terrestar Solutions Inc have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop an open, standards-based framework linking their planned satellite networks for direct-to-device (D2D) mobile services.
By Zaphne Philip
KUCHING, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The reopening of the Tebedu-Entikong trade route could significantly stimulate economic activity, boost cross-border trade, and attract investment between Sarawak and West Kalimantan, the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific airlines carried a total of 30.4 million international passengers in September 2026, a marginal 0.7 per cent increase compared with the same month last year, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- CTOS Digital Bhd was among the top active counters in early trade today, following a stronger third-quarter performance ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q 2026).
From Harizah Hanim Mohamed
SHENZHEN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Tencent Cloud is committed to investing in Malaysia over the next three years, building on its existing cloud region infrastructure, said Nucky Fang, general manager of Tencent Cloud International and Tencent Cloud Malaysia.
